Senior Purchasing Executive

MB AUTOMATION (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.; Ayer Keroh; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation company in Malaysia is seeking a Purchasing Executive to oversee procurement processes, negotiate with suppliers, and maintain purchasing records in SAP. The ideal candidate will have a Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field, solid experience in sourcing and negotiation, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office. The role offers opportunities for professional development and a focus on engineering and technology R&D.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare & Wellness

Recognition & Rewards

Professional Development

Global exposure & Mobility

Qualifications

• Proven experience in direct and indirect sourcing, with strong knowledge of end-to-end procurement processes.
• Experience in sourcing electrical/electronic components or suppliers is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conferring with suppliers to obtain prices, specifications, and product details.
• Negotiating prices, contracts, and delivery terms to achieve optimal procurement outcomes.
• Sourcing and evaluating potential suppliers for best package in terms of quality and price.
• Maintaining complete and updated purchasing records, supplier data, and pricing in SAP system.
• Coordinating with user departments and suppliers for project-related purchasing scope.
• Supporting relevant departments with quotations for tenders and proposals.
• Issuing purchase orders in accordance with technical specifications and requirements.
• Identifying and sourcing new parts, suppliers, or subcontractors when required.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship building

Experience in direct and indirect sourcing

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Business Studies, Administration, Management, Supply Chain, or equivalent

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Conferring with suppliers to obtain prices, specifications, and product details.

Negotiating prices, contracts, and delivery terms to achieve optimal procurement outcomes.

Sourcing and Evaluating potential suppliers for both direct and indirect materials/services for best package in terms of quality, price, terms, deliveries, and services.

Maintaining complete and updated purchasing records, supplier data, and pricing in SAP system.

Coordinating with user departments and suppliers for project-related purchasing scope.

Supporting relevant departments with quotations for tenders and proposals.

Coordinating with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.

Issuing purchase orders in accordance with technical specifications and requirements.

Identifying and sourcing new parts, suppliers, or subcontractors when required.

What We're Looking For

Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Business Studies, Administration, Management, Supply Chain, or equivalent.

Proven experience in direct and indirect sourcing, with strong knowledge of end-to-end procurement processes.

Experience in sourcing electrical/electronic components or suppliers is an added advantage.

Strong negotiation skills and ability to build long-term supplier relationships.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

We Offer to Our Employee:

Comprehensive Healthcare & Wellness

Recognition & Rewards

Professional Development

Global exposure & Mobility

Join Our Team

MB Automation (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd focuses on engineering and technology R&D, with a strong emphasis on semiconductor applications, particularly die sorting and precision equipment manufacturing. The company serves as a competence technology center for the Mühlbauer Group, supporting global clients with advanced automation, marking, and traceability systems.

Apply now and join our talented team!

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