Purchasing Assistant

First Air Sales Service Engineering Sdn Bhd; Butterworth; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the procurement sector is seeking an entry-level employee for their purchasing team. Responsibilities include procurement involvement, issuing Purchase Orders, and liaising with suppliers in Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia, and English. The ideal candidate will have a Diploma in a relevant field and will benefit from comprehensive training and attractive bonuses. Gain exposure and career advancement in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Annual leave

Medical leave

EPF

Socso

SIP

Public holidays

Medical allowance

Bonus

Team building activities

Attractive bonus payouts for high-performance

Excellent career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia, and English is required.
• Entry-level candidates with a Diploma in a relevant field are welcome to apply.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Get involved in procurement and issue Purchase Orders for vendors.
• Arrange orders and deliveries ensuring costing matches estimates.
• Support the purchasing team in evaluating new suppliers.

Skills

Mandarin

Bahasa Malaysia

English

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Diploma in a relevant field

Job description

Job Responsibility

• Get involved in procurement when requested by the project team.
• Issue Purchase Orders (PO) for vendors upon order confirmation, checking material stock and comparing pricing from at least three suppliers.
• Discuss with supervisor and send out quotations to customers. The project costing will be prepared by the engineering team; your role is to markup from the cost price and send it to the customer.
• For projects awarded by customers, arrange orders and delivery to the site, ensuring the costing matches the initial estimates.
• Perform any other duties assigned or instructed by superiors from time to time.

Job Requirements

• Proficiency in Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia, and English is required to liaise with Mandarin-speaking suppliers. Entry-level candidates with a Diploma in a relevant field are welcome to apply.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Assist in preparing and processing purchase orders according to company policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of all purchasing activities, including vendor information, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers to obtain quotes, negotiate prices, and resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate with internal departments to understand their purchasing needs and ensure timely procurement of materials and services.
• Support the purchasing team in identifying and evaluating new suppliers to optimize costs and quality.

Job Benefits

Benefits include: Annual leave, Medical leave, EPF, Socso, SIP, Public holidays, Medical allowance, Bonus, and Team building activities.

We offer:

• Attractive bonus payouts for high-performing employees.
• Excellent career advancement opportunities.
• Comprehensive training and support for new hires.
• Unlimited exposure to enhance your skills.

“Better to be a big fish in a small pond than a normal fish in a big ocean.”