Senior Purchasing Executive

TL Culture Management (MY) Sdn Bhd; Klang City; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TL Culture Management (MY) Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced Purchasing professional in Malaysia to optimize sourcing, cost efficiency, and supply chain performance.

You will lead the Purchasing team, negotiate with suppliers, manage POs, and collaborate with Production, Operations, and Finance to ensure timely availability of materials while maintaining HALAL and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business Administration or related field.
• At least 3 years purchasing experience, preferably in F&B or manufacturing.
• Fluency in Mandarin (spoken and written) is preferred.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with inventory or ERP systems is an added advantage.
• Able to work independently and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize sourcing, cost efficiency, and supply chain performance.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing, quality products, and favourable commercial terms.
• Plan and manage purchasing activities to ensure timely procurement of raw materials, packaging materials, kitchen equipment, and other operational supplies.
• Monitor inventory levels, forecast purchasing requirements, and coordinate with the Production and Warehouse teams to prevent stock shortages or excess inventory.
• Liaise with Production, Operations, and relevant departments to understand purchasing requirements and ensure the timely availability of materials.
• Conduct market research and monitor supplier performance, pricing trends, and new product opportunities.
• Prepare, review, and manage Purchase Orders (POs), supplier quotations, contracts, and procurement records.
• Manage the procurement budget, monitor purchasing costs, and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with Company policies, food safety regulations, quality standards, and HALAL requirements.
• Lead, supervise, and coach the Purchasing team, providing guidance, training, and performance support.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Production, Warehouse, and Quality Assurance teams to align procurement activities with business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement processes, supplier performance, operational efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Management.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Purchasing/SC/Business admin degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize sourcing, cost efficiency, and supply chain performance.

Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing, quality products, and favourable commercial terms.

Plan and manage purchasing activities to ensure timely procurement of raw materials, packaging materials, kitchen equipment, and other operational supplies.

Monitor inventory levels, forecast purchasing requirements, and coordinate with the Production and Warehouse teams to prevent stock shortages or excess inventory.

Liaise with Production, Operations, and relevant departments to understand purchasing requirements and ensure the timely availability of materials.

Conduct market research and monitor supplier performance, pricing trends, and new product opportunities.

Prepare, review, and manage Purchase Orders (POs), supplier quotations, contracts, and procurement records.

Manage the procurement budget, monitor purchasing costs, and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.

Ensure all procurement activities comply with Company policies, food safety regulations, quality standards, and HALAL requirements.

Lead, supervise, and coach the Purchasing team, providing guidance, training, and performance support.

Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Production, Warehouse, and Quality Assurance teams to align procurement activities with business objectives.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement processes, supplier performance, operational efficiency, and cost effectiveness.

Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Management.

Requirements

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business Administration or related field.

At least 3 years of purchasing experience, preferably in the F&B or manufacturing industry.

Fluency in Mandarin (spoken and written) is preferred, as the role requires regular communication with Mandarin-speaking suppliers.

Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.

Experience with inventory or ERP systems is an added advantage.

Able to work independently and under pressure.