Purchasing Executive

Wai Hong Brothers Sdn. Bhd.; Selangor; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction materials company based in Malaysia is seeking a Purchasing Officer with a Diploma or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The candidate should have 1-3 years of experience in purchasing, preferably with knowledge of suppliers from China. Key skills include negotiation, communication, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. The position offers benefits such as annual leave, medical leave, and training opportunities, making it ideal for a detail-oriented individual who can handle multiple tasks under pressure.

Benefits

Annual Leave

Medical and Hospitalisation Leave

EPF

SOCSO

EIS

Annual Bonus

Training Provided

Allowance Provided

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in purchasing or procurement.
• Experience in construction, hardware, building materials, or manufacturing is an advantage.
• Experience dealing with China suppliers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process Purchase Requisitions (PR), Purchase Orders (PO), and Delivery Orders (DO).
• Liaise and negotiate with China suppliers on pricing, delivery schedules, and product specifications.
• Manage inventory control and procurement planning.

Skills

Strong negotiation and communication skills

Detail-oriented with good documentation and record-keeping skills

We are responsible, honest, and reliable

Good coordination skills with internal departments and external suppliers

Able to work independently and handle multiple tasks under pressure

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Logistics, or a related field

Tools

ERP systems or purchasing software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Logistics, or a related field.

Working Experience

Minimum 1–3 years of experience in purchasing or procurement.

Experience in construction, hardware, building materials, or manufacturing will be an added advantage.

Experience dealing with China suppliers is preferred.

Job Knowledge & Technical Skills

Familiar with purchasing procedures, supplier sourcing, quotation comparison, price negotiation, and cost control.

Able to liaise and negotiate with China suppliers on pricing, delivery schedules, and product specifications.

Able to prepare and process Purchase Requisitions (PR), Purchase Orders (PO), and Delivery Orders (DO).

Basic knowledge of inventory control and procurement planning.

Experience using ERP systems or purchasing software is an advantage.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and email communication.

Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Good coordination skills with internal departments and external suppliers.

Able to work independently and handle multiple tasks under pressure.

Detail-oriented with good documentation and record-keeping skills.

Strong follow-up and problem-solving abilities.

Proficient in Mandarin is required, as this role involves daily communication and negotiation with suppliers in China.

Proficiency in English is required.

Ability to communicate in Bahasa Malaysia is an added advantage.

Requirement

• Education
  • Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Logistics, or a related field.
• Working Experience
  • Minimum 1–3 years of experience in purchasing or procurement.
  • Experience in construction, hardware, building materials, or manufacturing will be an added advantage.
  • Experience dealing with China suppliers is preferred.
• Job Knowledge & Technical Skills
  • Familiar with purchasing procedures, supplier sourcing, quotation comparison, price negotiation, and cost control.
  • Able to liaise and negotiate with China suppliers on pricing, delivery schedules, and product specifications.
  • Able to prepare and process Purchase Requisitions (PR), Purchase Orders (PO), and Delivery Orders (DO).
  • Basic knowledge of inventory control and procurement planning.
  • Experience using ERP systems or purchasing software is an advantage.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and email communication.
• Skills & Competencies
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills.
  • Good coordination skills with internal departments and external suppliers.
  • Able to work independently and handle multiple tasks under pressure.
  • Detail-oriented with good documentation and record-keeping skills.
  • Strong follow-up and problem-solving abilities.
• Language Requirement (Essential)
  • Proficient in Mandarin is required, as this role involves daily communication and negotiation with suppliers in China.
  • Proficiency in English is required.
  • Ability to communicate in Bahasa Malaysia is an added advantage.

Responsibility

• Personal Attributes
  • Responsible, honest, and reliable.
  • Good time management with a strong sense of urgency.
  • Willing to learn and adapt to operational needs.
  • Able to travel to suppliers or sites when required.

Benefits

• Annual Leave
• Medical and Hospitalisation Leave
• EPF
• SOCSO
• EIS
• Annual Bonus
• Training Provided
• Allowance Provided