Senior Purchasing

Aurora Talent; Seri Kembangan; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Purchasing Executive in Seri Kembangan. The role involves sourcing and negotiating with suppliers, managing the purchasing process, and collaborating with various teams to ensure procurement needs are met. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in purchasing, with proficiency in SAP and Mandarin essential for communication with suppliers from China. This position offers a permanent placement in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a purchasing/procurement role.
• Experience in manufacturing, trading, or electronics/electrical industry preferred.
• Good understanding of procurement workflows.

Responsibilities

• Source and negotiate with suppliers for competitive pricing.
• Manage the end-to-end purchasing process.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for procurement requirements.
• Implement cost reduction and process improvements.
• Maintain purchasing database and supplier profiles.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Cost reduction strategies

ERP systems knowledge

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Mandarin

Education

Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

SAP System

Job description

Overview

Aurora Talent, we specialize in providing a holistic suite of solutions to deliver the promise of reliable recruitment and advisory services to help your company and brand grow amidst a competitive landscape.

We pride ourselves in delivering incomparable talent acquisition and advisory solutions in the Power Renewables, Oil and Gas, Building Materials, Built Environment, Civil & Infrastructure.

Job Title

Senior Purchasing Executive / Purchasing Executive

Job Details

• Permanent Position
• Seri Kembangan

Responsibilities

• Source and negotiate with local and international suppliers to obtain the most competitive pricing, terms, and conditions.
• Manage the end-to-end purchasing process, from issuing purchase orders (POs) to monitoring delivery timelines, ensuring timely availability of materials.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., production, planning, engineering, QA/QC) to understand procurement requirements and ensure alignment.
• Identify and implement opportunities for cost reduction, supplier consolidation, and process improvements.
• Maintain and regularly update the purchasing database, supplier profiles, and material master data in SAP.
• Conduct quarterly evaluations of supplier performance, addressing issues related to quality, delivery, and service.
• Ensure full compliance with company policies, standard operating procedures, and procurement best practices.
• Support and ensure proper documentation and process flow in line with ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Prepare, submit, and manage applications to government and regulatory bodies, including:
  
  • SIRIM – Product certification, testing reports, labeling requirements
  • Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST) – Certificate of Approval (COA) for electrical products
  • Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) – Device certifications
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Authority

• Authorized to issue Purchase Orders and update Material Master Data.
• Manage logistics and shipping arrangements from PO issuance to arrival at warehouse or project site.
• Follow up and coordinate the collection and verification of Delivery Orders (DOs) and related documents.

Requirements

• Education: Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of working experience in a purchasing / procurement role, preferably in a manufacturing, trading, or electronics/electrical industry.
• Technical Skills: SAP System; Good understanding of ERP systems and procurement workflows; Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other relevant MS Office tools.
• Language: Proficiency in Mandarin (spoken and written) is essential for communication with China-based suppliers

If you're interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply or send your CV to [e-mail]

Azzam Harris,

Senior Recruitment Consultant

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