Purchasing Manager (Sheet Metal Industry)

SmartHire by SEEK; Penang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartHire by SEEK is seeking a Purchasing Manager (Sheet Metal Industry) to lead a seven-person team responsible for strategic sourcing, supplier development and purchasing across sheet metal, stamping, machining and related components.

You will own cost, quality, delivery and supply continuity, collaborating with Production, Planning, Engineering, Quality, Warehouse and Finance to align purchasing with business goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing/procurement in manufacturing
• Strong sourcing, supplier development and supplier evaluation experience
• Knowledge of procurement processes and supply chain practices
• Leadership experience with the ability to develop staff
• Excellent negotiation, analytical and communication skills
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and MS Office
• Mandarin and English language skills for supplier communications

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and purchasing for sheet metal, stamping, machining, electrical components and raw materials
• Build and develop local and overseas supplier base for price, quality and delivery
• Conduct market research, cost analysis and supplier benchmarking to drive savings
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers
• Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective actions
• Collaborate with Production, Planning, Engineering, Quality, Warehouse and Finance
• Review requisitions and quotes to select best sourcing options
• Ensure supply continuity and mitigate material availability risks
• Maintain and improve purchasing procedures and supplier evaluation systems
• Lead and develop the Purchasing team and track KPIs

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategic sourcing

Supplier development

Negotiation

Cost analysis

ERP / MRP

MS Office

Team leadership

Job description

Our client is seeking a Purchasing Manager (Sheet Metal Industry) to join their team!

This is an opportunity to lead strategic sourcing, supplier development and purchasing for a manufacturing operation. This role offers ownership of cost, quality, delivery and supply continuity while leading a seven-person Purchasing team and working closely with key business functions.

What you'll be doing?

• Lead purchasing activities: Manage sourcing and purchasing for sheet metal, stamping, machining, electrical components, raw materials, hardware and other production materials.
• Build the supplier base: Identify, evaluate, qualify and develop local and overseas suppliers to support competitive pricing, quality, capacity and delivery.
• Drive cost savings: Conduct market research, supplier benchmarking, cost analysis and alternative sourcing reviews to improve overall value.
• Negotiate commercial terms: Lead discussions on pricing, contracts, payment terms, minimum order quantities, lead times and other supplier conditions.
• Manage supplier performance: Monitor cost, quality, delivery, capacity and responsiveness, and drive corrective actions when needed.
• Partner cross-functionally: Work with Production, Planning, Engineering, Quality, Warehouse and Finance to align purchasing with production needs and business objectives.
• Make informed purchasing decisions: Review material requirements, purchase requisitions, quotations and comparisons to select the best sourcing options.
• Protect supply continuity: Monitor material availability, supplier lead times and supply risks, taking proactive action to prevent production disruptions.
• Strengthen purchasing standards: Maintain purchasing procedures, supplier evaluation systems and sourcing standards in line with company policies and ISO requirements.
• Lead the team: Allocate work, manage performance and support the development of the Purchasing team.
• Track procurement performance: Prepare reports and monitor KPIs covering cost savings, supplier performance, on-time delivery and material availability.

Who are they looking for?

• Relevant experience: Candidates with at least 5 years of purchasing or procurement experience, including strong hand-on sourcing and supplier development experience, are sought.
• Manufacturing sourcing expertise: Strong experience with sheet metal, stamping, machining, electrical components, hardware or other manufacturing-related materials will be important.
• Supplier and commercial capability: Proven experience in supplier sourcing, quotation comparison, cost analysis, price negotiation and supplier evaluation is required.
• Procurement knowledge: A strong understanding of procurement processes, supplier management and supply chain practices will support success in the role.
• Team leadership: Experience leading a team, with the ability to allocate work, manage performance and develop staff, is required.
• Commercial problem-solving: Strong negotiation, analytical, communication and problem-solving skills, together with the ability to identify cost reductions and alternative suppliers, are valued.
• Systems proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with ERP or MRP systems will be useful in managing purchasing activities effectively.
• Language capability: Good command of Mandarin and English is required for communication with local and overseas suppliers.