Senior Buyer

Lear Corporation; Tanjong Malim; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortune 500 recognition

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Lear, a global automotive technology leader, seeks a Senior Buyer for the Tanjung Malim plant in Malaysia. You will drive strategic sourcing, manage supplier performance, and lead cost-saving initiatives while ensuring compliance with Lear policies and ISO/SOX standards.

The role reports to Plant Manager and collaborates across functions to optimize procurement processes. Responsibilities include identifying needs, conducting RFI/RFP/RFQ, negotiating pricing, and managing P2P activities within

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent; strong analytical and communication skills.
• 3–7 years of experience in procurement or strategy roles.
• Experience with SAP-SRM, COUPA, and supplier negotiations preferred.
• Knowledge of P2P, ERP systems, and ISO/SOX compliance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify purchasing needs and manage project material procurement for Tanjung Malim plant.
• Lead sourcing activities (RFI/RFP/RFQ) and manage supplier contracts.
• Negotiate pricing and monitor supplier performance to meet cost targets.
• Ensure compliance with Lear policies, ISO standards, and SOX requirements.
• Coordinate with internal teams and logistics to resolve issues and drive on-time delivery.
• Support supplier relationships and periodic business reviews.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical)

Tools

SAP-SRM

COUPA

Infor Nexus

Foundry

QAD

Job description

Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Our diverse team of talented employees in 39 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. Lear is Making every drive better™ by providing the technology for safer, smarter, and more comfortable journeys. Lear, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, serves every major automaker in the world and ranks #189 on the Fortune 500.

About the Role

We are seeking for a Senior Buyer. This role will be reporting to Plant Manager. You will be integral in managing our purchasing activities and ensuring the procurement of high-quality materials and services. You will be constantly challenged to optimize procurement processes and achieve cost savings. You will be part of team that is responsible for developing, implementing, and executing strategic sourcing strategies, with an emphasis on supplier management and cost efficiency.

1. Identify Purchasing Needs:

Determine the purchasing needs of the company. Fully responsible for project material purchasing for the Tanjung Malim plant, managing supplier performance, and driving annual cost-saving activities to meet regional purchasing targets.

To coordinate with other departments to understand demand management requirements for both direct and indirect materials, including new project material costs, inbound/outbound freight quotations, packaging costs, and duty rates.

To understand and verify specification of items to buy.

To understand and verify scope of works for provision of services.

To support the freight service deviations/ non-compliances and act in parallel within Purchasing Policy.

To coordinate the service awarding and manage proper contract control and validity.

2. Sourcing:

Conduct RFI/RFP/RFQ/Spot/e-PTA both manual and e-procurement system such as SAP-SRM, COUPA, Infor Nexus, Foundry.

Support negotiations with suppliers to obtain the most competitive pricing.

Ensure all sourcing, bidding and PO activities follow up the correct process and SOX requirements.

Ensure urgent quotations (Spot/e-PTA) are processed through the system in a timely manner to meet customer timelines.

Monitor bid submissions and compile information for management evaluation and approval.

To process PR & PO based on user request either Direct Material via QAD or Indirect Material via COUPA system.

To follow up on Procure to Pay (P2P) process implementation within internal & external stakeholder.

To resolve Foundry Ok-To-Pay (OTP) Freight Bill Audit Statement with internal and external stakeholder.

Process contract and rate approvals via the COUPA system.

Ensure deliverables meet target delivery dates, cost objectives, and quality/specification requirements.

Conduct all purchasing activities in accordance with Lear policies, procedures, ISO/IATF standards, and SOX requirements.

Ensure suppliers are vetted in accordance with Lear Purchasing Policy prior to onboarding, including Confidentiality, Due Diligence, and Rapid Ratings requirements.

Support the development of supplier relationships and manage supplier performance.

Support routine supplier business reviews by evaluating supplier performance and compliance.

Participate in trial shipment monitoring before official onboarding.

Handle issues related with supplier’s operation, rates increase, service scope change etc.

Support project implementation for new plants.

Support new Logistics Service Provider onboarding activities.

Manage suppliers and monitor their performance on a weekly basis, including creating necessary KPIs and analytical reports.

Drive supplier performance improvement and optimize overall processes.

Manage and coordinate with Logistics service provider to provide qualified data.

Coordinate with plant logistics teams to ensure all exceptions are resolved and addressed in a timely manner.

Manage all escalations and prepare reports for suppliers to facilitate solution development.

Support management in handling problematic suppliers related to Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD).

Support management in EDI/ SAP SRM activities with suppliers.

Support the implementation of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, Key Elements, and corporate and regional EHS directives.

Support EH&S activities and programs implementation.

Qualifications:

Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical) or equivalent.

At least 3-7 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.

Good communications and interpersonal skills.

Computer literate, self-motivated, result oriented and a fast learner.

Good organizational and communication skills, team player and positive work attitude.

Advantages Of Working at Ler

Join the growing team at one of Fortune 500 magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies 2024.

Be on the front end of multiple initiatives in Malaysia and building talents.

Enjoy an inclusive work environment that encourages innovation and creativity.