Senior Purchaser

Private Advertiser; Penang; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Malaysia seeks a Senior Purchaser to lead the procurement team and oversee end-to-end sourcing, vendor management, and cost-saving initiatives. You will handle daily procurement activities, support junior staff, and resolve supplier issues to maintain smooth operations.

The role emphasizes RFQ/RFP, tendering, and negotiations with suppliers, ensuring compliance with procurement SOPs while delivering meaningful cost savings and KPI improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years in procurement or sourcing, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in MRO, spare parts, equipment, facility services, or technical engineering services.
• Senior/supervisor experience preferred (1–2 years).
• Able to understand engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience in RFQ, RFP, tendering, supplier evaluation, and negotiation.
• Proficient in ERP systems such as SAP/Oracle and Microsoft Office.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• English and Mandarin language skills advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Procurement Manager in managing daily procurement activities and ensuring timely PR-to-PO processing
• Support and guide junior team members on sourcing, negotiation, supplier issues, and procurement procedures
• Act as the first point of escalation for operational and vendor-related issues
• Monitor team performance and ensure compliance with procurement SOPs
• Prepare weekly and monthly procurement reports, including cost savings, PR-to-PO cycle time, and supplier performance
• Monitor procurement KPIs and follow up on areas requiring improvement
• Manage end-to-end sourcing for MRO items, spare parts, industrial consumables, facility maintenance, and technical services
• Manage RFQ, RFP, tender exercises, supplier evaluations, and commercial negotiations
• Source, evaluate, and onboard qualified suppliers and contractors
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, warranty, and service agreements

Skills

Team leadership

Procurement operations

Sourcing

Tendering

Vendor management

Cost saving initiatives

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Microsoft Office

English & Mandarin communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

SAP/Oracle

MS Excel

Job description

Senior Purchaser role involving team leadership, procurement operations, sourcing, tendering, vendor management, and cost-saving initiatives. The role requires managing end-to-end procurement activities, supporting junior team members, and acting as the first point of escalation for operational and vendor-related issues.

Key responsibilities

Assist the Procurement Manager in managing daily procurement activities and ensuring timely PR-to-PO processing

Support and guide junior team members on sourcing, negotiation, supplier issues, and procurement procedures

Act as the first point of escalation for operational and vendor-related issues

Monitor team performance and ensure compliance with procurement SOPs

Prepare weekly and monthly procurement reports, including cost savings, PR-to-PO cycle time, and supplier performance

Monitor procurement KPIs and follow up on areas requiring improvement

Manage end-to-end sourcing for MRO items, spare parts, industrial consumables, facility maintenance, and technical services

Manage RFQ, RFP, tender exercises, supplier evaluations, and commercial negotiations

Source, evaluate, and onboard qualified suppliers and contractors

Negotiate pricing, payment terms, warranty, and service agreements

About you

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field

Minimum 3–5 years in procurement or sourcing, preferably in a manufacturing environment

Experience in MRO, spare parts, equipment, facility services, or technical engineering services

Preferably 1–2 years of experience in a senior, team lead, or supervisory role

Able to understand engineering drawings, machine parts, and technical specifications

Experience in RFQ, RFP, tendering, supplier evaluation, and negotiation

Proficient in ERP systems such as SAP/Oracle and Microsoft Office

Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Good communication skills in English and Mandarin will be an added advantage