Purchasing Manager (Metal Fabrication, Mandarin Speaker required)

Career International FOS Pte Ltd; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Career International FOS Pte Ltd in Penang, Malaysia seeks an experienced Head of Purchasing to lead sourcing and procurement activities across metal, stamping, machining, and related materials. You will coordinate with Production, Planning, Engineering and other departments to meet production requirements and company goals.

The role requires 4+ years in purchasing/procurement, strong supplier development skills, and proficiency in English and Chinese for local and overseas suppliers, with

Qualifications

• 4+ years in purchasing/procurement with hands-on sourcing and supplier development.
• Strong experience in sourcing metal materials, sheet metal, stamping, maching or equivalent materials.
• Proven experience in supplier sourcing, quotation comparison, cost analysis, price negotiation, and supplier evaluation.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, supplier management, and supply chain practices.
• Good negotiation, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to identify cost reduction opportunities and develop alternative suppliers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with ERP/MRP systems.
• Good command of English and Chinese for local and overseas suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage sourcing and purchasing activities for sheet metal, stamping, machining, electrical components, raw materials, hardware, and other production-related materials.
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop new local and overseas suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, quality, capacity, and delivery performance.
• Conduct market research and supplier benchmarking to identify cost-saving and alternative sourcing opportunities.
• Lead price negotiation, contract terms, payment terms, MOQ, lead time, and other commercial conditions with suppliers.
• Develop and maintain a reliable supplier base to support production requirements and business growth.
• Monitor supplier performance in terms of cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and responsiveness, and drive corrective actions where required.
• Review material requirements, purchase requisitions, and supplier quotations to ensure appropriate sourcing and purchasing decisions.
• Manage supplier quotation comparison, cost analysis, and purchasing decisions to achieve the best overall value.
• Monitor material availability, supplier lead times, and potential supply risks; take proactive action to prevent production disruptions.
• Lead and develop the Purchasing team, including work allocation, performance management, and staff development.

Skills

Sourcing & supplier development

Negotiation

ERP/MRP familiarity

Microsoft Office

English & Chinese communication

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lead and manage sourcing and purchasing activities for sheet metal, stamping, machining, electrical components, raw materials, hardware, and other production-related materials. Report to Managing Director and work closely with Production, Planning, Engineering and other departments to ensure materials are purchased according to production requirements and company objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage sourcing and purchasing activities for sheet metal, stamping, machining, electrical components, raw materials, hardware, and other production-related materials.
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop new local and overseas suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, quality, capacity, and delivery performance.
• Conduct market research and supplier benchmarking to identify cost-saving and alternative sourcing opportunities.
• Lead price negotiation, contract terms, payment terms, MOQ, lead time, and other commercial conditions with suppliers.
• Develop and maintain a reliable supplier base to support production requirements and business growth.
• Monitor supplier performance in terms of cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and responsiveness, and drive corrective actions where required.
• Review material requirements, purchase requisitions, and supplier quotations to ensure appropriate sourcing and purchasing decisions.
• Manage supplier quotation comparison, cost analysis, and purchasing decisions to achieve the best overall value.
• Monitor material availability, supplier lead times, and potential supply risks; take proactive action to prevent production disruptions.
• Lead and develop the Purchasing team, including work allocation, performance management, and staff development.

About you

• Minimum 4+ years experience in purchasing/procurement, with strong hands-on experience in sourcing and supplier development.
• Strong experience in sourcing metal materials, sheet metal, stamping, machining or equivalent manufacturing-related materials.
• Proven experience in supplier sourcing, quotation comparison, cost analysis, price negotiation, and supplier evaluation.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, supplier management, and supply chain practices.
• Good negotiation, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to identify cost reduction opportunities and develop alternative suppliers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with ERP/MRP systems.
• Good command of English and Chinese for local and overseas suppliers.