Purchaser

Linkbuild Sdn Bhd; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Johor Bahru is seeking a Purchasing Officer to manage supplier relationships and inventory control. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, experience in purchasing, and the ability to work independently under pressure. Join us to contribute to smooth operations and cost-saving initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak & understand English, Mandarin, and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Preferably at least 2 years’ working experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and managing Purchase Orders to manufacturers/suppliers.
• Negotiating with manufacturers/suppliers for competitive costs.
• Inventory management and control by regularly updating records.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Office

MS Word

Education

Certificate, Diploma or Degree in any field

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Preparing and managing Purchase Orders to manufacturers / suppliers
• Being resourceful and conducting research on potential products and suppliers, and comparing price vs quality to ensure the best deals for the company
• Negotiating with manufacturers / suppliers for the most competitive costs
• Working closely with the QS for costing on tenders and quotations
• Co-ordinating and following up with warehouse team and suppliers daily to ensure goods are received on time
• Inspecting purchased products upon delivery and reporting any issues timely
• Developing relationships with manufacturers / suppliers and building trust
• Inventory management and control by regularly updating and maintaining records and practicing prudent purchasing to prevent over or under-stocking
• Monitoring market prices and planning purchases ahead to help the company save costs

Requirements:

• Must be able to speak & understand English, Mandarin AND Bahasa Malaysia
• Possess at least Certificate, Diploma or Degree in any field of study or equivalent
• Preferably at least 2 years’ working experience in a related field
• Pleasant personality, good working attitude with drive and ownership
• Able to communicate with all levels of people and work independently and under pressure
• Able to forecast and do forward planning with high flexibility and adaptability
• Willingness to learn
• Required skill(s): MS Excel, MS Office, MS Word