Purchasing Assistant cum admin

SLS Bearings (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Miscellaneous allowance

Parking

Group Insurance coverage

Marriage & New Born Baby

Job summary

SLS Bearings (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd seeks a Purchasing Assistant to oversee procurement, manage supplier relationships, and ensure timely delivery of materials. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, with a capability to work with Mandarin-speaking vendors.

The ideal candidate has experience in purchasing or supply chain, can multitask effectively, and is a fast learner who can collaborate across departments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation and effective communication abilities.
• Able to understand and communicate well with Mandarin-speaking customers/vendors.
• Excellent time management and multitasking capabilities.
• Fast learner, independent worker and a joyful team member.

Responsibilities

• Search available products/suppliers to find the best combination of quality, price and delivery.
• Develop purchasing strategies and identify buying trends to keep the business profitable.
• Compare and evaluate offers from suppliers.
• Negotiate terms of pricing and agreements.
• Review and evaluate supplier performance.
• Follow up order delivery status to ensure on-time delivery.
• Back up purchaser when necessary.
• Carry out all necessary purchasing activities as assigned by superiors.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Negotiation

Communication skills

Mandarin fluency

Time management

Independent learner

Team player

Education

SPM/STPM/Diploma/Degree or fresh graduates welcomed

Job description

As a Purchasing Assistant is responsible for overseeing the procurement process and managing the acquisition of goods and services for the company. This role involves identifying suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely delivery of materials to meet organizational needs. The Purchasing Coordinator will collaborate with various departments to understand their requirements and develop effective procurement strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a keen eye for detail. What will you be expected to do?

Search available products/ suppliers to find the best combination of quality, price and delivery

Develop purchasing strategies and identify buying trends to keep the business profitable

Compare and evaluate offers from supplier

Negotiate term of pricing/ agreement

Review and evaluate the performance of the suppliers

Follow up order delivery status and ensure on time delivery

Backup purchaser when necessary

Carry out all necessary purchasing activities.

Any tasks assigned by Superior from time to time

What we are looking for?

You have proven experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management

You would have strong negotiation & effective communication skills

You would have minimum 1-2 years' experience in related fields

You are able to understand and communicate well with mandarin-speaking customers/vendors

You have great time management in multi-tasking and managing additional projects

You are a fast learner, independent worker, and a joyful team member

SPM/STPM/Diploma/Degree & Fresh graduates are also encouraged to apply

5 days a week

8:30am – 5:30pm

What you’ll get in return

Exposure to SLS environment within a manufacturing organization which is a great platform to excel in to your career & great progression opportunity

What can I earn as a Purchasing Assistant

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Hirer responsiveness Salary match Number of applicants

Machinery & Automation 101-1,000 employees

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following languages are you fluent in?

SLS is a service-oriented company that focus mainly in end-users' industries such as:

Automotive Cement Construction Electronics Engineering Services Food and Printing Palm Oil Mills Petrochemical Manufacturing Marine and Shipyard Mining Steel Mill Textile

Product & Services

maintenance solutions,

reducing customers' downtime,

optimising their inventory, and

achieving cost reduction.

We stock a comprehensive range of products like:

Bearings

Couplings

Oil Seals

Maintenance Tools

Adhesives & Sealants

Hydraulic Systems

We encouraged our people to manage and develop their career through various assignments, perhaps in different parts of the business. We believe in sharing our success with those who make it happen.

We've built our reputation by giving our clients what we say we will, when we say we will. We do it in an environment of shared ideas, shared efforts, and shared responsibilities, and in an atmosphere of openness that recognizes each individual's need to grow professionally.

Experience the challenge and excitement of a growing environment by joining us!

Perks and benefits Medical Miscellaneous allowance Parking Group Insurance coverage, Marriage & New Born Baby