Senior Purchasing / Sourcing Executive

UWC Holdings Sdn Bhd; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and manufacturing firm based in Batu Kawan, Penang, is seeking a Project Buyer to manage the procurement cycle. The successful candidate will negotiate contracts, maintain relationships with suppliers, and ensure timely delivery of materials for projects. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and have at least 3 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Mandarin is essential for communicating with clients. This role offers a fast-paced environment where efficient negotiation and project management skills are critical.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience preferred; fresh graduates welcome.
• Required languages: Mandarin, English, Bahasa Melayu.

Responsibilities

• Manage full procurement cycle including RFQs and delivery tracking.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure pricing and terms.
• Collaborate with project managers to meet material needs.
• Maintain procurement documentation and audit trails.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Cost analysis

Project management

Communication skills in Mandarin

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

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Purchase inventory and non-stock items for department and customer orders.

Convert PR to PO send to supplier and ensure PO acknowledgement from the supplier.

Issue Blanket PO for consignment part, and long term order.

Follow up new PO and open PO ; update supplier delivery promise date in the system.

Expedite purchase item when request by planner , customer or relevant department requestor.

Able negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers.

Get latest quote from supplier to avoid pricing dispute and problematic invoice.

Arrange shipment for the self‑pick Purchase Order.

Get latest quote from suppliers to avoid pricing dispute and problem invoice.

Prepare internal audit/ supplier audit when required.

Execute MRB parts, follow up with supplier.

Report to superior / Assistant Purchasing Manager or Manager.

Project Buyer

Source, evaluate, and select suppliers based on project requirements, quality standards, and cost-effectiveness.

Manage the full procurement cycle, including RFQs, quotation analysis, supplier negotiation, purchase order issuance, and delivery tracking.

Collaborate closely with project managers, engineering teams, and other stakeholders to understand material and service needs for each project.

Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, supplier agreements, and project‑related procurement documentation.

Support project cost control by tracking expenditures against budgets and providing regular updates to project teams.

Manage changes in project scope and ensure procurement plans are adjusted accordingly.

Sourcing Executive

Obtain quotes from local & oversea suppliers, and negotiate price, quantity, and lead times to select competitive and competent suppliers.

Identify supplier risks in terms of quality, delivery, cost and capacity and lead efforts to address those risks.

To compile and analyze the quote with summary matrix proposal send to requestor.

To resolve any cost, quality, and delivery issues from suppliers.

Participate in monthly supplier performance review meeting and provide input on supplier responsive in RFQ.

Work on the cost reduction to meet customer price.

Assist new FA part submission or alternate supplier FA part submission to ensure approval has obtained before purchase.

Qualification:

Candidate must posses at least a professional certificate, Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma in any field or equivalent.

Minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience is preferred;fresh graduates are also welcome to apply.

Required language(s) : Mandarin to effectively communicate with Mandarin‑speaking clients, English , Bahasa Melayu

Application Questions

• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?

What we do

As a conglomerate, UWC is now an assembly of various companies, strategic in delivering one‑stop solutions of high‑quality precision CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, certified welding, advanced assembly and finishing of parts, automated weldments and assemblies. Our clients are located all over the world since 1990.

UWC thrives on the toughest engineering and manufacturing tasks by providing high‑end engineering, manufacturing and expertise in areas of semiconductor, life science, telecommunication, electronics, automation and heavy‑duty industries.

UWC has a long tradition of ensuring quality and innovation in our products. We take great interest and focus on what we do. We are always minding our direction on quality, precision and client satisfaction. By synchronising all elements of work such as operation cost, data integration, shorter lead time delivery, we have gained the competitive edge in supplying to global markets.

With an eye on the future, we remain far‑sighted and innovative in our thinking. We are always looking for highly motivated individuals, with integrity and leadership skills to join us.

Our core values

UNITY

The reason for our exceptional success is the unity between us and our customers, vendors, and partners.

WILLPOWER

No obstacle is too impossible for us as we possess great willpower and a positive mindset.

COMMITMENT

We are deeply committed to continuous improvement, innovation, our customers, and providing quality delivery.

History

UWC is fast‑growing and believes strongly in transformation and diversity. UWC started as a trading company in 1990. A few years later, UWC ventured into the mould making business and started providing metal stamping and cutting services. Very quickly in 1997, we set up our first manufacturing plant in Bukit Minyak, Penang, where we then ventured into the provision of sub‑assembly services to our customers.

In the early 2000s, UWC incorporated UWC Automation and UWC industrial to provide manufacturing of precision machined components, metal fabrication and value‑added assembly services. We also ventured into the life science, healthcare and medical technology industries. In effect, we set up our second manufacturing plant.

Following that, we set up UWC scholarship fund and UWC Education Centre. Today, all our operations are located at more than 12‑acre manufacturing plant in Batu Kawan, Penang and we are listed in the Main Market, Bursa Malaysia since 2019.