Purchasing Executive

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

Job summary

A leading global company in logistics seeks a Purchasing Executive based in Sungai Jawi, Penang. The role involves overseeing procurement activities, ensuring compliance with company policies, and conducting supplier evaluations. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree, possess strong negotiation and communication skills, and have at least 3 years of experience in procurement. Opportunities to enhance efficiency and strategic sourcing are key aspects of this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement or purchasing roles.
• Familiar with relevant regulations and ethical procurement practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Formulate procurement objectives and goals for quality and cost efficiency.
• Support strategic sourcing strategies to deliver cost efficiencies.
• Research and identify reliable suppliers and negotiate pricing.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Inventory management

Procurement software proficiency

Supplier evaluation knowledge

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration or related field

Tools

Procurement software/tools

Job description

Our client is a leading global company specializing in packaging, crating, logistics, and supply chain solutions. With operations across North America, Asia, and Europe, our client specializes in delivering end-to-end services that protect high-value products and support efficient global distribution.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Purchasing Executive is responsible for overseeing procurement activities to secure high-quality goods and services at optimal costs and delivery schedules. The role involves strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, maintaining accurate procurement records, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations. Collaboration across departments to enhance efficiency, conduct supplier evaluations, and support continuous process improvements while upholding ethical procurement standards. The role will be based in Sungai Jawi, Penang.

The Purchasing Executive will be responsible to:

• Formulate procurement objectives and goals to ensure all goods and services purchased are the highest quality, lowest costs and shortest delivery schedule.
• Support strategic sourcing strategies that deliver cost efficiencies, supply assurance, and quality while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
• Research and identify reliable suppliers, negotiate pricing, and ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Ensure smooth implementation of purchasing activities from requisition; invitation to bid, supplier evaluation and selection, and award of purchase order to delivery of goods and services.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and suppliers’ information.
• Conduct yearly supplier performance evaluation.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and leverage planning.
• Able to work across departments and coordinate with team members to deliver maximum value to internal customers.
• Ensure timely submission of all invoices and delivery orders to the Finance Department; all purchasing records are properly documented and stored.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations and ethical standards in all procurement activities.
• Understand on the requirements for a QMS, including documented information, planning and determining the process interactions.
• Ad-hoc tasks assigned by the HOD from time to time.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement or purchasing roles.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proficient in inventory management and procurement software/tools.
• Knowledge of supplier evaluation, souring strategies, and cost analysis.
• Familiar with relevant regulations and ethical procurement practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and meet tight deadlines.
• Possess own transportation.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.