Purchasing Manager (MNC Manufacturing)

Agensi Pekerjaan HR2O Asia Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational company in Penang is seeking a Purchasing Manager responsible for overseeing commodities within the site. The ideal candidate will manage sourcing, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure compliance with company policies. Required qualifications include a master's degree and a minimum of 5 years' experience in procurement. Strong negotiation skills and the ability to work in a multicultural environment are essential. This role will help strengthen the company’s competitive position through effective sourcing strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Ability to negotiate effectively and manage suppliers.
• Experience working in international and multicultural environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage quotes and procure items as needed.
• Place purchase orders for indirect purchasing.
• Negotiate quotes to ensure best pricing and service.
• Resolve discrepancies with suppliers.
• Monitor orders for timely delivery.
• Setup new suppliers as necessary.
• Follow up on commercial agreements.
• Support localization strategies.
• Serve as escalation point for Buyers.
• Achieve cost savings targets.
• Ensure compliance with Group Policies and Procedures.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier Management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Our client is a MNC with a manufacturing site in Penang.

Main mission:

The Purchasing Manager will have responsibility across full commodities within Penang site in accordance with the global strategy identified by our client.

Through efficient sourcing of materials, services & solutions, the Purchasing Manager shall strengthen our client's competitive position by maximizing supplier value, proactively managing business risks & contributing to the creation of value for the Customer.

Key responsibilities

• Manage request for quotations and proposals as needed, to procure items or benchmark current sources
• Place purchase orders in support of indirect purchasing needs
• Review quotes and proposals from suppliers and negotiate as needed to ensure best pricing and service
• Work with suppliers, and stakeholders to resolve payment, services, or supply discrepancies
• Monitor orders and work with suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of goods or services
• Work with stakeholders in the organization to setup new suppliers as needed
• Ensure the set up and follow up of the commercial agreements, especially concerning Price, Quality, Schedule and Logistics conditions for both direct and indirect purchasing.
• Support the development of localization strategies working closely with the global commodity team, with R&D project teams and with Supply Chain.
• Serve as escalation point for Buyers in the resolution of potential issues.
• Achieve cost savings target or goal as determined by leadership
• Ensure due diligence is deployed in relation to our client Group Policies, Code of Conduct, Procedures, Global Terms & Conditions and Confidentiality

Requirements:

• Degree: Master 2
• 5 Years experience in similar role
• Soft skills: International and multicultural experience, effective and tough negotiator, rigorous and autonomous; focused, organized and results oriented