Purchasing Manager

GS Paperboard & Packaging Sdn Bhd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GS Paperboard & Packaging Sdn Bhd is seeking a hands-on Head of Procurement to lead end-to-end sourcing of materials, equipment, and services for a manufacturing plant. You will develop strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery while ensuring ISO compliance.

You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, oversee inventory planning, and drive digital improvements in purchasing processes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Economics or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement/purchasing within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in local and international sourcing is an advantage.
• Proven experience in managing and leading a team.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Good understanding of supply chain and inventory management.
• Highly organized with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and procurement systems (ERP knowledge is an added advantage).
• Willing to be based in Banting (near KLIA, Sepang).

Responsibilities

• Lead the sourcing and procurement of raw materials, equipment, and services from qualified and reliable suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to achieve optimal value and cost savings.
• Ensure timely procurement to support uninterrupted plant operations.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve purchasing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives, supplier rationalization, and process efficiency improvements.
• Identify opportunities for digitalization and automation within purchasing processes.
• Evaluate, select, and develop suppliers based on quality, cost competitiveness, and reliability.
• Monitor supplier performance (delivery, quality, service level) in compliance with ISO and internal standards.
• Build strong supplier relationships and manage contract performance.
• Oversee store operations to maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Ensure proper inventory planning, stock control, and minimization of excess or obsolete stock.
• Collaborate with production and planning teams to ensure supply continuity.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, procedures, and ISO requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation and audit readiness.
• Identify and mitigate procurement risks.
• Lead, manage, and develop the purchasing team to achieve departmental KPIs.
• Provide coaching, training, and performance management.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance work culture.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Supply chain

Inventory management

Analytical

Problem-solving

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Education

Degree in Business Administration or Economics

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Lead and manage the end-to-end procurement function to ensure timely, cost-effective, and quality sourcing of materials, equipment, and services. Develop and execute purchasing strategies that support operational efficiency, cost optimization, and compliance with organizational and ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Procurement & Sourcing
• Lead the sourcing and procurement of raw materials, equipment, and services from qualified and reliable suppliers
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to achieve optimal value and cost savings
• Ensure timely procurement to support uninterrupted plant operations
• Strategy & Process Improvement
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve purchasing strategies aligned with business objectives
• Drive cost optimization initiatives, supplier rationalization, and process efficiency improvements
• Identify opportunities for digitalization and automation within purchasing processes
• Evaluate, select, and develop suppliers based on quality, cost competitiveness, and reliability
• Monitor supplier performance (delivery, quality, service level) in compliance with ISO and internal standards
• Build strong supplier relationships and manage contract performance
• Inventory & Store Management
• Oversee store operations to maintain optimal inventory levels
• Ensure proper inventory planning, stock control, and minimization of excess or obsolete stock
• Collaborate with production and planning teams to ensure supply continuity
• Compliance & Governance
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, procedures, and ISO requirements
• Maintain accurate documentation and audit readiness
• Identify and mitigate procurement risks
• Lead, manage, and develop the purchasing team to achieve departmental KPIs
• Provide coaching, training, and performance management
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance work culture

Qualifications

• Possess Degree in Business Administration, Economics or any related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement/purchasing within a manufacturing environment
• Experience in both local and international sourcing is an advantage
• Proven experience in managing and leading a team
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
• Good understanding of supply chain and inventory management
• Highly organized with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and procurement systems (ERP knowledge is an added advantage)
• Willing to be based in Banting (near KLIA, Sepang)

Required Skills

• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
• Good understanding of supply chain and inventory management
• Highly organized with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and procurement systems (ERP knowledge is an added advantage)