Purchase Assistant

CHANNEL ENGINEERING (M) SDN BHD; Klang City; On-site; MYR 3,200 - 5,200; Full time

Job summary

Channel Engineering (M) Sdn Bhd is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to join our team in Klang, Selangor. You will support the procurement of electrical materials, equipment and services for our electrical power projects, ensuring purchasing requirements meet technical specifications, project schedules, quality standards and approved budgets.

The successful candidate will source materials, obtain quotations, negotiate terms, prepare purchase orders and maintain supplier records while coordinating

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in purchasing for electrical engineering, power systems, construction or M&E projects is an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of electrical materials and equipment is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with the SQL Accounting system.
• Strong negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple purchasing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Source electrical materials, equipment and subcontracted services for ongoing projects.
• Obtain and compare supplier quotations based on pricing, specifications, quality and delivery terms.
• Assist in negotiating prices, payment terms and delivery schedules.
• Prepare and process purchase orders accurately and promptly.
• Follow up on outstanding orders and ensure timely delivery to project sites.
• Verify purchase orders, delivery orders, invoices and supporting documents.
• Ensure materials supplied comply with approved technical specifications.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier information.
• Report material shortages, delivery delays and supply issues promptly.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Problem-solving

Excel

SQL Accounting

Organization

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Proactive

Collaboration

Education

Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

SQL Accounting

Job description

Channel Engineering (M) Sdn Bhd is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to join our team in Klang, Selangor. You will support the procurement of electrical materials, equipment and services for our electrical power projects, ensuring purchasing requirements meet technical specifications, project schedules, quality standards and approved budgets.

Key responsibilities

Source electrical materials, equipment and subcontracted services for ongoing projects

Obtain and compare supplier quotations based on pricing, specifications, quality and delivery terms

Assist in negotiating prices, payment terms and delivery schedules

Prepare and process purchase orders accurately and promptly

Follow up on outstanding orders and ensure timely delivery to project sites

Verify purchase orders, delivery orders, invoices and supporting documents

Ensure materials supplied comply with approved technical specifications

Maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier information

Report material shortages, delivery delays and supply issues promptly

What we’re looking for

Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Electrical Engineering or a related field

Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply

Experience in purchasing for electrical engineering, power systems, construction or M&E projects is an advantage

Basic knowledge of electrical materials and equipment is preferred

Able to understand technical specifications and compare commercial quotations

Good negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with the SQL Accounting system

Organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple purchasing requirements

Responsible, proactive and able to work effectively under pressure

Able to collaborate closely with suppliers, engineers and project teams