Senior Purchasing Executive (Mandarin Speaker)

LH Plus Sdn Bhd; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of consumer-safe products in Shah Alam is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee the entire purchasing cycle. Responsibilities include sourcing materials, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring timely deliveries to prevent production line stoppages. The ideal candidate has at least five years of experience, fluency in English and Chinese, and proficiency in using ERP systems for purchasing. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment early in the adoption of Industry 4.0, and contributes to significant projects in the APAC region.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in purchasing, ideally in manufacturing.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in commercial negotiation and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end purchasing cycle.
• Source and evaluate suppliers for raw materials and consumbles.
• Negotiate prices and monitor order confirmations.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Chinese (Mandarin)

Strong negotiation skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Diploma or Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering

Tools

ERP system for purchasing

Job description

Diploma or Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or other related disciplines.

Minimum five (5) years’ working experience in purchasing, preferably within a plastic injection moulding or manufacturing environment.

Fluent in English and Chinese (Mandarin), with the ability to speak, read and write to liaise effectively with Chinese‑speaking suppliers and to review Chinese quotations/documents.

Hands‑on experience using an ERP system for purchasing (e.g. PR processing, PO issuance and tracking).

Strong negotiation, communication and follow‑through skills with both internal and external stakeholders.

Meticulous, responsible and detail‑oriented, with the ability to work independently and perform under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.

Job Description

Manage the end‑to‑end purchasing cycle, including PR review, sourcing and requesting quotations, price comparison, commercial negotiation and PO issuance.

Source, evaluate and develop local and overseas suppliers for raw materials, mould parts, spare parts, and packaging and other factory consumables.

Negotiate price, commercial terms and delivery conditions to achieve cost savings, supply reliability and value for the company.

Monitor order confirmation and delivery status to ensure materials are delivered on time and to prevent any production line stoppages.

Work closely with Production Planning (PPC), Warehouse, QA and Engineering teams to resolve material shortages, quality issues and delivery‑related problems.

Monitor and assess supplier performance (price competitiveness, quality and delivery) and expedite significant issues to the HOD.

Prepare reports and analysis for HOD/Management, including price comparisons, cost trends and basic purchasing KPIs.

Guide, support and coach junior purchasing staff where required to ensure smooth daily operations.

Ensure all purchasing activities are carried out in accordance with company policies, ISO requirements and audit/compliance standards.

About the Company

LH PLUS SDN BHD is a leading manufacturer of high‑quality, consumer‑safe plastic wares with 70 years of experience. The company produces a wide range of food‑ and storage containers, promotional gifts, home decorations, baby products, packaging and medical products, exporting 85‑90 % of output to the United States, Japan and APAC countries. Early adopters of Industry 4.0, LH Plus offers innovative solutions for international brands and custom products.