Purchasing Assistant Manager

Koon Seng Sdn Bhd; Johor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Koon Seng Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager – Purchasing to lead and optimize procurement activities for raw materials, packaging, and services in its manufacturing operations.

You will negotiate with suppliers, manage costs, plan purchases, and work with cross-functional teams to ensure uninterrupted supply and optimal inventory levels. English and Bahasa Malaysia proficiency are required, with exposure to ISO standards highly valued.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years purchasing/procurement experience, with at least 2 years in supervision or managerial role.
• Strong negotiation, sourcing, supplier management, and cost-control skills.
• Good analytical skills and ability to understand market and material price trends.
• Experience with local and overseas suppliers and ERP/purchasing systems.
• Knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 14001, and social-compliance requirements is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage purchasing activities according to production requirements and inventory levels.
• Source and evaluate local and overseas suppliers for raw materials, chemicals, packaging materials, spare parts, equipment, and services.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, lead times, and other commercial terms.
• Conduct quotation comparisons, cost analysis, and supplier benchmarking.
• Monitor raw-material, commodity, currency, and market price trends to support purchasing decisions.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or supply reliability.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance in terms of price, quality, delivery, service, and reliability.
• Supervise and guide the Purchasing team in daily purchasing activities.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with Company policies, ISO procedures, and applicable requirements.

Skills

Negotiation

Sourcing

Supplier management

Cost control

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Leadership

English language

Bahasa Malaysia

Education

Bachelor's/Diploma in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, commercially driven, and detail-oriented Assistant Manager – Purchasing to support and manage the Company's procurement activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, cost optimisation, purchase planning, supplier performance management, and ensuring the timely availability of raw materials, packaging materials, consumables, spare parts, and services required for smooth manufacturing operations. This role requires strong negotiation and analytical skills, good market awareness, and the ability to work closely with Production, Planning, Warehouse, Finance, Quality, Engineering, and other departments to ensure competitive purchasing costs, appropriate inventory levels, and uninterrupted supply.

Key responsibilities

Plan and manage purchasing activities according to production requirements and inventory levels

Source and evaluate local and overseas suppliers for raw materials, chemicals, packaging materials, spare parts, equipment, and services

Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, lead times, and other commercial terms

Conduct quotation comparisons, cost analysis, and supplier benchmarking

Monitor raw-material, commodity, currency, and market price trends to support purchasing decisions

Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or supply reliability

Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers

Monitor supplier performance in terms of price, quality, delivery, service, and reliability

Supervise and guide the Purchasing team in daily purchasing activities

Ensure purchasing activities comply with Company policies, ISO procedures, and applicable requirements

About you

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, or related field

Minimum 5 years of purchasing/procurement experience, preferably in manufacturing, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role

Strong negotiation, sourcing, supplier management, and cost-control skills

Good analytical skills and ability to understand market and material price trends

Experience dealing with local and overseas suppliers

Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with ERP/purchasing systems

Knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 14001, and social-compliance requirements is an added advantage

Strong organisational, problem-solving, and leadership skills

Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia

Experience in the medical device, rubber glove, chemical, or manufacturing industry will be an added advantage

Located in the Southern Region of Malaysia.Koon Seng Sdn Bhd is one of the leading manufacturers of high quality non-sterile Latex and Nitrile Examination Gloves in Malaysia.

The company is highly committed to the manufacturing of high quality Latex and Nitrile Examination Gloves for the Medical and Industrial world markets. KSSB supporting by a team of dedicated and professional staff, KSSB strives to deliver the ultimate quality products at the best possible value to its customers.

At KSSB we realize that stringent quality control procedures in line with certified of ISO 9001, ISO 13485 & ISO 22000 and is well equipped and prepared to become one of leading quality manufacturers of Latex and Nitrile Examination Gloves in the World.

Located in the Southern Region of Malaysia.Koon Seng Sdn Bhd is one of the leading manufacturers of high quality non-sterile Latex and Nitrile Examination Gloves in Malaysia.

The company is highly committed to the manufacturing of high quality Latex and Nitrile Examination Gloves for the Medical and Industrial world markets. KSSB supporting by a team of dedicated and professional staff, KSSB strives to deliver the ultimate quality products at the best possible value to its customers.

At KSSB we realize that stringent quality control procedures in line with certified of ISO 9001, ISO 13485 & ISO 22000 and is well equipped and prepared to become one of leading quality manufacturers of Latex and Nitrile Examination Gloves in the World.