Purchasing Executive

Chong Wah Plastics Sdn Bhd; Teluk Panglima Garang; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Chong Wah Plastics Sdn Bhd, a Malaysia-based manufacturer with a long-standing presence in the plastic packaging industry, is seeking a procurement specialist to manage sourcing of raw materials and production supplies.

You will negotiate terms, place purchase orders, monitor deliveries, coordinate with production, maintain records, and drive cost-saving improvements while ensuring policy compliance, working with cross-functional teams to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• Degree holder with minimum 3 years of experience in a purchasing or procurement role.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities for optimising purchasing decisions.
• Team player capable of working with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify and source the most suitable suppliers for raw materials and production supplies.
• Negotiate favourable pricing and terms with suppliers.
• Place purchase orders, track deliveries, and manage inventory levels to prevent stock-outs or overstocking.
• Collaborate with production to forecast demand and plan procurement activities.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and prepare reports.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes and cost-saving measures.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier liaison

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Procurement

Job description

Identify and source the most suitable suppliers for raw materials and other production-related supplies

Negotiate favourable pricing and terms with suppliers to ensure the best value for the company

Place purchase orders, track deliveries, and manage inventory levels to prevent stock-outs or overstocking

Collaborate with the production team to understand forecasted demand and plan procurement activities accordingly

Maintain accurate records of all purchasing transactions and prepare relevant reports

Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes and implement cost‑saving measures

Ensure compliance with the company’s procurement policies and procedures

Job Requirements: -

Degree holder with minimum 3 years of experience in a purchasing or procurement role, preferably in the manufacturing industry

Strong negotiation and communication skills to effectively liaise with suppliers

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to optimise purchasing decisions

Ability to work well in a team and contribute to the overall success of the organisation

Chong Wah Plastics Sdn Bhd has been established since 1966 to play a significant role in contributing and developing the plastic packaging industry in Malaysia.

Today, our business has diversified into various consumer and industrial packaging market worldwide. Our firm commitment to the development of plastic packaging has not only provided a stable base for our expansion, but also facilitated the establishment of our associate and joint-venture companies: Foam Packaging Industries Sdn Bhd, Fiman Plastic Industries Sdn Bhd, and Chong Wah - NTIA Sdn Bhd.

Our products ranges from flexible packaging materials for packaging of rubber gloves, food, and toiletries products, to expandable polystyrene foam (EPS) for the electrical & electronics, as well as agricultural industries. We also produce blow and injection moulded containers and components. Our constant pursue of packaging innovation has also allowed us to venture into the production of ZERUST ® VCI packaging materials which provides clean, safe and effective solutions to inhibit corrosion of ferrous or non-ferrous metal during shipment and storage.

We believe that customers are the prime movers of our business. With their continuous confidence and encouragement, along with the support of our dedicated work force, we shall strive to maintain our high standard of quality and excellent customer services. We take the challenge to sustain this momentum of growth and spearhead to be one of the best in plastic packaging industry.

Our Quality Statement

We are commited to provide quality products with excellent customer service in an environmental responsible manner through continual improvement in our people, process & technology.

Chong Wah Plastics Sdn Bhd has been established since 1966 to play a significant role in contributing and developing the plastic packaging industry in Malaysia.

Today, our business has diversified into various consumer and industrial packaging market worldwide. Our firm commitment to the development of plastic packaging has not only provided a stable base for our expansion, but also facilitated the establishment of our associate and joint-venture companies: Foam Packaging Industries Sdn Bhd, Fiman Plastic Industries Sdn Bhd, and Chong Wah - NTIA Sdn Bhd.

Our products ranges from flexible packaging materials for packaging of rubber gloves, food, and toiletries products, to expandable polystyrene foam (EPS) for the electrical & electronics, as well as agricultural industries. We also produce blow and injection moulded containers and components. Our constant pursue of packaging innovation has also allowed us to venture into the production of ZERUST ® VCI packaging materials which provides clean, safe and effective solutions to inhibit corrosion of ferrous or non-ferrous metal during shipment and storage.

We believe that customers are the prime movers of our business. With their continuous confidence and encouragement, along with the support of our dedicated work force, we shall strive to maintain our high standard of quality and excellent customer services. We take the challenge to sustain this momentum of growth and spearhead to be one of the best in plastic packaging industry.

Our Quality Statement

We are commited to provide quality products with excellent customer service in an environmental responsible manner through continual improvement in our people, process & technology.