Purchasing Executive (Mandarin Speaker)

PennEngineering®; Seremban; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precision manufacturing company in Malaysia is seeking a dedicated Purchasing Executive. Responsibilities include sourcing, evaluating, and negotiating with suppliers while maintaining strong vendor relationships. Preferred candidates will have 1–2 years of experience in procurement and strong communication skills, especially in Mandarin. This position requires excellent negotiation abilities and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain.
• Preferred candidate who can speak and write in Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate and negotiate with suppliers for commodity assigned.
• Maintain relationships with existing vendors while developing new supplier networks.
• Prepare PO and ensure timely approval and release, monitor order progress.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Inventory management

Excellent communication skills

Proactive and organized

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Supply Chain Management

Job description

PEM Fasteners (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. is a leading precision manufacturing company specializing in innovative fastening solutions used across global industries. We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Purchasing Executive to support our supply chain operations, ensure efficient procurement processes, and maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate and negotiate with suppliers for commodity assigned.
• Maintain relationships with existing vendors while developing new supplier networks.
• Request, review and analyze quotation to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality.
• Prepare PO and ensure timely approval and release, monitor order progress, delivery schedule and resolve delays with suppliers. Work with WH to ensure adequate stock level.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms and contract to optimize cost saving. Support procurement budget and cost reduction targets. Track expenses for compliance.
• Comply with company policies and ISO/quality standard. Maintain accurate records of supplier contracts and agreements. Support Audit and compliance requirement.
• Conduct supplier performance evaluation on quality, delivery and reliability.
• Match invoices and goods received before submitting to finance department.
• Prepare purchasing reports (cost savings, supplier performance, price trends).
• Recommend process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency.
• To carry out any other duties as and when assigned by the Management.

Qualifications

• Education: Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain (preferably in a manufacturing industry).
• Language Requirement: Preferred candidate who can speak and write in Mandarin, as the role requires frequent communication with suppliers from China.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, supplier negotiation, and inventory management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.