Project Buyer

MKS Inc.; Penang; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS Inc. is seeking a Project Buyer to enhance procurement excellence for strategic initiatives. This role involves collaborating across teams, managing materials procurement, and ensuring projects meet budget and quality standards. If you have strong project management skills and relevant experience, join us to make an impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, focusing on project buying.
• Proficiency in project management and analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across the region to align procurement activities with project timelines.
• Manage procurement process for direct and indirect materials.
• Monitor and control procurement costs to stay within budget.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Communication

Team Player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Tableau

SharePoint

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Project Buyer, you will play a key role in supporting the successful execution of strategic initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will drive procurement excellence across direct and indirect materials, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. In this role, you will report to the Supply Chain Project Manager.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Collaborate cross functionally within the region to align procurement activities with project timelines and budgets.
• Manage the procurement process for both direct and indirect materials, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition.
• Utilize SAP, Oracle for managing procurement activities, including purchase orders (PO), release orders, and inventory management.
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best terms and conditions.
• Oversee the creation, approval, and tracking of purchase orders to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Manage the release of orders in accordance with project requirements and timelines.
• Monitor and control procurement costs to stay within budgetary constraints.
• Ensure that all procured materials meet the required quality standards and specifications.
• Generate and analyse procurement reports to provide insights and recommendations for process improvements.
• Up to 20 % of Travel is required either to visit suppliers or MKS sites across APAC.

Skills You Bring:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, with a focus on project buying and project management.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in SAP( any other ERP is a plus), Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Smartsheet), Power BI/Tableau/SharePoint.
• Project Management: Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in English.
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.