Senior Purchasing Executive

upscale; Kampung Baru Balakong; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Upscale in Malaysia seeks an experienced Purchasing Specialist to source, negotiate, and manage suppliers for optimal pricing and on-time delivery. You will ensure compliance with SIRIM, COA, and MCMC certifications for electrical products, while tracking renewals and maintaining documentation.

The role requires a degree in Business Administration or related field, at least 5 years in purchasing operations, and Mandarin proficiency for liaising with China/Taiwan suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in purchasing operations preferred.
• Mandarin proficiency essential for liaising with suppliers in China/Taiwan.

Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and manage suppliers for best pricing, terms, and timely delivery.
• Ensure purchases comply with Malaysian standards and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and submit SIRIM certifications, ST COA, and MCMC certifications for electrical products.
• Maintain certificates and licenses; track renewals.
• Liaise with labs, consultants, and government officials; support audits related to product compliance and import controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to details

Organizational skills

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Education

Degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Responsibility

• Source, negotiate, and manage suppliers to secure the best pricing, terms, and timely delivery of materials.
• Ensure purchased items comply with Malaysian standards and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and submit applications to:
  • 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

• Ensure timely renewal and tracking of all relevant certificates and licenses.
• Maintain proper filing and documentation for all regulatory submissions and approvals.
• Liaise with testing labs, consultants, and government officials where required.
• Support internal and external audits related to product compliance and import controls.

Authority

• Create Purchase Orders and Material Master.
• Manage shipment arrangements from issuance of Purchase Orders to arrival at warehouse/site.

Role Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain or any related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in purchasing operations will be preferred.
• Mandarin proficiency (written/spoken) is essential for liaising with China/Taiwan based suppliers.
• Strong analytical, communication skills & attention to details.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities & meet deadlines.
• Good knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint