Senior Purchasing Executive

Horizon Construction Overseas (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Construction Development Limited is seeking a Senior Purchasing Executive to support procurement activities, manage supplier relationships, and optimize costs while ensuring timely delivery and quality compliance. The role involves cross-functional coordination with warehouse, operations, and finance teams to maintain inventory and procurement flow.

The candidate should have a background in business administration or purchasing, 2–3 years of procurement experience, and strong negotiation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in business administration or purchasing.
• 2-3 years of procurement experience.
• Experience in construction or related sectors is a plus.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Good knowledge of procurement processes and inventory management.
• Fluent in English; Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate suppliers for quality, price, and delivery.
• Prepare and process purchase orders for materials and services.
• Monitor inventory and coordinate replenishment.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers.
• Track orders and resolve supply issues.
• Maintain supplier records and documentation.
• Coordinate with warehouse, operations, and finance teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Supplier management

Procurement

Inventory management

Sourcing strategies

English language

Mandarin

Bahasa Malaysia

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Business Administration or Purchasing

Job description

The Senior Purchasing Executive responsible for supporting the procurement function by managing sourcing activities, supplier relationships, purchasing processes, and cost optimization. This role ensures timely procurement of goods and services while maintaining quality standards, inventory availability, and compliance with company policies.

Key Responsibilities

Source and evaluate suppliers to obtain the best quality, pricing, and delivery terms.

Prepare and process purchase orders, ensuring timely procurement of materials and services.

Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment to prevent shortages.

Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and contracts with suppliers.

Follow up on order status, delivery schedules, and resolve supply issues.

Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier database, and documentation.

Coordinate with warehouse, operations, and finance teams to ensure smooth procurement processes.

Evaluate supplier performance and ensure compliance with company policies and quality standards.

Requirements

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

Minimum 2-3 years of procurement or purchasing experience

Experience in construction, equipment rental, manufacturing, engineering, or industrial trading is an added advantage.

Strong negotiation, communication, and supplier management skills.

Good knowledge of procurement processes, sourcing strategies, and inventory management.

Fluent in English; proficiency in Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia is an added advantage

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As a subsidiary of Far East Horizon (03360.HK), Horizon Construction Development Limited ("CDHORIZON") is a leading equipment rental company in China, committed to providing one-stop comprehensive solutions of "product + service" for our clients in the construction and industrial sectors. Established in 2011, ranking the 14th in the IRN 100, CDHORIZON has built up an integrated network of over 580 rental locations cumulatively serving over 320,000 clients in China and overseas.

As a subsidiary of Far East Horizon (03360.HK), Horizon Construction Development Limited ("CDHORIZON") is a leading equipment rental company in China, committed to providing one-stop comprehensive solutions of "product + service" for our clients in the construction and industrial sectors. Established in 2011, ranking the 14th in the IRN 100, CDHORIZON has built up an integrated network of over 580 rental locations cumulatively serving over 320,000 clients in China and overseas.

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