Senior Buyer

Ascentec Engineering Sdn Bhd; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Penang is looking for a Buyer with at least 4 years of experience. The ideal candidate will be responsible for establishing relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with purchasing policies. A diploma or degree in a related field is required along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems. Strong negotiation and organizational skills, along with excellent communication in English and Bahasa Malaysia, are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP management systems.
• Strong organizational and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery and reliability.
• Work closely with departments to align purchasing strategies.
• Negotiate terms in supply/service agreements.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication in English

Verbal communication in Bahasa Malaysia

Written communication in English

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Finance, Supply Chain or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP management systems

Job description

Responsibilities

Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery and reliability.

Work closely with departments like finance, operations, and production to understand their needs and align purchasing strategies accordingly.

Obtain timely price quotations (RFQ) and proposals (RFP) for services required by the stakeholders.

Negotiate terms and conditions in supply/service agreements to ensure agreements are commercially advantageous to the company while minimizing risk.

Develop and maintain necessary process improvement to achieve work efficiency.

Evaluate vendor performance and conduct regular assessments to ensure compliance.

Report on purchasing metrics, such as cost savings and supplier performance.

Ensure purchasing activities are compliant with the company’s policies.

Manage the PR and PO process and approvals.

Ensure that all purchases are purchased on a timely basis with the right quantity and price through timely issuance of Purchase Orders.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience in a related field.
• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Finance, Supply Chain, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP management systems.
• Strong organizational and negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication in English & Bahasa Malaysia.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• How would you rate your Mandarin language skills?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following languages are you fluent in?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Buyer?
• How would you rate your English language skills?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?