Purchasing Executive

Emerson Electric Co; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Malaysia is seeking a Procurement & Planning professional to plan and schedule material demand to support On-Time Delivery and target inventory levels. You will collaborate with planners, place orders, and expedite deliveries as needed.

You will forecast requirements, monitor supplier performance, manage purchasing records, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives while aligning with ISO 9001 and Lean practices. Travel within Malaysia/Asia Pacific may be required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in a relevant discipline.
• Knowledge or experience in planning, purchasing, and inventory management.
• Strong computer skills and ability to work with relevant application software.
• Good communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with people at different levels and functions.
• Ability to travel occasionally within Malaysia and the Asia Pacific region.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 requirements and quality awareness.
• Knowledge of Kanban or Just-in-Time (JIT) practices.
• Experience with Oracle software.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule material demand to support On-Time Delivery and targeted inventory levels.
• Work closely with planners on production requirements and ensure the POR plan is met.
• Place purchase orders with approved suppliers and expedite deliveries based on business needs.
• Provide forecasts to suppliers and monitor supplier delivery performance.
• Purchase product and non-product materials required to support manufacturing and customer needs.
• Support optimum delivery, cost, and quality performance for purchased materials.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on new projects and material requirements.
• Work closely with the Warehouse team on inventory status, storage, and material receiving matters.
• Resolve purchase order discrepancies with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Support inventory reduction and control plans, including ECR/ECN follow-up.
• Maintain work instructions, ASCP/MRP parameters, and accurate purchasing records in accordance with requirements.
• Participate actively in continuous improvement activities and support company policies, goals, and objectives.

Skills

Planning

Purchasing

Inventory management

Supplier coordination

Forecasting

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Diploma or Degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Oracle software

Job description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Plan and schedule material demand to support customer On-Time Delivery and targeted inventory levels.

• Work closely with planners on production requirements and ensure the POR plan is met.

• Place purchase orders with approved suppliers and expedite deliveries based on business needs.

• Provide forecasts to suppliers and monitor supplier delivery performance.

• Purchase product and non-product materials required to support manufacturing and customer needs.

• Support optimum delivery, cost, and quality performance for purchased materials.

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on new projects and material requirements.

• Work closely with the Warehouse team on inventory status, storage, and material receiving matters.

• Resolve purchase order discrepancies with internal stakeholders and suppliers.

• Support inventory reduction and control plans, including ECR/ECN follow-up.

• Maintain work instructions, ASCP/MRP parameters, and accurate purchasing records in accordance with requirements.

• Participate actively in continuous improvement activities and support company policies, goals, and objectives.

Who You Are:

• You are action-oriented and able to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You collaborate well with different stakeholders, communicate clearly, manage priorities, and take ownership of follow-up and execution. You are adaptable, resourceful, and focused on delivering results while supporting customer needs.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Diploma or Degree in a relevant discipline.

• Knowledge or experience in planning, purchasing, and inventory management.

• Strong computer skills and ability to work with relevant application software.

• Good communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with people at different levels and functions.

• Ability to work independently, manage pressure, and respond flexibly to company and customer needs.

• Positive, self-motivated attitude and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Communication, negotiation, and risk management skills.

• Ability to travel occasionally within Malaysia and the Asia Pacific region.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Familiarity with ISO 9001 requirements and quality awareness.

• Knowledge of Kanban or Just-in-Time (JIT) practices.

• Experience with Oracle software.

• Exposure to Lean concepts such as Kanban, 5 Whys, and Level Loading.
  

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

• At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

• We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.