PURCHASING ASSISTANT/EXECUTIVE

TND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SDN BHD; Butterworth; On-site; MYR 33,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

TND Construction Engineering Sdn Bhd is seeking a proactive Purchasing Assistant to lead procurement of materials, manage supplier relationships, and ensure timely delivery for project execution. You will handle PRs/POs, cost analysis, and coordination with Engineering and Finance to align procurement with project goals.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and Mandarin proficiency to manage Chinese-language documents and communications with suppliers and

Qualifications

• 2–5 years procurement experience in manufacturing or related industry.
• Fluent in Mandarin (reading/writing/speaking) for documents and communication.
• Able to review BOM and technical drawings and issue POs on schedule.
• Diploma or degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing of materials and components based on BOM and specifications.
• Develop, evaluate and maintain strategic supplier relationships to secure pricing and lead times.
• Prepare cost analyses, budget planning and procurement reports for strategic decisions.
• Oversee PRs and ensure timely issuance of POs; monitor supplier performance and delivery schedules.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Finance to align procurement with objectives.
• Optimize inventory to balance stock levels with carrying costs and quality compliance.
• Participate in supplier negotiations and risk management; maintain procurement documentation for audits.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Supplier management

Cost analysis

BOM interpretation

Excel

Education

Business Administration

Supply Chain

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

We are seeking a proactive, experienced, and highly organized Purchasing Assistant to lead and optimize our procurement activities. The successful candidate will manage sourcing of materials and components, develop strategic supplier relationships, oversee purchase orders, and ensure timely delivery while contributing to cost optimization and quality improvement. This role plays a key part in supporting production efficiency and successful project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Lead sourcing of materials and components based on BOM, technical specifications, and project requirements.

Develop, evaluate, and maintain strategic supplier relationships to secure competitive pricing, superior quality, and reliable lead times.

Prepare comprehensive cost analysis, budget planning, and procurement reports to support strategic decision-making.

Oversee Purchase Requisitions (PR) and ensure timely, accurate issuance of Purchase Orders (PO).
Monitor supplier performance, manage delivery schedules, and resolve procurement-related issues proactively.

Collaborate closely with Engineering, and Finance teams to align procurement strategies with operational and project objectives.

Optimize inventory management, ensuring adequate stock while minimizing excess and carrying costs.
Ensure all purchased materials and components comply with company standards, specifications, and quality requirements.

Participate in supplier negotiations, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain accurate procurement documentation for tracking, compliance, and auditing purposes.

Fluent in Mandarin (reading, writing, and speaking) is mandatory for managing Chinese-language documents from China, communicating with the Chinese owner, suppliers, and internal teams.

Proven experience in procurement, sourcing, and supplier management, preferably in manufacturing, automation, or sheet metal industries.

Strong knowledge of materials (aluminum, steel, stainless steel, etc.) and standard mechanical/electrical components.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel for cost analysis, budgeting, and procurement reporting.

Ability to review BOM, interpret technical drawings, manage purchase orders, and ensure timely delivery.

Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related fields.

Minimum 2–5 years procurement experience, able to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Highly organized, detail-oriented, responsible, proactive, with strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.