Purchasing Executive

TIGER BALM (M) SDN BHD; Kulai; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Malaysia is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Executive to manage procurement activities and supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of relevant experience in the manufacturing sector, fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia, and adept negotiation skills. This role is crucial in ensuring timely sourcing of materials in a GMP-regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years relevant working experiences as a Purchasing/Procurement Executive in Manufacturing sector.
• Understanding of supply chain procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities and supplier relationships.
• Review Inventory Turnover Reports and identify purchase needs.
• Raise Purchase Requisition forms and Purchase Orders.
• Negotiate with suppliers for competitive pricing.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Bahasa Malaysia

Vendor sourcing practices

Effective communication

Solid analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Diploma in Business / Purchasing / Supply Chain Management

Job description

The Company

Tiger Balm Malaysia is part of Haw Par Corporation Limited, a Singapore-listed company with a global presence. Renowned for its heritage in wellness products, the company continues to grow its footprint in the pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare industry across Asia and beyond.

The Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Executive to join our team, responsible for managing procurement activities and supplier relationships to ensure timely and cost-effective sourcing of production materials in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.

Key Job Duties & Responsibilities

1. To review the monthly Inventory Turnover Reports, Material Requirement (PMR) Reports on the assigned category of production materials to identify purchase needs.
2. To raise Purchase Requisition forms and Purchase Order for the assigned category of production materials and selective miscellaneous items.
3. To invite quotation according to purchase requisition, compile and negotiate with suppliers for competitive price.
4. To up-keep of packaging materials’ sample file.
5. To liaise with suppliers to monitor their delivery, quality and reliability.
6. To liaise with suppliers and QC upon rejection of goods and ensure timely replacement of the rejected items without disruption to production.
7. To co-ordinate with Production personnel to arrange for timely delivery of materials required and ensure sufficient inventories to support production plan.
8. To perform clerical duties (e.g.: write correspondences, sending faxes, filing, recording of purchase information and distribute shipping documents to Shipping department etc).
9. To undertake any projects / assignments that will be assigned from time to time.
10. Ensure purchasing & procurement activities comply with the GMP requirements, company's policies & procedures, code of ethics, values & adherence to relevant laws & regulations.

Requirements

1. Diploma in Business / Purchasing / Supply Chain Management or relevant field
2. Minimum 3 years relevant working experiences as a Purchasing/ Procurement Executive in Manufacturing sector preferably Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Medical related industry
3. Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia
4. Good knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating and liaising with vendors)
5. Understanding of supply chain procedures
6. Effective communication for building relationships with suppliers and conveying purchasing strategies to internal stakeholders.
7. Solid analytical skills, with the ability to create financial reports and forecasting
8. Negotiation skills to secure better deals and cost savings