Purchasing Assistant Manager (Apparel Industry)

Agensi Pekerjaan Talent Recruit Sdn. Bhd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Agensi Pekerjaan Talent Recruit Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a Purchasing Assistant Manager for the apparel industry in Kuala Lumpur. You will develop and implement purchasing strategies to drive cost efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery.

You will source and negotiate with suppliers, oversee POs, monitor stock, manage budgets, evaluate vendor performance, and lead a purchasing team. Strong cross-functional collaboration with Production, Warehouse, and Accounts is required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's in Supply Chain or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in purchasing, procurement, or sourcing.
• Experience in apparel, accessories, and footwear industry preferred.
• Exposure to vendor management, cost negotiation, inventory planning, and contract administration.
• Senior executive with leadership or supervisory experience welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies to achieve cost efficiency, quality standards, and on-time delivery targets.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers for materials, trims, accessories, and footwear items.
• Oversee and manage Purchase Orders (POs), ensuring accuracy and timely fulfilment.
• Ensure all purchasing activities comply with SOPs, documentation standards, and audit requirements.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate with Production and Warehouse teams to prevent shortages or overstock situations.
• Manage and control purchasing budgets, while supporting cost-saving and value-improvement initiatives.
• Review and evaluate supplier performance, maintaining accurate and up-to-date vendor records.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, proactively resolve delivery, quality, or supply issues.
• Work collaboratively with Production, Warehouse, and Accounts to support operational and business needs.
• Lead, guide, and supervise the purchasing team, providing training, performance guidance, and decision support.

Skills

Purchasing strategy

Supplier negotiation

Procurement management

Budget control

Inventory planning

Supplier relationship management

Team supervision

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Diploma/Bachelor's in Supply Chain

Job description

Purchasing Assistant Manager (Apparel Industry)

Working day: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm

Main Responsibilities:

Develop and implement purchasing strategies to achieve cost efficiency, quality standards, and on-time delivery targets.

Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers for materials, trims, accessories, and footwear items.

Oversee and manage Purchase Orders (POs), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely fulfilment.

Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company SOPs, documentation standards, and audit requirements.

Monitor stock levels and coordinate closely with Production and Warehouse teams to prevent shortages or overstock situations.

Manage and control purchasing budgets, while supporting cost-saving and value-improvement initiatives.

Review and evaluate supplier performance, maintaining accurate and up-to-date vendor records.

Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, , and proactively resolve delivery, quality, or supply issues.

Work collaboratively with Production, Warehouse, and Accounts to support operational and business needs.

Lead, guide, and supervise the purchasing team, providing training, performance guidance, and decision support.

Job Requirements:

Minimum a Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management, or a related study.

At least 5 years of relevant hands-on experience in purchasing, procurement, or sourcing roles.

Experience in the apparel, accessories, and footwear industry will be a strong added advantage.

Exposure to vendor management, cost negotiation, inventory planning, and contract administration is preferred.

Senior Executive with experience leading or supervising junior purchasing staff is welcome to apply