Purchasing Manager (ID: 678415)

Persolkelly; Kajang Municipal Council; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Malaysia is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement processes, negotiate supplier contracts, and ensure material availability for production. Candidates should have significant experience in procurement management within the manufacturing sector and possess strong analytical and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in purchasing or procurement management role.
• Proficient in SAP and ERP systems.
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Order and source raw materials for production.
• Negotiate competitive prices and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Monitor procurement plan and stock levels.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Take charge of ordering / sourcing of raw materials for production use and local trading products to be available for the sales department.

Provide proper guidance for the Purchasing team and monitor the procurement plan being carried out.

Request quotations and negotiate on competitive price / payment terms / delivery schedule from suppliers by keeping competitive purchase cost.

Shipping and logistic planning for raw materials of import shipment and liaison with forwarding agent to meet Customs procedures and Sales Service Tax (SST) requirement.

Maintain sufficient supply of materials and monitor stocks levels to avoid idle time in production. Ensure deliveries of materials and all other items purchased are on schedule.

Actively communicate with suppliers to improve their overall performance in terms of delivery, pricing and material quality.

Ensure purchased materials conform to the specific requirements of the requester, including safety aspects.

Request and review the data attached with the purchased chemical base items to ensure the ability to meet (future) the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) European Union Directive and other requirements.

Conduct existing and new suppliers’ performance, by ranking and selecting based on the services provided based on the internal Vendor Rating System.

Ad-hoc tasks assigned by the management.

Understand, implement, and uphold the company's QMS, EMS and OHSMS activities when necessary.

Who we're looking for

A minimum of 5 years of experience in a purchasing or procurement management role, preferably within the manufacturing industry

Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills to secure the best possible deals with suppliers

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to make data-driven decisions

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and suppliers

Proficiency in using SAP, ERP systems, and other digital tools to streamline processes

A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field

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Human Resources & Recruitment 101-1,000 employees

PERSOLKELLY is one of the largest recruitment companies in Asia Pacific providing comprehensive end-to-end workforce solutions to clients. Headquartered in Singapore, the company was established in 2016 and is a joint venture between Kelly Services, Inc. and affiliates of PERSOL HOLDINGS Co. Ltd. Today, PERSOLKELLY operates more than 45 offices across 13 markets including Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. For more information, please visit www.persolkelly.com

PERSOLKELLY is one of the largest recruitment companies in Asia Pacific providing comprehensive end-to-end workforce solutions to clients. Headquartered in Singapore, the company was established in 2016 and is a joint venture between Kelly Services, Inc. and affiliates of PERSOL HOLDINGS Co. Ltd. Today, PERSOLKELLY operates more than 45 offices across 13 markets including Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. For more information, please visit www.persolkelly.com

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