Project Buyer (Manufacturing)

VHR Consultancy; Selangor; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic multinational company based in Malaysia is seeking a Purchasing Manager to define purchasing requirements and strategize project purchasing. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of purchasing experience, strong negotiation skills, and familiarity with digital tools like SAP and Power BI. The role focuses on cost optimization and supplier management across projects.

Qualifications

• 5 years of hands-on purchasing experience in managing projects.
• Strong knowledge of business laws, contract establishment, and compliance.
• Skilled in cost breakdown and total cost of ownership analysis.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze needs from R&D, Quality, and Industrialization teams.
• Define and manage the purchasing schedule with Project Manager.
• Consult and negotiate with suppliers for contract alignment.

Skills

Purchasing & Negotiation Skills

Project & Risk Management

Digital & Analytical Tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Salesforce

Power BI

Job description

OUR CLIENT

A fast-growing MNC manufacturer based in Rawang.

Job Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze needs from R&D, Quality, and Industrialization teams to define purchasing requirements.
• Communicate identified needs effectively to Commodity Buyers.
• Share industrial solutions with a strong focus on cost optimization and purchasing efficiency.
• Develop project purchasing strategy aligned with group, commodity, and industrial strategies.
• Support project profitability analysis by providing input on component, labor, investment, and tooling costs.
• Conduct preliminary supplier consultations to validate cost estimates.
• Assess purchasing and supplier risks using risk management tools before project approval milestones.
• Identify and propose new suppliers or technologies to meet emerging project needs.
• Define and manage the purchasing schedule, coordinating with the Project Manager on overall timelines.
• Prepare and implement contracts and commitments (NDAs, exclusivity, development, or material agreements).
• Consult, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers, ensuring alignment with sourcing committee decisions.
• Coordinate supplier design reviews and monitor supplier capabilities to ensure project cost and capacity compliance.

Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree, Engineering or any related field.
• At least 5 year(s) of hands on purchasing experience in managing projects.
• Contract & Legal Expertise – Strong knowledge of business laws, contract establishment, and compliance requirements.
• Purchasing & Negotiation Skills – Proficient in end-to-end purchasing processes, RFQ management, supplier negotiation, and selection.
• Cost & Economic Analysis – Skilled in cost breakdown (CBD), total cost of ownership (TCO), and economic management (MOQ, batch size).
• Project & Risk Management – Experienced in project lead-time planning, risk assessment, and supplier relationship management throughout project phases.
• Technical & Process Knowledge – Familiar with key technologies and industrial processes relevant to project scope.
• Digital & Analytical Tools – Proficient in SAP, Salesforce, Power BI, PYX4, Audros, and other office/ERP systems for data and process management.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.