Senior Buyer

XP Power; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

XP Power Ltd is seeking a purchase professional based in Malaysia to negotiate with suppliers, manage orders, and monitor inventory. You will coordinate with XP Group factories, assess supplier capacity, and mitigate material risks through data-driven decisions.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2–3 years of experience in purchasing or supply chain, preferably in EMS or high-mix manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related discipline.
• 2-3 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

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.
• Participate in and support company initiatives and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier coordination

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related

Tools

ERP systems (SAP experience is an advantage)

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.

Participate in and support company initiatives and continuous improvement activities.

Qualifications

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

2-3 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

Additional Information

XP Power provides a safe and healthy working environment that is stimulating and collaborative, where employees are empowered to make a real difference. We place our people at the heart of everything we do. We understand that if we provide our people with the ultimate experience, they will provide the ultimate experience to our customers.