Purchasing Manager

Oriental Fortune Trading Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Oriental Fortune Trading Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking a responsible and strategic Purchasing Manager/Senior Purchasing Executive to oversee daily procurement, manage supplier relationships, and negotiate pricing to ensure timely purchasing of goods and materials. The role requires strong negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills to optimize costs and drive performance.

You will lead a procurement team, plan purchases, oversee contracts and documentation, and present cost analyses to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of purchasing or procurement experience.
• 2–3 years in a managerial or supervisory position.
• Experience in FMCG/food trading/wholesale or distribution is a plus.
• Strong negotiation, communication and supplier relationship skills.
• Ability to evaluate costs, market trends and supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily purchasing process to meet business requirements.
• Identify, evaluate and develop supplier relationships; negotiate pricing, terms and delivery.
• Monitor market trends and costs to identify savings opportunities.
• Lead the purchasing team and develop staff.
• Review forecasts, stock requirements and sales demand to ensure inventory availability.
• Oversee purchase orders, supplier agreements, quotations, and procurement documentation.
• Prepare and present purchasing reports, cost analyses and performance updates to management.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Leadership

Cost control

Procurement

Analytical

English

Mandarin

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in Supply Chain/Procurement

Business Administration (related)

Job description

We are looking for a responsible and strategic Purchasing Manager/ Senior Purchasing Executive to oversee daily procurement operations, manage supplier relationships, negotiate competitive pricing, and ensure timely purchasing of goods and materials. The ideal candidate should have strong negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills to optimize procurement costs, maintain supplier performance, and ensure smooth purchasing operations.

Job Responsibilities

Procurement Management: Oversee the entire purchasing process, ensuring timely procurement of goods, materials, and services to meet business requirements.

Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable supplier relationships while negotiating competitive pricing, payment terms, and delivery arrangements.

Cost Control: Monitor market trends, supplier pricing, and procurement expenses to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve purchasing efficiency.

Team Management: Lead, supervise, and develop the purchasing team to ensure smooth daily operations and effective task execution.

Purchase Planning: Review purchasing forecasts, stock requirements, and sales demands to ensure sufficient inventory availability.

Contract & Documentation: Oversee purchase orders, supplier agreements, quotations, and procurement documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.

Management Reporting: Prepare and present purchasing reports, cost analysis, and procurement performance updates to management.

Job Requirements

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

Minimum 3-5 years of working experience in purchasing or procurement, with at least 2–3 years in a managerial or supervisory position.

Experience in the FMCG, food trading, wholesale, or distribution industry will be an added advantage.

Strong knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, inventory control, and purchasing strategies.

Excellent negotiation, communication, and supplier relationship management skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to evaluate costs, market trends, and supplier performance.

Good leadership and team management skills, with the ability to guide and motivate team members.

Good command of English and Mandarin to communicate effectively with local and overseas suppliers.

Possess own transport.

Since its establishment in 2014, Oriental Fortune Trading Malaysia has rapidly grown into a top food import and export company. We are located in Selangor, Malaysia. Our high-quality food products include snacks, hot pot ingredients, frozen supplies, various desserts and soy products. All our products are carefully selected to meet the diverse needs of our customers. With our dedication to quality, we have earned an excellent reputation among restaurants, hotels, cafes, retail stores, food processing industry, institutions as well as online platforms.