Purchasing Executive

Kobay Technology Bhd.; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Kobay Technology Bhd. in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a Purchasing Executive to manage daily purchasing activities—from requisitions to PO processing and delivery follow-up—ensuring timely procurement of materials.

You will review requests, coordinate with suppliers, and maintain precise purchasing records. The role collaborates with Production, Planning, Warehouse, Quality, and Engineering to support production needs, while contributing to cost savings through price comparisons and negotiations.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in purchasing, supply chain management, business administration, or related field.
• Minimum 1–5 years of experience in purchasing/procurement, preferably in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of raw materials, components, and supplier qualification processes.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Able to work independently with good problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems.
• Mandarin proficiency is an added advantage for supplier and customer communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily purchasing activities including requisitions, PO processing, order confirmation, and delivery follow-up.
• Review purchase requests and ensure timely procurement of materials according to operational requirements.
• Liaise with suppliers on POs, delivery schedules, pricing, quality issues, and payment terms.
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and resolve purchasing-related issues.
• Process and maintain accurate purchasing documentation including quotations, POs, delivery records, and invoices.
• Monitor supplier performance in terms of delivery, quality, and responsiveness.
• Coordinate with Production, Planning, Warehouse, Quality, and Engineering to support production requirements.
• Assist in price comparison and negotiation activities to achieve cost effectiveness.
• Maintain updated supplier information and purchasing records in the system.

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement

Negotiation

Vendor liaison

MS Office

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Diploma/Degree in Purchasing or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Manage daily purchasing activities, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders (PO) processing, order confirmation, and delivery follow-up.

Review purchase requests and ensure timely procurement of materials, components, and supplies according to operational requirements.

Liaise with suppliers on purchase orders, delivery schedules, pricing, quality issues, and payment terms.

Follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and resolve any purchasing-related issues.

Process and maintain accurate purchasing documentation, including quotations, purchase orders, delivery records, and invoices.

Monitor supplier performance in terms of delivery, quality, and responsiveness.

Coordinate closely with internal departments such as Production, Planning, Warehouse, Quality, and Engineering to support production requirements.

Assist in price comparison and negotiation activities to achieve cost effectiveness.

Maintain updated supplier information and purchasing records in the system.

Requirements:

Diploma/Degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.

Minimum 1–5 years of experience in purchasing/procurement, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Knowledge of raw materials, components, and supplier qualification processes.

Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

Able to work independently with good problem-solving skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems.

Mandarin proficiency is an added advantage for supplier and customer communication.

Kobay Technology Bhd., an investment holding company listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd., the Malaysia Stock Exchange Board, having its office in the Silicon Valley of the East – Penang, Malaysia. It has invested in companies which involved in manufacturing and has invested in various property/assets.

Majority of its manufacturing subsidiary companies are providing comprehensive high precision engineering solutions and multi-disciplined services and support to our customers in aerospace, medical, advance electronic and electrical, oil and gas and semiconductor.

Kobay Technology Bhd. is committed to be the best we can be in all aspects of our business and operations. This commitment to be the best manifests itself in our product quality and reliability, conformance to specifications, speed of response and customer service.

We take great pride in being a group of companies providing market-leading technology reaching out to serve the local and global market.

To strengthen our capabilities, we are looking for candidates with high calibre, self-esteem, drive and commitment to succeed to join our us.

Kobay Technology Bhd., an investment holding company listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd., the Malaysia Stock Exchange Board, having its office in the Silicon Valley of the East – Penang, Malaysia. It has invested in companies which involved in manufacturing and has invested in various property/assets.

Majority of its manufacturing subsidiary companies are providing comprehensive high precision engineering solutions and multi-disciplined services and support to our customers in aerospace, medical, advance electronic and electrical, oil and gas and semiconductor.

Kobay Technology Bhd. is committed to be the best we can be in all aspects of our business and operations. This commitment to be the best manifests itself in our product quality and reliability, conformance to specifications, speed of response and customer service.

We take great pride in being a group of companies providing market-leading technology reaching out to serve the local and global market.

To strengthen our capabilities, we are looking for candidates with high calibre, self-esteem, drive and commitment to succeed to join our us.

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