Purchasing Specialist

AP Risewave Consulting; Kulim; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AP Risewave Consulting is seeking a Procurement professional in Malaysia to plan and execute purchasing activities aligned with production needs. You will ensure timely procurement of raw materials and services, manage PO processes, and monitor supplier performance to achieve cost efficiency.

The role requires a degree in a related discipline with at least 3 years in purchasing, strong MS Office and ERP skills, and the ability to work independently while coordinating with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree in any related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in purchasing related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel, Purchasing/ ERP system, and PowerPoint.
• Strong sense of team cooperation.
• Good communication skills to effectively communicate with our diverse client base and stakeholders.
• Able to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute purchasing activities based on production requirements, stock levels, and operational needs.
• Ensure timely procurement of raw materials, indirect materials (MRO, consumables), and services.
• Monitor supplier performance in terms of delivery, quality, pricing, and service.
• Resolve supplier issues, delinquencies, and non-conformance cases.
• Prepare, issue, and manage Purchase Orders (POs) in accordance with approved requisitions and budgets.
• Track and manage delivery schedules to ensure on-time delivery.
• Expedite overdue orders and follow up with suppliers when required.
• Manage procurement of indirect items, including MRO supplies, office supplies, tooling, packaging materials, and services.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Independent work

Education

Degree in related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP system

PowerPoint

Job description

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• Plan and execute purchasing activities based on production requirements, stock levels, and operational needs.
• Ensure timely procurement of raw materials, indirect materials (MRO, consumables), and services.
• Monitor inventory levels and avoid shortages, excess stock, and obsolescence.Source, evaluate, and develop qualified suppliers for materials and services.
• Continuously seek new materials or alternative suppliers to support cost reduction and quality improvement initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance in terms of delivery, quality, pricing, and service.
• Resolve supplier issues, delinquencies, and non-conformance cases.
• Prepare, issue, and manage Purchase Orders (POs) in accordance with approved requisitions and budgets.
• Ensure POs are accurate in terms of pricing, quantity, specifications, and delivery terms.
• Track and manage delivery schedules to ensure on-time delivery.
• Expedite overdue orders and follow up with suppliers when required.
• Manage procurement of indirect items, including MRO supplies, office supplies, tooling, packaging materials, and services.
• Ensure indirect purchases are cost-effective and aligned with company policy.
• Monitor usage trends and recommend cost-saving measures.
• Other adhoc task/project as assigned by superior from time to time.

Requirements:

• Degree in any related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in puchasing related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel , Purchasing/ ERP system, and PowerPoint
• Strong sense of team cooperation.
• Good communication skills to effectively communicate with our diverse client base and stakeholders.
• Able to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.