Purchasing Assistant Manager/Senior Procurement Executive

ALTEK MEDICAL SDN. BHD.; Gelang Patah; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEK MEDICAL SDN. BHD. seeks an autonomous procurement professional to manage raw material and MRO purchasing end-to-end. You will forecast needs, issue POs, monitor ETA, and collaborate across Production, Warehouse, Quality, and Finance to drive efficiency and cost effectiveness.

You will negotiate with suppliers, analyze consumption, and implement process improvements while supporting MRB reviews and ensuring compliance with internal policies.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 2 years of procurement or related supply chain experience.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical skills in supply-demand and procurement planning.
• Good negotiation and communication skills.
• Familiar with ERP systems and proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in Mandarin is an added advantage.
• Experience with SAP is a plus.
• Assistant Manager–level leadership through independent decision-making and cross-functional influence.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage end-to-end purchasing activities for raw materials.
• Monitor supply-demand trends and identify shortage gaps.
• Develop and implement mitigation actions for shortages and risks.
• Issue and manage POs aligned with production planning.
• Track delivery performance and ensure on-time arrival.
• Coordinate with Production Planning, Warehouse, and suppliers to ensure material availability.
• Analyze material consumption and recommend inventory improvements.
• Handle end-to-end MRO procurement activities and manage supplier performance.
• Conduct price negotiation and drive cost-effective purchasing decisions.
• Coordinate cross-functional process improvements and standardize procedures.
• Support MRB reviews and coordinate corrective actions with Quality, Production, and suppliers.
• Review supplier invoices and ensure timely payment processing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Mandarin

SAP

Independent decision-making

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

Independently manage procurement activities for raw materials and MRO to ensure uninterrupted production operations and cost efficiency. This role requires strong ownership in supply-demand management, supplier coordination, and procurement execution without direct people management responsibilities.

1. Raw Material Procurement Management

• Independently manage end-to-end purchasing activities for raw materials
• Monitor supply-demand trends and identify potential shortage gaps
• Develop and implement mitigation actions to address material shortages and supply risks
• Issue and manage Purchase Orders (PO) in alignment with production planning
• Track delivery performance and ensure on-time arrival (ETA control)
• Coordinate closely with Production Planning, Warehouse, and suppliers to ensure material availability
• Analyze material consumption and recommend improvements for inventory control

2. MRO Procurement (End-to-End Ownership)

• Independently handle end-to-end MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operation) procurement activities
• Source, evaluate, and manage supplier performance
• Conduct price negotiation and drive cost-effective purchasing decisions
• Ensure timely availability of MRO items to support operations

3. Cross-Functional Process & System Improvement

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production, Planning, Warehouse, Quality, Finance) to establish and enhance procurement-related processes and workflows
• Drive alignment of end-to-end procurement processes to support operational efficiency and business objectives
• Identify process gaps and inefficiencies, and implement improvement initiatives across departments
• Develop and standardize procedures to improve coordination, communication, and execution efficiency
• Act as a key contributor in resolving cross-functional process issues and driving continuous improvement
• Participate in MRB review and ensure timely follow-up on material-related issues
• Coordinate corrective actions with Quality, Production, and suppliers
• Handle supplier-related issues including non-conformance and claims

5. Payment & Compliance

• Review and verify supplier invoices against PO, delivery records and payment request submissions
• Coordinate with Finance to ensure timely payment processing
• Ensure procurement activities are in compliance with internal policies and procedures

Requirements:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 2 years of procurement or related supply chain experience (manufacturing environment preferred) Scope of responsibilities and adjusted will be progressively expanded based on performance and capability
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong analytical skills in supply-demand and procurement planning
• Good negotiation and communication skills
• Familiar with ERP systems and proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency in Chinese (Mandarin) communication is an added advantage
• Experience with SAP system is a plus
• Exhibits Assistant Manager–level leadership through independent decision-making, strong ownership, and cross-functional influence.