Purchasing Assistant

SSFHOME; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to assist in negotiating prices with suppliers and managing purchase orders. This full-time position requires proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent communication skills, particularly in English and Mandarin, with a focus on building relationships with Mandarin-speaking suppliers. Benefits include EPF and SOCSO contributions, a 5-day workweek, performance bonuses, and staff discounts.

Benefits

EPF and SOCSO contributions

5-day workweek

Performance bonus

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience as a Purchasing Assistant or Coordinator preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in price negotiation with suppliers by gathering and comparing price lists.
• Manage Purchase Orders with related documentation.
• Oversee shipping schedules and incoming shipments.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Fluency in Mandarin

Education

Professional Certificate or equivalent

Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in price negotiation with suppliers by working directly with them to gather and negotiate price lists, compare shipping rates and product prices.
• Manage Purchase Orders by completing and maintaining all related documentation.
• Oversee shipping schedules, ensuring follow-up on all incoming shipments.
• Maintain purchase records, including detailed paper or computerized records of quantities, shipping information, costs, and updates.

Job Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least a Professional Certificate, Diploma, Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Mandarin.
• Fluency in Mandarin is preferred as the role involves dealing with Mandarin-speaking suppliers.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience as a Purchasing Assistant or Coordinator in the retail industry or similar role is preferred.
• Willing to work at Kampung Baru, Sungai Buloh.
• Full-time position available.

Job Benefits

• EPF and SOCSO contributions.
• 5-day workweek.
• Performance bonus.
• Staff discounts.