Purchasing Executive (Fresh Graduate)

NSW Automation Sdn Bhd; Simpang Ampat; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Automation Sdn Bhd in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a Procurement professional to manage POs, follow up with suppliers, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to prevent material shortages and delays.

The role involves supplier quality oversight, coordination with QA and Engineering, and driving continuous improvement in purchasing processes to enhance delivery performance and overall supply chain efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field is required.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in Purchasing, Procurement, or Supply Chain Management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Issue Purchase Orders (POs) accurately and ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Conduct supplier follow-ups and expediting to meet schedules.
• Track material readiness and coordinate with departments to prevent shortages or delays.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure reliability, quality, and on-time supply.
• Monitor supplier performance in delivery, quality, cost, and service; drive corrective actions.
• Supplier Quality & Development: ensure materials meet engineering specs and resolve non-conforming items.
• Coordinate with QA and Engineering to resolve supplier-related quality issues; drive supplier development programs.
• Cross-Functional Material Coordination: work with Engineering, Sales, Production, Planning, and Projects to understand material requirements and priorities.
• Procurement Performance & Continuous Improvement: analyze procurement data and KPIs to improve efficiency and lead times.
• Documentation, Compliance & Reporting: maintain procurement docs per policies and ISO requirements; prepare management reports.

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement

Supply Chain

Supplier Relationship

Expediting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Issue Purchase Orders (POs) accurately and ensure timely delivery of materials.

Conduct supplier follow-ups and expediting to ensure materials are delivered according to agreed schedules.

Track material readiness and coordinate with relevant departments to prevent material shortages or project delays.

Maintain good working relationships with existing suppliers to ensure reliability, quality, responsiveness, and on-time supply.

Monitor and evaluate supplier performance in areas such as delivery, quality, cost, and service.

Follow up with suppliers on performance gaps and drive necessary corrective and improvement actions.

Supplier Quality & Development

Ensure purchased materials meet engineering specifications and required quality standards.

Coordinate with QA and Engineering to resolve non-conforming materials and supplier-related quality issues.

Drive and execute supplier improvement and development programs to improve supplier capability and performance.

Cross-Functional Material Coordination

Work closely with Engineering, Sales, Production, Planning, and Project teams to understand material requirements based on customer requirements, project plans, and schedules.

Coordinate purchasing activities and material priorities in accordance with operational and project requirements.

Procurement Performance & Continuous Improvement

Analyze purchasing data and procurement KPIs to improve procurement efficiency, shorten lead times and PR-to-PO cycle time, and improve supplier on-time delivery and quality performance.

Identify and implement opportunities to improve purchasing processes and overall supply chain performance.

Documentation, Compliance & Reporting

Maintain accurate and complete procurement documentation in compliance with internal policies, procedures, and applicable ISO requirements.

Perform data collection and analysis, and prepare procurement reports for management review.

Requirements:

Possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field.

Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

Experience in Purchasing, Procurement, or Supply Chain Management, preferably within the automation, machinery, or equipment supply industries, will be an added advantage.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and service manuals will be an added advantage.

Good team player with the ability to work effectively and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Headquartered in Penang, Malaysia, NSW Automation specializes in precision fluid dispensing systems in today’s global microelectronics and semiconductor industries.

Our clients come from a wide range of industries, including electronic components, semiconductors, SMD LED, automotive, medical etc. We have multiple factories, sales & service offices, and technical support points in the Asia, Europe, and the US.

Our digital programmable volumetric dispensing and micro-volume squeezing technologies have driven breakthroughs in automated liquid dispensing. We are advancing toward Industry 4.0 with cloud-based, IoT-enabled systems that enhance automation through data and machine learning.