Senior Buyer

Kaifa Technology (M) Sdn Bhd; Kulai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaifa Technology (M) Sdn Bhd is seeking a procurement professional to develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities in Kulai, Malaysia. You will manage end-to-end purchasing—from RFQs to delivery tracking—and negotiate favorable terms with suppliers to ensure quality and on-time performance.

The role requires 3–5 years of procurement experience, strong supplier management, and proficiency with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in SCM or related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of procurement/purchasing experience.
• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing and supplier management.
• Experience in contract negotiation and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing and procurement strategies for assigned commodities.
• Manage end-to-end purchasing activities: RFQs, supplier selection, PO placement, delivery tracking.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, contracts, and long-term supply agreements.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality and on-time delivery.
• Monitor supplier KPIs: OTD, quality, lead time, responsiveness.
• Analyze spend and drive cost-saving and productivity initiatives.
• Collaborate with Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance to support production and NPI.
• Manage shortages, expedite critical deliveries, and resolve supply chain issues.
• Forecast demand, optimize inventory, and plan purchases to meet targets.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in SCM

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Develop and execute sourcing and procurement strategies for assigned commodities.

Manage end-to-end purchasing activities, including RFQs, supplier selection, purchase order placement, and delivery tracking.

Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, contracts, and long-term supply agreements.

Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, cost competitiveness, and reliable delivery performance.

Monitor supplier KPIs, including On-Time Delivery (OTD), quality performance, lead time, and responsiveness.

Analyze spend, identify cost-saving opportunities, and drive value engineering and productivity initiatives.

Collaborate with Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance to support production and new product introductions (NPI).

Manage material shortages, expedite critical deliveries, and resolve supply chain issues to prevent production disruptions.

Conduct demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and purchase planning to achieve inventory and working capital targets.

Requirement

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Logistics, or a related discipline.

Minimum 3-5 years of procurement or purchasing experience, preferably in the electronics manufacturing, EMS, semiconductor, or medical device industry.

Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, and procurement best practices.

Proven experience managing supplier relationships and driving cost reduction initiatives.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret spend data, market trends, and supplier performance metrics.

Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Kaifa's current EMS portfolio includes Hard Disk Drive, Smartphones, DRAM Module, USB, Medical Devices, Industrial Products, PCBA, LED Chip Probing and Laboratory Services. In 2013, Kaifa was ranked 9th in The MMI Top 50 EMS providers and will continue to pursue its goal as a major provider of electronic products and services.

Kaifa's current EMS portfolio includes Hard Disk Drive, Smartphones, DRAM Module, USB, Medical Devices, Industrial Products, PCBA, LED Chip Probing and Laboratory Services. In 2013, Kaifa was ranked 9th in The MMI Top 50 EMS providers and will continue to pursue its goal as a major provider of electronic products and services.