Purchasing Manager (Baking Ingredients Supply)

Bakels (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Parking

Group hospitalisation insurance

Group term life

Job summary

Bakels Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead our procurement function, overseeing sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiations, and cost optimization.

The role collaborates with Demand Planning, Production, QA, NPD, and Finance to ensure a reliable and cost-effective supply chain. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 5 years of manufacturing procurement experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of purchasing/procurement experience in manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management and commercial skills.
• Experience in sourcing, contract management and import procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead purchasing for raw materials, packaging, indirect materials, and services.
• Develop sourcing strategies to optimize cost, quality, and supply continuity.
• Manage supplier relationships, evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Coordinate local and import procurement to ensure material availability.
• Identify cost-saving and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor market trends and supply risks to support strategic decisions.
• Support NPD and business growth through effective supplier sourcing and planning.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety requirements, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Sourcing

Import procurement

ERP systems

MS Office

Food safety knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

About the role

Bakels (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced and results-driven Purchasing Manager to lead our procurement function. This role is responsible for sourcing and procurement activities, supplier management, contract negotiation, cost optimization, and ensuring the timely availability of materials and services to support business operations.

The successful candidate will work closely with Demand Planning, Production, Quality Assurance, NPD, and Finance teams to ensure a reliable and cost-effective supply chain.

Key responsibilities

Lead and manage all purchasing and sourcing activities for raw materials, packaging materials, indirect materials, and services.

Develop and implement sourcing strategies to optimize cost, quality, and supply continuity.

Manage supplier relationships, performance evaluations, and contract negotiations.

Coordinate local and import procurement activities to ensure timely material availability.

Identify and implement cost-saving and continuous improvement initiatives.

Monitor market trends, supply risks, and commodity developments to support strategic purchasing decisions.

Support New Product Development (NPD) and business growth projects through effective supplier sourcing and procurement planning.

Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety requirements, and regulatory standards.

What we're looking for

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

Minimum 5 years of purchasing/procurement experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.

Strong negotiation, supplier management, and commercial skills.

Experience in sourcing, contract management, and import procurement.

Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Knowledge of food safety and quality management systems (e.g. FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, HACCP) would be an advantage.

Good command of both English and Bahasa Malaysia; proficiency in additional languages is an added advantage

About us

Bakels (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is part of the international Bakels Group, a leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative baking ingredients and solutions. We serve a wide range of customers across the bakery, foodservice, and food manufacturing industries, delivering high-quality products backed by technical expertise and exceptional customer service. At Bakels, we are committed to innovation, quality, continuous improvement, and developing our people to achieve sustainable business growth.

What we offer

We offer a competitive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience, together with a comprehensive range of employee benefits. At Bakels Malaysia, we foster a collaborative and supportive work environment that values teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement. Employees are provided with opportunities for professional development and career advancement through ongoing training and exposure to diverse business challenges.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Perks and benefits Medical Parking Group Hospitalisation Insurance & Group Term Life