Purchasing Executive

Tally; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in Penang is seeking a Procurement Specialist to handle purchasing and vendor negotiations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years' experience in Purchasing or Procurement, preferably in a manufacturing setting. Strong skills in negotiation, vendor management, and quality control are essential for this role. The position offers a salary of up to RM4,500.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years in Purchasing/Procurement/SCM in manufacturing.
• Experience in manufacturing (Sheet Metal/Machining) preferred.
• Computer literate (Microsoft Word/Excel & PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with vendors for quotations and prices.
• Evaluate vendor quotes for compatibility with objectives.
• Monitor purchasing quality and supplier performance.

Skills

Purchasing negotiation

Vendor management

Procurement procedures

Quality control

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

• Adheres to all Company Policy & Procedures and Department Procedures.
• Brings to the attention of management problems, which affect the production and quality.
• Responsible for acquiring, purchasing, and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies for requisitioned material.
• Negotiates with vendors to obtain quotations, prices, and delivery times.
• Evaluates vendor’s quotes and services to determine if they are compatible with company objectives.
• Oversees the logs and records in the purchasing department to ensure accuracy and follow-through.
• Monitors the high quality of goods by reviewing costs, schedules, timeliness of delivery, and conformance to specifications.
• Ensures contracts with suppliers and vendors are consistent with company's objectives.
• Coordinates purchasing quality and on time deliveries, tracking supplier performance metrics (e.g., OTD, delivery, quality).
• Interacts with Suppliers on quality and pricing issues.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment that promotes a team atmosphere.
• Able to undertake ad-hoc tasks and related duties as and when required.
• Maintains up-to-date procurement records and documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelors’ degree or equivalent on related area.
• Minimum 2 years exposure in Purchasing / Procurement / SCM role, in manufacturing field.
• Experience in manufacturing (Sheet Metal / Machining) will be preferred.
• Computer literate (Microsoft Word / Excel & PowerPoint).

Salary

• Salary: Up to RM4,500