Purchasing Specialist

Advanced Electronic Materials (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Kulim; On-site; MYR 47,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Electronic Materials (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is seeking a proactive Purchasing professional to manage planning and procurement activities at Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Kedah. You will ensure timely sourcing of raw and indirect materials, monitor stock levels, and coordinate with suppliers to meet production needs.

The role requires collaboration, communication in Bahasa Malaysia and English (Mandarin advantageous) and the ability to manage multiple priorities with ERP and MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Degree in any related discipline is required.
• Minimum 3 years of purchasing experience in a related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and PowerPoint.

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 inventory levels, source and develop qualified suppliers, and manage POs.
• Track delivery schedules, expedite overdue orders, and resolve supplier issues.
• Support cost-reduction and quality-improvement initiatives through supplier performance.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Degree in related discipline

Tools

Excel

ERP system

PowerPoint

Job description

Advanced Electronic Materials (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd – Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Kedah

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 purchasing related field.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel, Purchasing/ ERP system, and PowerPoint

Strong sense of team cooperation.

Good communication skills in Bahasa Malaysia and English,Mandarin to effectively communicate with our diverse client base and stakeholders.

Able to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.