Purchasing Executive

Jaring Metal Industries; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Shah Alam, Malaysia, is seeking a candidate to support the purchasing function at a strategic level. Responsibilities include sourcing, cost negotiations, and managing relationships with suppliers. Proficiency in SQL software and good communication skills in English are essential. This role demands attention to detail and the ability to monitor supplier performance effectively. Candidates should be able to start immediately and knowledge of Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin will be beneficial.

Qualifications

• Good communication skill in English; proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin is beneficial.
• Ability to start immediately.
• Proficiency in using SQL software for purchase order processing.
• Strong negotiation and relationship building skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to monitor supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the purchasing function at a strategic level to help achieve company objectives.
• Responsible for sourcing, cost negotiations, and buying consumable items.
• Conducting research to ascertain the best products and suppliers.
• Liaising between suppliers, manufacturers, and relevant departments.
• Identifying potential suppliers and building good relationships.
• Issuing purchase orders to suppliers using SQL software.
• Monitoring supplier progress and checking the quality of goods.
• Handling complaints to suppliers on pricing and delivery matters.

Skills

Good communication skills in English

Proficiency in SQL software

Strong negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Relationship building skills

Job description

Responsibilities

• Supporting the purchasing function at a strategic level to help achieve company objectives.
• Responsible for sourcing, cost negotiations, credit term and buying of consumable items, spare parts and miscellaneous.
• Conducting research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality.
• Liaising between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant and internal departments.
• Identifying potential suppliers, visiting existing suppliers, building and maintaining good relationships with them.
• Coordinating with various suppliers and comparing costs for purchasing requisition (PR) within the organization.
• Using SQL software to issue purchase orders (PO) to suppliers and ensuring items are delivered on time and at the required place.
• Monitoring supplier progress – checking the quality of goods and services provided.
• Handling complaints to suppliers on pricing, delivery and packaging matters, and following up for credit note (CN) issues.
• Documentation filling.
• Submitting monthly cost center report to Management.
• Performing any duties assigned by Management from time to time.

Requirements

• Good communication skill in English; Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin proficiency beneficial.
• Ability to start immediately.
• Proficiency in using SQL software for purchase order processing.
• Strong negotiation and relationship building skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to monitor supplier performance.