Senior Materials Purchasing Manager

Plexus Corp.; George Town; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company located in George Town, Malaysia, is looking for a Manager - Purchasing to lead and manage the Purchasing team. The role involves mentoring team leads, ensuring adherence to purchasing policies, and driving operational improvements. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of experience or a Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. This position may require less than 40% travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience or a Master’s degree with 3 years relevant experience.
• Requires previous supervisory experience.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment across various functional business groups.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and manage purchasing team leads for optimum effectiveness.
• Ensure purchasing of materials adheres to company policies.
• Accountable for team performance in purchasing execution metrics.
• Lead best practice identification and implementation.
• Focus on evaluative potential and employee development.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Detail oriented

Self-starter

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong problem solving skills

Advanced knowledge of Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

Job description

A global technology company located in George Town, Malaysia, is looking for a Manager - Purchasing to lead and manage the Purchasing team. The role involves mentoring team leads, ensuring adherence to purchasing policies, and driving operational improvements. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of experience or a Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. This position may require less than 40% travel.