Purchasing Executive

FEPA; Johor; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Allowance provided

Free parking

Career growth and promotion

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a Purchasing Executive to manage day-to-day procurement activities and supplier coordination. The role involves sourcing materials, negotiating with suppliers, and maintaining optimum inventory levels to support production schedules.

Responsibilities include evaluating suppliers, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining purchasing records, with collaboration across Sales and Production teams. A Diploma or Degree in Purchasing/SCM and 2–3 years’ experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant purchasing/procurement experience, preferably in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily purchasing activities including material sourcing, quotation evaluation, price comparison, negotiation, and purchase order issuance.
• Identify and evaluate new and alternative suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, quality, reliability, and supply continuity.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Procurement

Inventory control

Education

Diploma or Degree in Purchasing/SCM

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 16th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We are looking for a Purchasing Executive to manage day-to-day procurement activities and supplier coordination. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing materials, negotiating with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery, maintaining optimum inventory levels, and continuously improving purchasing efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Job Description

We are looking for a Purchasing Executive to manage day-to-day procurement activities and supplier coordination. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing materials, negotiating with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery, maintaining optimum inventory levels, and continuously improving purchasing efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily purchasing activities, including material sourcing, quotation evaluation, price comparison, negotiation, and purchase order issuance.

• Identify and evaluate new and alternative suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, quality, reliability, and supply continuity.

• Negotiate with suppliers on price, payment terms, lead time, delivery schedules, and other commercial terms to achieve the best value for the company.

• Monitor purchase orders and shipments to ensure materials are delivered on time and production schedules are not affected.

• Coordinate with suppliers and relevant departments on shipping and customs clearance documentation.

• Ensure proper documentation of Purchase Orders, Delivery Orders, Invoices, and other supporting documents for accounting and audit purposes.

• Maintain and update the Approved Supplier List (ASL) and supplier records.

• Review inventory levels and coordinate material purchases to maintain optimum stock levels while minimizing shortages and excess inventory.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date purchasing records and departmental documentation.

• Work closely with Sales and relevant departments on new material/sample evaluations and obtain feedback on supplier performance.

• Prepare Manual Packing Lists for the internal Supply Chain team when required.

• Liaise with suppliers regarding recurring quality issues and issue Customer Analytic Reports (CAR) when corrective action is required.

• Work closely with Production and Quality teams to follow up on material defects and supplier-related issues, and **escalate** significant issues to Management.

• Follow up with suppliers on corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to ensure issues are properly resolved.

• Continuously review and improve purchasing procedures, processes, and internal controls to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness.

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

• Provide guidance and support to subordinates to promote teamwork, positive development, and continuous improvement.

• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Management from time to time.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant purchasing/procurement experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong negotiation, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Good knowledge of supplier sourcing, purchasing processes, inventory control, and procurement documentation.

• Able to communicate and negotiate effectively with suppliers.

• Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia; knowledge of Mandarin would be an added advantage.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

• Able to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

• Responsible, proactive, detail-oriented, and commercially aware.

Company Benefits

• Medical benefits

• Allowance provided

• Free parking

• Career growth and promotion opportunities

• Training and development provided

• Supportive and dynamic working environment

• Opportunity to build a long-term career in Purchasing and Supply Chain