Purchasing Executive

Master Approach Sdn Bhd; Klang City, Port Klang; On-site; MYR 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Master Approach Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a Purchasing Executive to oversee purchasing activities and manage supplier relationships for local and overseas sourcing.

The role emphasizes price comparison, negotiations, and timely delivery across global suppliers. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years in purchasing, with experience across direct/indirect materials and production services, including e-commerce sourcing. Mandarin communication is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of purchasing/procurement experience, preferably in automotive manufacturing.
• Experience sourcing direct and indirect materials, production consumables, spare parts, machinery, services.
• Experience with local and overseas suppliers, incl. via e-commerce platforms.
• Knowledge of supplier evaluation and performance monitoring.
• Strong negotiation, quotation analysis, coordination, documentation, and communication skills.
• Experience with purchasing documentation, supplier audits, QMS/IATF/QASA or related compliance is a plus.
• Mandarin-speaking ability for overseas vendor communication preferred.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with suppliers on material availability, pricing, delivery lead times, payment terms, quality issues.
• Source quotations for materials, production consumables, spare parts, machinery, and services through various channels.
• Obtain quotations from at least three suppliers and prepare price comparison reports.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and purchasing costs.
• Coordinate with team to monitor supplier delivery schedules and shipping arrangements.
• Participate in RFQ meetings and support sourcing activities for new projects.
• Prepare and maintain purchasing documentation for audits (QMS, IATF, QASA).
• Prepare and monitor monthly supplier scorecards, AVLs, and purchasing reports.
• Conduct quarterly on-site supplier audits to assess performance and compliance.
• Collaborate with Production and R&D to support material planning and inventory management.
• Coordinate SST Exemption/documentation where applicable.
• Process Purchase Requisitions into Purchase Orders and maintain good vendor relations.

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement

Sourcing

Negotiation

Vendor management

Supplier relations

Job description

We are seeking a Purchasing Executive to manage purchasing activities and supplier relationships for MASTER APPROACH SDN BHD. The role will support local and overseas material sourcing, price comparison and negotiation, evaluate supplier performance, and timely delivery across local and overseas supply sources.

Key responsibilities

Liaise with suppliers on material availability, pricing, delivery lead times, payment terms, quality issues, and other purchasing-related matters.

Source quotations for direct and indirect materials, production consumables, spare parts, machinery, services, and new projects through e-commerce platforms, online searches, and retail channels.

Obtain quotations from at least three suppliers where applicable and prepare price comparison reports for evaluation and approval.

Negotiate competitive pricing, favorable payment terms, and optimal purchasing costs.

Coordinate with team members to monitor supplier delivery schedules and manage shipping arrangements for timely material delivery.

Participate in Request for Quotation meetings and support sourcing activities for new projects.

Prepare and maintain purchasing documentation for QMS, IATF, QASA, and other relevant audits.

Prepare and monitor the Monthly Customer Scorecard, Approved Vendor List and supplier information, Monthly Purchasing Summary Reports and graphs, and reports on material price increases and their impact on purchasing costs.

Conduct quarterly on-site audits at supplier facilities to assess supplier performance and compliance with company requirements.

Liaise with departmental Heads of Department, including Production and R&D, to support operational requirements, material planning, manufacturing activities, and inventory management.

Coordinate applications and documentation relating to duty and tax exemptions, including SST C1 Exemption and Form E where applicable.

Process Purchase Requisitions accurately and promptly into Purchase Orders.

Monitor supplier performance and maintain effective working relationships with local and overseas vendors.

What we're looking for

Minimum 3–5 years of working experience in purchasing or procurement, preferably in the automotive manufacturing industry.

Experience sourcing direct materials, indirect materials, production consumables, spare parts, machinery, and services.

Experience dealing with local and overseas suppliers, including through e-commerce platforms.

Knowledge of supplier evaluation and performance monitoring.

Strong negotiation, quotation analysis, coordination, documentation, and communication skills.

Experience with purchasing documentation, supplier audits, QMS, IATF, QASA, or related compliance requirements will be an advantage.

Mandarin-speaking ability for communication with overseas vendors is preferred.

Master Approach Sdn. Bhd. was established in 1990 and as of today, Master Approach Sdn. Bhd. is one of the leading manufacturer of polyurethane automotive accessories components and body kits made of RIM, RRIM, Structural Foam and Integral Skin as well as specialising in Dip Printing processes.

Master Approach Sdn. Bhd. comprehensive know-how on polyurethane parts design and manufacturing was further enhance in June 1998 with a Technical Collaboration from a leading designer and manufacturer of polyurethane parts and components in Europe.

Major Customers (OEM): Currently supply to various customers including, PROTON, EON, DAIHATSU, HONDA & AMM and etc..

Master Approach Sdn. Bhd. was established in 1990 and as of today, Master Approach Sdn. Bhd. is one of the leading manufacturer of polyurethane automotive accessories components and body kits made of RIM, RRIM, Structural Foam and Integral Skin as well as specialising in Dip Printing processes.

Master Approach Sdn. Bhd. comprehensive know-how on polyurethane parts design and manufacturing was further enhance in June 1998 with a Technical Collaboration from a leading designer and manufacturer of polyurethane parts and components in Europe.

Major Customers (OEM): Currently supply to various customers including, PROTON, EON, DAIHATSU, HONDA & AMM and etc..