Senior Buyer

XP Power LLC; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

XP Power LLC in Malaysia is seeking a seasoned Purchasing/Supply Chain professional to negotiate with suppliers, manage POs, monitor inventory, and coordinate across XP Group factories. You will analyze market conditions, lead times, and supply risks while supporting cross-functional teams with timely data and updates.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, strong communication, and proactive multitasking in a fast-paced environment, with Mandarin as a notable advantage.Remote work is not

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related discipline.
• More than 5 years of experience in purchasing or supply chain, preferably in EMS, electronics, or a high-mix manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with suppliers on pricing, delivery, and lead time management.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems (SAP experience is an advantage).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess supply risks and make data‑driven decisions.
• Good communication skills; ability to work effectively with regional and cross‑functional teams.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Power BI and Power Query, Data Model, DAX, Visual Reporting is an advantage.
• Ability to communicate in Mandarin is a huge advantage due to heavy correspondence with China suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with suppliers on pricing, lead time, and delivery commitments to support production and business requirements.
• Manage purchase orders and closely follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Monitor inventory levels and initiate replenishment activities based on demand signals.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, delivery, and inventory records in the system.
• Coordinate with purchasing teams across XP Group factories for material allocation, exchange, and alignment.
• Analyze supplier capacity, market conditions, and lead time trends to identify and mitigate material supply risks.
• Support material control and cross-functional teams by providing timely and accurate updates on material status and delivery issues.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly data reviews to support purchasing and inventory decisions.
• Act as a key communication bridge between suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Mandarin

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Power Query

Data Model

DAX

Visual Reporting

Job description

We are committed to our culture that values Customer Focus, Flexibility, Knowledge, Speed and Integrity. Joining our team means you will work in a high performing global company where employees collaborate and strive for excellence.

Job Description

Negotiate with suppliers on pricing, lead time, and delivery commitments to support production and business requirements.

Manage purchase orders and closely follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.

Monitor inventory levels and initiate replenishment activities based on demand signals.

Maintain accurate purchasing, delivery, and inventory records in the system.

Coordinate with purchasing teams across XP Group factories for material allocation, exchange, and alignment.

Analyze supplier capacity, market conditions, and lead time trends to identify and mitigate material supply risks.

Support material control and cross-functional teams by providing timely and accurate updates on material status and delivery issues.

Perform daily, weekly, and monthly data reviews to support purchasing and inventory decisions.

Act as a key communication bridge between suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment.

• Collecting/consolidating data from various sources and organizing them into usable formats.
• Using statistical tools to derive meaningful information/insights from raw business data and analyzing data to find answers to specific questions.
• Creating data visualizations and reports for other stakeholders to comprehend business facts and trends to make better decisions.

Participate in and support company initiatives and continuous improvement activities.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related discipline.

More than 5 years of experience in purchasing or supply chain, preferably in EMS, electronics, or a high-mix manufacturing environment.

Experience working with suppliers on pricing, delivery, and lead time management.

Hands‑on experience with ERP systems (SAP experience is an advantage).

Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess supply risks and make data‑driven decisions.

Good communication skills; ability to work effectively with regional and cross‑functional teams.

Proactive, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Power BI and Power Query, Data Model, DAX, Visual Reporting is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to model and interpret data.
• Ability to communicate in Mandarin is a huge advantage due to heavy correspondence with China suppliers.