Purchasing Executive

Lam Soon Edible Oils Sdn Bhd; Johor; On-site; MYR 61,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous bonus payout

Comprehensive medical & insurance

Staff purchase

Long service awards

Job summary

Lam Soon Edible Oils Sdn Bhd seeks a proactive Purchasing Executive to source and manage suppliers for engineering items, projects and miscellaneous needs. You will negotiate terms, develop alternate suppliers, and monitor costs to maintain quality while supporting production and engineering teams.

Responsibilities include managing POs in M3, coordinating with suppliers on delivery issues, and maintaining procurement data.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Must be dynamic, independent and self-motivated.
• Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience in purchasing for engineering items is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Source and manage suppliers for Engineering Items, Projects & miscellaneous items.
• Negotiate orders and quotations and take responsibility for actions.
• Develop new suppliers as alternate sources.
• Manage costs to reduce expenses without compromising quality.
• Maintain supplier and purchasing data.
• Prepare and manage purchase orders in M3; upload to Ecology system.

Skills

Dynamic

Independent

Effective communication

Negotiation

Team player

English & Bahasa Malaysia

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

To source for Engineering Items, Projects and miscellaneous items and conduct negotiations where necessary and to support on the preparation & execution of the Purchase Order

Key Responsibilities:

Supplier Selection, Development and Management

a) Sourcing Management : Source and maintain good suppliers in order to ensure that Production and Engineering team are well supported.

b) Negotiation : Conduct order and quotation negotiations properly and take full responsibilities of action taken.

c) Supplier Development : Develop new potential suppliers as an alternate source of supply for Engineering Items, Projects & Miscellaneous items currently used by the company where possible.

d) Cost Management : Source Engineering Items, Projects & Miscellaneous items to reduce the cost without affecting the quality in conjunction with the factory.

e) Data Management : Establish and maintain database of suppliers and purchasing information.

a) Aware of economic or business situation / changes that may affect purchasing policies or continuous supply issue.

Purchase Order Management

a) Ensure all Purchase Orders are prepared in an orderly manner in M3 and uploaded into Ecology System for approval with all relevant supporting documentations.

b) Ensure that all Purchase Orders approved are emailed out to supplier accordingly.

c) Ensure that all Purchase Orders are acknowledge back by the suppliers as proof that they have received our Purchase Orders

d) Ensure all Purchase Orders acknowledgment are uploaded into Ecology accordingly.

e) Communication : Coordinate with suppliers to address any delivery issues or other concerns related to the orders placed.

f) Integrity : Conduct purchases with integrity and truthfulness.

Quality Management

a) Quality Assurance : Ensure all queries and complaints from end users are dealt with promptly.

a) Arrange for Scrap Collector to view and quote for those items that are approved for write off.

b) Monthly request quotes from our Scrap Collectors or the disposal of various materials, including Plastic Items, Cartons, Metal Items, such as Aluminum and Stainless Steel, and other relevant items.

Report

a) Provide management reports and key performance data and monitor cost savings.

Safety Management

a) Safeguarding Occupational Health and Safety : Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety standards for the workforce.

b) Food Safety Reporting : Report food safety concerns or issues in the workplace to superiors.

Ad-hoc Assignment

a) Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by superior.

Qualifications and Experiences:

Education:

Qualifications:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Skills:

• Must be dynamic, independent and self-motivated
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels
• Proactively contribute to creating a good team atmosphere
• Talent in negotiations and networking
• Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia

Computer Literacy:

• Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Experience:

• At least 2 years of progressively responsible experience in purchasing role or a related field, preferably works as executive in managed of buying & sourcing for Engineering Items, Projects & Miscellaneous items.

Unlock job insights

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Lam Soon is a household name in South East Asia, known for its quality products and strong brand management skills. With strong brands and extensive sales & distribution network, it is recognized as a major Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) player. From its beginnings, it has grown steadily over the years and today, it has operations in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.

Lam Soon Group business activities comprise of plantation/milling, refining of cooking oil to the manufacturing of margarine, specialty fats, soap and detergent and olechemicals. Our products are manufactured to the highest international standards including ISO 9002, ISO 14001, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) awarded to its factories in Malaysia and Thailand. Besides our own brands, Lam Soon also provides contract manufacturing services, especially for soap.

Through its many FMCG brands, Lam Soon has cultivated a brand identity that focuses on such characteristics as integrity, trustworthiness, friendliness and approachability. We are continuously rejuvenating our brand portfolio and introducing new line extensions of the highest quality and attractive packaging design in response to evolving consumer trends.

As part of our commitment to progress and business growth, we would like to invite mature, highly motivated, committed and results-oriented professionals to join us.

Lam Soon is a household name in South East Asia, known for its quality products and strong brand management skills. With strong brands and extensive sales & distribution network, it is recognized as a major Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) player. From its beginnings, it has grown steadily over the years and today, it has operations in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.

Lam Soon Group business activities comprise of plantation/milling, refining of cooking oil to the manufacturing of margarine, specialty fats, soap and detergent and olechemicals. Our products are manufactured to the highest international standards including ISO 9002, ISO 14001, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) awarded to its factories in Malaysia and Thailand. Besides our own brands, Lam Soon also provides contract manufacturing services, especially for soap.

Through its many FMCG brands, Lam Soon has cultivated a brand identity that focuses on such characteristics as integrity, trustworthiness, friendliness and approachability. We are continuously rejuvenating our brand portfolio and introducing new line extensions of the highest quality and attractive packaging design in response to evolving consumer trends.

As part of our commitment to progress and business growth, we would like to invite mature, highly motivated, committed and results-oriented professionals to join us.

Perks and benefits Generous bonus payout Comprehensive medical & insurance benefits Monthly free company products Bursary/Education support for staff and children Staff purchase Long service awards Learning & Development And more to come.

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