Purchasing Executive-Nutraceutical Industry

Esprit Care; Puchong; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the nutraceutical industry is seeking a Purchasing Executive to manage sourcing and procurement of materials. This role involves negotiating with suppliers, ensuring quality assurance, and collaborating with various departments. Candidates should have a background in nutrition, experience in sourcing, and fluency in Mandarin. Join a dynamic team focused on delivering innovative health supplement products across the Asia-Pacific region.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in nutraceuticals ingredient marketing/sourcing.
• Preferably with a nutrition background.
• Experience in manufacturing is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring all purchase requisitions and placement of orders from local and overseas vendors.
• Managing daily operational purchasing needs and vendor sourcing.
• Resolving supply, quality, service, and invoicing issues with vendors.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Fluency in Mandarin

Proficiency in MS Office

Team-oriented

Meticulous

Resourcefulness

Self-driven

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Education

Diploma in Business or equivalent

Job description

Purchasing Executive - Nutraceutical Industry

Monitoring all purchase requisitions received and requests for quotation, and placing orders accordingly from both local and overseas vendors.

Assisting in negotiating the best prices and payment terms while maintaining high quality, reliability, and service levels.

Managing daily operational purchasing needs such as planning, issuing, recording, and following up on purchase order delivery and shipment schedules to prevent disruptions to production and other departments.

Supporting sourcing activities and handling new project development.

Managing all purchases of direct and indirect materials required by the company.

Responsible for vendor sourcing, selection, and annual performance evaluation.

Resolving supply, quality, service, and invoicing issues with vendors.

Following up closely with suppliers to ensure the provision of required documents such as Halal certificates, product specifications, and process flow charts, and updating records accordingly.

Ensuring ISO requirements and documentation are properly maintained, including updating the approved vendor list, conducting yearly vendor performance assessments, and maintaining ISO documentation.

Liaising with store personnel for cargo delivery and collection.

Collaborating with other departments, particularly accounting, QA/QC, production, and store.

Undertaking any other duties as directed by superiors.

Job Requirements:

• Preferably with a nutrition background.
• At least 2 years of experience in nutraceuticals ingredient marketing/sourcing.
• Diploma in Business or equivalent; experience in manufacturing is an advantage.
• Fluency in Mandarin is preferred to interact with Mandarin-speaking suppliers.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Passionate, meticulous, positive attitude, and team-oriented.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Resourceful, self-driven, proactive, and independent.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information:

Our company specializes in supplying health supplement products and ingredients to MLM, marketing, and pharmaceutical companies across the Asia-Pacific region. We export to Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong, and the Philippines. Our formulation team develops unique and innovative health supplements.