Senior Purchasing Specialist

PerkinElmer; Gelang Patah; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PerkinElmer in Johor, Malaysia, seeks a Senior Purchasing Specialist to lead site-level purchasing, supplier performance improvements, and inventory optimization. You will coach the team, manage commodities, and coordinate with Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure continuity of supply and readiness for production.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and strong analytical skills to drive procurement improvements and meet

Qualifications

• ERP/MRP systems knowledge required.
• Strong understanding of inventory control and supplier management.
• Experience with procurement operations and KPI reporting.
• Proven ability to lead initiatives, coach团队成员, and drive operational improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities for assigned commodities and suppliers to ensure continuity of supply and efficiency.
• Execute and monitor PO management, supplier follow-up, expediting, and issue resolution for critical materials.
• Align purchasing with production requirements, inventory targets, and business priorities.
• Support daily procurement activities and resolve material-related issues promptly.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery, quality and service support.
• Lead or support supplier improvement initiatives and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with planners and production teams to ensure material readiness.
• Participate in SIOP and cross-functional meetings for supply planning.
• Support NPI, EOP, and Engineering Change activities for material readiness.
• Prepare site KPIs and procurement dashboards; analyze trends and actions.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

Inventory control

Supplier management

Procurement operations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or related field

Job description

Purpose

The Senior Purchasing Specialist (P3) is responsible for supporting site-level purchasing operations, supplier performance improvement initiatives, inventory optimization activities, and procurement continuous improvement programs within the Johor manufacturing site.

This role serves as a senior technical purchasing resource and is expected to strengthen the technical and operational capabilities of the purchasing team through coaching, guidance, and knowledge sharing. In addition to managing assigned commodities and suppliers, the position supports the Purchasing Manager in driving site purchasing KPIs, operational improvements, stakeholder collaboration, and team development initiatives.

The role requires strong operational purchasing expertise, analytical capability, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to influence and support team performance across the site.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will possess strong strategic thinking, technical sourcing expertise, and the ability to influence decisions across a highly matrixed global organization.

Operational Purchasing Management

• Manage purchasing activities for assigned commodities and suppliers to ensure continuity of supply, timely delivery, and operational efficiency.
• Execute and monitor procurement activities including purchase order management, supplier follow-up, expediting, and issue resolution for critical materials.
• Ensure purchasing activities are aligned with production requirements, inventory targets, and business priorities.
• Support daily operational procurement activities and resolve material-related issues in a timely manner.

Supplier Performance Management

• Monitor and manage supplier performance for assigned suppliers, including delivery performance, responsiveness, quality, and service support.
• Lead or support supplier performance improvement initiatives such as On-Time Delivery (OTD) improvement programs and corrective action follow-up.
• Work with team members and suppliers to identify and mitigate supply risks impacting operations.

Inventory Control & Material Planning Support

• Support inventory control initiatives to improve inventory health, minimize shortages, and reduce excess or ageing inventory.
• Drive inventory improvement projects across the purchasing team through data analysis and process recommendations.
• Provide input and recommendations on inventory control settings such as min/max levels, safety stock, and planning parameters.
• Collaborate with planners and production teams to support material readiness and assess supply impact on production output.

SIOP & Cross-Functional Participation

• Participate in SIOP and operational meetings as the purchasing representative for the site.
• Highlight material supply concerns, procurement risks, and planning gaps that may impact production and customer commitments.
• Collaborate closely with Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to support operational priorities and business continuity.

NPI, EOP & Engineering Change Support

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), End-of-Production (EOP), and Engineering Change activities to ensure smooth material transition and supply readiness.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders on material changes, transition plans, and inventory impact assessments.

Procurement Analytics & Reporting

• Prepare and analyze site-level purchasing KPIs, operational reports, and procurement dashboards.
• Utilize available data and reporting tools to identify trends, derive insights, and support improvement actions across the purchasing team.
• Support reporting activities related to shortages, ageing PRs, CTB reports, waterfall analysis, inventory trends, and supplier performance metrics.

Procurement Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes, workflows, reporting methods, and operational efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing waste, improving cycle time, and enhancing purchasing effectiveness.
• Provide proactive recommendations on process, tools, and system enhancements to improve procurement operations.

Team Support & Capability Development

• Act as a senior technical resource within the purchasing team by providing guidance, coaching, and knowledge sharing to team members.
• Support the Purchasing Manager in strengthening team capabilities, succession planning, and operational development initiatives.
• Contribute to business continuity planning (BCP) and operational risk mitigation activities where required.

Stakeholder Management

• Represent the purchasing team in site meetings, operational reviews, and cross-functional discussions.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to support business objectives and operational performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain operations within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, inventory control, supplier management, and procurement operations.
• Experience in KPI reporting, operational analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives, coach team members, and support operational improvements.
• Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.