Senior Purchasing Strategist & Supplier Excellence

Maestro Swiss Industries; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Penang, Malaysia is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead their Purchasing team. Key responsibilities include developing effective procurement strategies, conducting sourcing and purchasing activities, and negotiating pricing with suppliers. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in purchasing, excellent leadership skills, and proficiency in ERP systems and MS Office. This role is critical in ensuring timely supply of materials to support production and distribution activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Purchasing & Sourcing or related fields.
• Strong leadership skills with experience supervising or guiding a team.
• Good knowledge of purchasing processes for direct and indirect materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Purchasing team by developing strategies.
• Conduct sourcing and purchasing activities for materials.
• Negotiate pricing and supply agreements to achieve optimal value.
• Track and report purchasing KPIs, including cost variance.

Skills

Leadership skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Supplier management

Communication skills

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

A manufacturing company in Penang, Malaysia is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead their Purchasing team. Key responsibilities include developing effective procurement strategies, conducting sourcing and purchasing activities, and negotiating pricing with suppliers. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in purchasing, excellent leadership skills, and proficiency in ERP systems and MS Office. This role is critical in ensuring timely supply of materials to support production and distribution activities.