Purchasing Executive

Taiko Group; Parit Buntar; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm is looking for a procurement professional based in Simpang Lima, Parit Buntar, Perak. The candidate should have at least a Diploma in Supply Chain Management, along with a minimum of 3 years' experience in a related role. Key responsibilities include sourcing, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential. The position requires a proactive mindset and willingness to travel, aligning with the company's high ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant working experience in a manufacturing industry.
• Exposure to purchasing functions is required.
• Candidate must be meticulous and resourceful.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for procurement functions like sourcing and cost negotiation.
• Coordinate tender processes for quotation comparison and evaluation.
• Negotiate with suppliers for optimum terms.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Proactive

Meticulous

Independent

Resourceful

Education

Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent

Job description

Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least a Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant working experience in a manufacturing industry (heavy industry) with exposure to purchasing functions.
• Possess excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Meticulous, analytical, proactive, independent and resourceful.
• Travelling is required.
• Based in Simpang Lima, Parit Buntar, Perak.

Responsibilities

• To be responsible for full the spectrum of procurement functions such as sourcing, cost/contract negotiation, purchase order and delivery confirmation.
• To initiate and coordinate any tender process, to compare, evaluate and summarize quotations and bids received for tender committee review and decision.
• To negotiate and bargain with suppliers to achieve optimum terms with highest benefits; to eliminate from the list any non-performing suppliers.
• To source for and invite potential suppliers to quote on Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) items.
• To participate in annual budgeting, audits and any management meetings organized by the Company.
• To identify and initiate cost savings plans on any potential area, purchase item or service.
• To plan and procure material based on production forecast and ensure materials are available to meet production/operational requirements.
• To ensure timely resolution of problems, inventory changes, delivery schedules, complaints on suppliers’ products and claims.
• To prepare periodic reports on purchasing activities and transaction history for data analysis.
• To establish and continuously improve the procurement system and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to achieve optimal efficiency.
• To uphold the Group’s business ethics and Code of Conduct in all transaction and comply with the Group’s Policy and Standard Operating Procedures.
• To ensure that overall purchasing activities are carried out professionally, ethically and in a timely manner.