Purchasing Intern

FUTURE FOOD SDN. BHD.; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 8,900 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

FUTURE FOOD SDN. BHD. invites a student intern to join the Purchasing Department in a food manufacturing setting.

You will gain practical exposure to end-to-end purchasing processes, supplier coordination, and inventory monitoring while supporting daily procurement activities. Ideal candidates are pursuing a Diploma or Bachelor's degree in a related field, with basic Microsoft Office skills and good communication.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Procurement, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Meticulous, organised, and responsible.
• Willingness to learn and able to work independently.
• Able to communicate in English and Bahasa Malaysia; Mandarin is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and processing Purchase Orders (PO).
• Source quotations from suppliers for raw materials, packaging materials, and other company requirements.
• Compare supplier quotations, pricing, and delivery terms.
• Follow up with suppliers on order confirmations and delivery schedules.
• Assist in monitoring stock levels, replenishment requirements, incoming materials, and outstanding orders.
• Maintain and update supplier information and contact lists.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding pricing, product availability, and delivery arrangements.
• Assist in evaluating supplier quotations and service performance.
• Maintain accurate filing of purchase orders, quotations, invoices, and delivery orders.
• Update purchasing records and procurement reports.
• Assist in checking invoices against purchase orders and delivery documents.
• Coordinate with Warehouse, Production, and Finance Departments regarding purchasing requirements.
• Support inventory monitoring and stock reconciliation when required.
• Perform other purchasing and administrative duties assigned by the supervisor.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives within the Purchasing Department.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Meticulous

Organised

Independent work

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Procurement, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Support the Purchasing Department with daily procurement activities and gain practical exposure to end-to-end purchasing, supplier coordination, inventory monitoring, and procurement documentation within a food manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities

Assist in preparing and processing Purchase Orders (PO).

Source quotations from suppliers for raw materials, packaging materials, and other company requirements.

Compare supplier quotations, pricing, and delivery terms.

Follow up with suppliers on order confirmations and delivery schedules.

Assist in monitoring stock levels, replenishment requirements, incoming materials, and outstanding orders.

Maintain and update supplier information and contact lists.

Liaise with suppliers regarding pricing, product availability, and delivery arrangements.

Assist in evaluating supplier quotations and service performance.

Maintain accurate filing of purchase orders, quotations, invoices, and delivery orders.

Update purchasing records and procurement reports.

Assist in checking invoices against purchase orders and delivery documents.

Coordinate with Warehouse, Production, and Finance Departments regarding purchasing requirements.

Support inventory monitoring and stock reconciliation when required.

Perform other purchasing and administrative duties assigned by the supervisor.

Participate in process improvement initiatives within the Purchasing Department.

What we're looking for

Currently pursuing a Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Procurement, or a related field.

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Good communication and negotiation skills.

Meticulous, organised, and responsible.

Willingness to learn and able to work independently.

Able to communicate in English and Bahasa Malaysia; Mandarin is an added advantage.