PURCHASING OFFICER

IJM Corporation Berhad; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

IJM Corporation Berhad in Penang seeks a Purchasing Specialist to handle materials, equipment, and services for projects and operations. You will prepare and issue Purchase Orders aligned with approved pricing, vendors, and requirements, coordinating with project, site, and internal teams to ensure timely delivery.

The role requires a degree in business or supply chain and at least 2 years in purchasing. Experience in construction is an advantage; strong Excel and purchasing systems skills are

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in purchasing or procurement.
• Experience in construction or project-based environment is an advantage.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and basic purchasing systems.

Responsibilities

• Handle purchasing of materials, equipment, and services required for projects and operations.
• Prepare and issue Purchase Orders in accordance with approved pricing, vendors, and requirements.
• Coordinate with project, site, and internal teams to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Source and compare quotations to achieve competitive pricing and cost efficiency.
• Follow up with suppliers on delivery schedules, quality issues, and documentation.
• Maintain proper records for purchases, supplier details, and reports.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve any supply-related issues.
• Support urgent and ad-hoc purchasing requests when required.
• Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company procedures.

Skills

Well-organized

Detail-oriented

Under pressure

Excel proficiency

Education

Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

Excel

Purchasing systems

Job description

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Handle purchasing of materials, equipment, and services required for projects and operations.

Prepare and issue Purchase Orders in accordance with approved pricing, vendors, and requirements.

Coordinate with project, site, and internal teams to ensure timely delivery of materials.

Source and compare quotations to achieve competitive pricing and cost efficiency.

Follow up with suppliers on delivery schedules, quality issues, and documentation.

Maintain proper records for purchases, supplier details, and reports.

Monitor supplier performance and resolve any supply-related issues.

Support urgent and ad-hoc purchasing requests when required.

Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company procedures.

Requirements

Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field.

Minimum 2 years’ experience in purchasing or procurement.

Experience in construction or project-based environment is an advantage.

Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and basic purchasing systems.