Purchasing Executive (Sourcing/Buyer)

Alton Intelligent Technology Sdn. Bhd.; Pontian; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Alton Intelligent Technology Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a proactive Procurement professional to lead supplier sourcing and buying activities in Malaysia.

The role requires SAP proficiency, strong negotiation skills, and bilingual English/Mandarin communication. Fresh graduates are welcome under the company salary scheme. You will manage supplier onboarding, monitor deliveries, coordinate with logistics, and ensure data accuracy in SAP while driving cost improvements and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Diploma or above; field of study is not restricted.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier sourcing, evaluation, audit, and onboarding.
• Negotiate contracts with key suppliers and establish long-term partnerships.
• Develop supplier performance evaluation systems (QCDS) and drive improvements.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks through diversification/localization.
• Collaborate with costing for in-depth cost analysis and negotiation support.
• Lead cost-reduction negotiations and VA/VE initiatives.
• Create, release, and track POs based on MRP.
• Monitor supplier production and delivery schedules; resolve delivery issues.
• Coordinate with logistics, warehouse and customs for timely delivery.
• Maintain SAP order status and data integrity.

Skills

Sourcing

Supplier Evaluation

Negotiation

Cost Analysis

SAP

Excel

English

Mandarin

Communication

Education

Diploma or above

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Alton Intelligent Technology Sdn. Bhd. is wholly foreign-owned by Alton Industry Ltd. Group, a US-based global supplier of household products and industrial tools, with a total land area of 45.25 acres.

The base in Malaysia has established a comprehensive complex of six full-featured factories. These factories integrate motor assembly, sheet metal processing, injection moulding, general assembly lines, and automated intelligent warehousing.

In addition to the core production and storage areas, it also carefully designed a five-story modern office building, two three-story canteens and activity centers full of life, and four five-story dormitory buildings.

What You’ll Be Doing：

Sourcing

Lead new supplier sourcing, evaluation, audit, and onboarding processes

Negotiate contracts with key and strategic suppliers, and establish long-term, trust-based partnerships

Develop and manage supplier performance evaluation systems (QCDS: Quality, Cost, Delivery, Service), and drive continuous improvement through regular reviews

Identify and manage supply chain risks, and drive mitigation strategies such as supplier diversification and localization

Collaborate with the costing team to conduct in-depth cost analysis and support negotiation strategies

Lead annual or multi-year cost reduction negotiations and Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) initiatives to achieve sustainable cost savings

Buyer

Create, release, confirm, and track purchase orders based on Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

Monitor supplier production and delivery schedules, and resolve issues impacting on-time delivery

Coordinate with logistics and warehouse teams to ensure timely delivery and customs clearance

Collaborate with planning teams to optimize inventory levels and improve inventory turnover through order adjustments

Handle daily delivery and quality issues, working with SQE and relevant teams to drive timely resolution and corrective actions

Initiate or support supplier reconciliation after goods receipt, and process payment requests in accordance with contract terms and reconciliation results

Maintain accurate and up-to-date order status and delivery information in the SAP system to ensure data integrity

Diploma or above; field of study is not restricted.

Candidates with at least 2 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment (Sourcing or Buyer roles) are preferred.

Outstanding candidates without purchasing experience, including fresh graduates, are welcome to apply (fresh graduates will follow the company’s graduate salary scheme).

Proficient in SAP system with strong Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.

Solid understanding of cost structures and negotiation strategies; experience in independently handling procurement contracts was an advantage.

Strong sense of responsibility, able to work under pressure, and demonstrates a proactive and diligent attitude.

Good communication and coordination skills, with flexibility, strong principles, and proven negotiation ability.

Able to use both English and Mandarin as working languages.

"We are looking for Mandarin-speaking candidates who will be serving Mandarin-speaking customers."