Senior Material Manager (Penang)

Plexus Manufacturing Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Miscellaneous allowance

Dental

Sports (e.g. Gym)

Parking

Event Center

Employee Privilege Program

Meal Sub

Job summary

Plexus Manufacturing Sdn Bhd in Penang seeks a Strategic Purchasing Leader to set direction for the Procurement team and align with regional and corporate goals. The role requires mentoring, process oversight, and the ability to manage supplier relationships while safeguarding Plexus metrics.

You will partner with multiple functions to implement contingency plans, drive talent development, and ensure customer demands are met with cost efficiency and integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of related experience.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter who can operate with limited direction.
• Ability to work across functions in a dynamic environment.
• Proficient in Google Workspace or MS Office, with advanced Excel.
• Good interpersonal skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Escalation level for MTM on customer/materials issues.
• Oversee total materials procurement and planning process.
• Mentor MTM, DA and buyers to meet customer demands while preserving Plexus metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure contingency/crisis plans.
• Model Plexus Core Values and drive staff development and succession planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Self-starter

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Google Workspace

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

Excel

Job description

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 with 8 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.

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.

Make a difference with Plexus.

We are creators. Innovators. Engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and service experts passionate about building a better world. When you join Plexus, you’ll be part of a collaborative, imaginative team of problem-solvers. You’ll partner with leading companies across the globe to bring exciting, life-changing new technologies to their customers.

Plexus is a global company where you can push the boundaries of innovation and discover your highest potential. You can deliver solutions to our customers through visionary products that protect lives, discover elusive answers, help people and cultures connect, and revolutionize how we experience the world around us. Whether you’re an experienced professional or skilled manufacturer, a recent graduate ready to make an impact or a student eager to gain hands-on internship experience - with a career at Plexus, you can make a real difference.

Make a difference with Plexus.

We are creators. Innovators. Engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and service experts passionate about building a better world. When you join Plexus, you’ll be part of a collaborative, imaginative team of problem-solvers. You’ll partner with leading companies across the globe to bring exciting, life-changing new technologies to their customers.

Plexus is a global company where you can push the boundaries of innovation and discover your highest potential. You can deliver solutions to our customers through visionary products that protect lives, discover elusive answers, help people and cultures connect, and revolutionize how we experience the world around us. Whether you’re an experienced professional or skilled manufacturer, a recent graduate ready to make an impact or a student eager to gain hands‑on internship experience - with a career at Plexus, you can make a real difference.

• Medical
• Miscellaneous allowance
• Dental
• Sports (e.g. Gym)
• Parking
• Event Center
• Employee Privilege Program
• Meal Sub

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