Senior Manager- Purchasing

011 Plexus Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd.; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Penang is seeking a Senior Manager in Purchasing to provide strategic direction to the Purchasing department. The role requires 8-10 years of experience, strong leadership, and the ability to collaborate across functional teams. Candidates should have excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. This position is full-time, located in Malaysia, with occasional travel requirements.

Qualifications

• 8 - 10+ years of experience in the related field or a Master’s degree with at least 5 years of experience in the related field.
• Previous experience in a management role is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and strategic direction to the Purchasing department.
• Oversee the total materials process including procurement and planning.
• Responsible for evaluating potential and driving succession planning.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Detail oriented

Strong written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving skills

Strong Google Workspace or MS Office skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

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Senior Manager- Purchasing

Apply locations Penang, Malaysia time type Full time posted on Posted 8 Days Ago job requisition id R033898

Purpose Statement: Provides leadership and strategic direction to the Purchasing department.Supports the team to achieve enduring goals of the department, site and region, while ensuring these remain aligned with corporate objectives.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Escalation level for MTM on any customer/materials related issues
• Oversee the total materials (procurement and planning) process
• Provide mentoring/coaching to MTM, DA and buyers to ensure customer demands are well executed without compromising Plexus internal metrics
• Work collaboratively with various functional teams to ensure contingency plans are in place to deal with changes/crisis situations
• Responsible to exemplify and hold their team accountable to demonstrating the Plexus Core Values. Leader will focus on evaluating potential, driving succession planning, and ensuring their employees receive the development and coaching required to realize their full potential.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 - 10+ years of experience in the related field, or a Master’s degree and at least 5 years of experience in the related field. Previous experience in a management role is required.

Other Qualifications:

• Strong analytical skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Self-starter with the ability to operate without constant direction.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment across various functional business groups.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Strong Google Workspace or MS Office skills with advanced knowledge of Excel.
• General office equipment and materials.

Physical Requirements:

• Professional office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and low noise level. May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, using a computer, and other office equipment. Minimal physical activity is generally involved, emphasizing the importance of good posture and ergonomic workplace arrangements.

Travel Requirements:

• Less than 40%

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

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Since 1979, Plexus has been partnering with companies to create the products that build a better world. We are a team of over 19,000, providing global Design and Development, Supply Chain Solutions, New Product Introduction, Manufacturing, and Aftermarket Services. Plexus is an industry leader that specializes in serving customers with complex products used in demanding regulatory environments. With a culture built around innovation and customer service, Plexus’ teams create customized end-to-end solutions to assure the realization of the most intricate products.

We help our customers realize their most visionary ideas, and we’re dedicated to doing our work with innovation, integrity and Customer Service Excellence.