Purchasing Manager

Benchmark Electronics IPO Division; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchmark Electronics IPO Division seeks a seasoned Purchasing Manager to lead procurement and strategic purchasing initiatives in Bayan Lepas Penang. You will optimize supply chain, drive cost efficiency, and ensure timely material delivery to support manufacturing operations.

Ideal candidates will have 7+ years in commodity purchasing, 3 years in leadership, and strong ERP proficiency, with excellent communication, analytical, and planning skills. This role is full-time and on-site in Penang.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in commodity purchasing/planning; 3 years in a leadership role.
• Understanding of ERP tools such as MAPICS, Baan or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement of materials to support product lines and MRO supplies.
• Develop plans to acquire components, subassemblies and equipment per Company policies.
• Negotiate purchase orders within authorized limits and monitor PO administration.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Planning skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

MAPICS

Baan

Job description

About the role

Benchmark Electronics IPO Division is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to join our operations team in Bayan Lepas Penang. This is a full-time position that plays a critical role in optimising our supply chain and procurement operations. As Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic purchasing initiatives that drive cost efficiency, maintain quality standards, and ensure the timely delivery of materials and services to support our manufacturing operations. This position is integral to supporting our business objectives and maintaining our competitive advantage in the electronics industry.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the procurement of materials to support product lines and MRO supplies to meet the business needs
• Develop the plans required to complete the acquisition of components, subassemblies and equipment within the parameters of the Company policies and procedures
• Approve the negotiation of purchase orders within authorized limits; Ensure appropriate methods of purchase order administration are developed and maintained and monitor or participate in major dollar procurement negotiation
• Monitor purchases to ensure compliance with policies and procedures and the most economical price attainment; Resolve major material problems as they arise
• Meet with major vendors to promote the Company’s best interest concerning all matters dealing with the purchase of materials and services and to identify changing market conditions
• Foster and maintain a sound and reliable working relationship with all suppliers and develop metrics to measure and improve vendors’ performance
• Ensure compliance with contractual and customer requirements
• Ensure the coordination of material cost inputs to support the quoting process
• Review the progress of function’s activities and initiate corrective actions as required

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 7 years of experience in commodity purchasing/planning; 3 years in a leadership role
• Understanding of the extended process of material procurement, capacity planning, inventory analysis and advanced planning techniques (demand flow scheduling, vendor managed inventory, etc.)
• Understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools (MAPICS, Baan or equivalent)
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats
• Effective analytical, planning and organizational skills

Benchmark Electronics is an established multinational electronics design and manufacturing service provider with over 20 facilities globally. We service market segments ranging from the medical, test & instrumentation, industrial control equipment, telecommunications, computing to military / aerospace. We offer our customers comprehensive and integrated design and manufacturing services from initial product design to volume production and direct order fulfillment.

Benchmark Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

At Benchmark, we celebrate differences where each team member has something to contribute. If you are a high achiever with strong qualities, a positive "can do" attitude, flexible and dynamic, and able to work under pressure, we would like to meet you. Together, let your career take off with us and be part of a world-class team!

Benchmark Electronics is an established multinational electronics design and manufacturing service provider with over 20 facilities globally. We service market segments ranging from the medical, test & instrumentation, industrial control equipment, telecommunications, computing to military / aerospace. We offer our customers comprehensive and integrated design and manufacturing services from initial product design to volume production and direct order fulfillment.

Benchmark Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

At Benchmark, we celebrate differences where each team member has something to contribute. If you are a high achiever with strong qualities, a positive "can do" attitude, flexible and dynamic, and able to work under pressure, we would like to meet you. Together, let your career take off with us and be part of a world-class team!

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