Purchasing Specialist

PerkinElmer; Gelang Patah; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scientific company located in Gelang Patah, Johor, is looking for a Purchasing Specialist. The role involves supporting material supply for production, managing purchase orders, and ensuring timely deliveries. Responsibilities include administrative tasks such as SAP updates, inventory monitoring, and supplier performance tracking. Candidates should be prepared to streamline processes and support open market sourcing initiatives while maintaining adherence to quality standards. This position offers a dynamic work environment committed to diversity.

Responsibilities

• Support current workload on Q4 acute shortages and ensure Q1 material supply is secured.
• Perform administrative tasks including SAP tasks and excel tracking.
• Support open market sourcing for COTS parts.
• Release purchase orders per system-generated requisitions.
• Monitor material delivery according to SIOP plan.

Job description

Purchasing Specialist

Gelang Patah, Johor, Malaysia

Responsibilities

• Support current workload on Q4 acute shortages & ensure Q1 material supply is secured.
• Perform administrative tasks: SAP tasks / updates (PIR/SL update, DR for NPI, QIR review), excel tracking/price comparison, send RFQ / download drawings, etc.
• Support open market sourcing for COTS parts to connect supply.
• Possibly extend into less challenging suppliers’ management (bulk part replenishment, etc).
• Work closely with Production Planner on demand requirement.
• Release purchase orders per system‑generated purchase requisitions and ensure all purchase orders are delivered on time.
• Proactively monitor material delivery according to SIOP plan to ensure no material shortage impact to production.
• Attend daily production meetings to communicate material issues and advise action items.
• Perform weekly inventory monitoring to ensure all raw material inventory targets are achieved.
• Supplier performance tracking and management.
• Review E&O and manage LTB activities to minimize obsolescence risk.
• Streamline processes and drive continuous improvement in performance and customer/employee satisfaction.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.