Senior Materials Manager (Purchasing/Planning)

Plexus Manufacturing Sdn Bhd; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical allowance

Dental

Gym / Sports facilities

Parking

Employee Privilege Program

Meal subsidy

Job summary

Plexus Manufacturing Sdn Bhd in Malaysia seeks a senior Purchasing leader to provide strategic direction for the Materials team, aligning with corporate objectives. You will oversee procurement and planning, mentor team members, and collaborate across functions to ensure contingency plans during changes or crises.

The role emphasizes leadership, succession planning, and developing employees to reach their full potential within Plexus values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8+ years of related experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Escalation level for Materials Team Manager on any customer/materials related issues.
• Oversee the total materials (procurement and planning) process.
• Provide mentoring/coaching to Materials Team Manager, Demand Analyst (Materials Planning) 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.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Detail oriented

Self-starter

Cross-functional collaboration

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Excel

Google Workspace

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 Materials Team Manager on any customer/materials related issues

Oversee the total materials (procurement and planning) process

Provide mentoring/coaching to Materials Team Manager, Demand Analyst (Materials Planning) 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.

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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.

Perks and benefits Medical Miscellaneous allowance Dental Sports (e.g. Gym) Parking Event Center, Employee Privilege Program, Meal Sub