Senior Purchasing Executive

City of Shakopee, MN; Nilai; On-site; MYR 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company in Malaysia seeks a professional for purchasing and material planning. This role requires a diploma or degree in Supply Chain or related, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and planning skills, proficiency with ERP systems, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. The company emphasizes a respectful and inclusive culture, offering career development, competitive benefits, and flexible time off.

Benefits

Competitive benefits plans

Flexible time off

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in purchasing and material planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of purchasing, MRP, and inventory management principles.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Execute purchasing and material planning activities to support manufacturing operations and customer demand.
• Monitor supplier performance and support corrective and improvement actions.
• Prepare and deliver accurate purchasing and inventory performance reports.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong planning skills

Analytical skills

Team player

Effective communication

Adaptability

Customer focus

Results-driven

Education

Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering

Tools

ERP systems (Oracle preferred)

Job description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Execute purchasing and material planning activities to support manufacturing operations and customer demand.
• Align material plans with S&OP and Plan of Record (POR) to meet business objectives.
• Plan and release purchase orders to support On-Time Delivery (OTD) and inventory targets.
• Monitor supplier performance and support corrective and improvement actions.
• Maintain and review MRP parameters to ensure planning accuracy.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to resolve material-related issues.
• Prepare and deliver accurate purchasing and inventory performance reports.
• Support inventory reduction, control initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
• Participate in lean, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Who You Are:

• A detail-oriented and organized professional with strong planning and analytical skills.
• A proactive team player who communicates effectively across functions.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Customer-focused, adaptable, and results-driven.
• Comfortable working in a multicultural and matrix organization.
• Committed to continuous learning and process improvement.
  

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in purchasing and material planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of purchasing, MRP, and inventory management principles.
• Experience coordinating with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred).
• Knowledge of S&OP, forecasting, and capacity planning.
• Familiarity with Lean concepts such as Kanban, JIT, 5 Whys, and Level Loading.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 quality system requirements.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

• At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
• We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.