Senior Purchasing Executive

Leaderart Industries (M) Sdn Bhd; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Johor Bahru seeks an individual to manage purchasing responsibilities. The role entails monitoring raw material levels, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring timely delivery. Candidates are expected to be fluent in English, Bahasa, and Mandarin to liaise with suppliers, particularly from Taiwan. Responsibilities also include evaluating supplier performance and conducting regular reviews to optimize purchasing practices.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English, Bahasa, and Mandarin for communication with suppliers.
• Experience in purchasing and supplier management.
• Ability to conduct quality analysis and performance review.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on stock levels.
• Purchase and ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Evaluate existing suppliers and source new ones.

Skills

Monitor raw material stock level

Communication skills

Supplier negotiation

Quality records maintenance

Job description

Primary duties: (Approximately 70 to 80% of daily work schedule)

Responsibilities

• Monitor raw material stock level and update material usage and pricing report for Purchasing Director/Managing Director.
• Ensure the adequacy of purchase requirements (e.g., sample, quotation) prior to communication/negotiate with supplier.
• Purchase raw materials, semi‑materials and packaging materials by issuing Purchase Orders.
• Ensure all purchased products are delivered on time for production.
• Source new developed raw materials, semi‑materials and packaging materials and request quotations/samples from supplier.
• Select and evaluate new/existing suppliers.
• Maintain quality records (e.g., Purchase Order, Supplier Performance Analysis, Review of New Supplier, Purchasing Approval Supplier List, etc.).
• Receive samples for testing purpose, issue Testing Requisition Form and update testing results to supplier.
• Oversee purchasing issues and activities of purchasing juniors, review POs issued by juniors.

Secondary Duties

• Re‑evaluate existing suppliers every year.
• Conduct site visit when necessary.
• Conduct a meeting and prepare minutes to review suppliers’ performance together with Managing Director (MD) or Purchasing Director (PD) yearly.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Language required: English, Bahasa, Mandarin (to liaise with Taiwan supplier)