Senior Technical Buyer

Teleflex; Kamunting; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the medical technology sector is seeking a Technical Procurement Manager for its Kamunting Plant. This role involves managing procurement processes, supplier relationships, and driving cost reduction projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project procurement combined with strong analytical and negotiating skills, supported by a relevant degree. The successful applicant will play a pivotal role in enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring compliance with procurement policies.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years experience in project procurement and management.
• Outstanding negotiating skills and analytical ability.
• Experience with Six Sigma and lean manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the technical aspect of procurement in Kamunting Plant.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships.
• Develop strategies to improve operational efficiency.

Skills

Negotiating skills

Analytical skills

Process orientation

Results driven

Education

BS or BA degree in Business, Engineering, Science

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

QAD MFG Pro

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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As a global provider of medical technologies, Teleflex is driven by our purpose to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. Through our vision to become the most trusted partner in healthcare, we offer a diverse portfolio with solutions in the therapy areas of anesthesia, emergency medicine, interventional cardiology and radiology, surgical, vascular access, and urology. We believe that the potential of great people, purpose-driven innovation, and world-class products can shape the future direction of healthcare.

Teleflex is the home of Arrow, Barrigel, Deknatel, QuikClot, LMA, Pilling, Rüsch, UroLift and Weck – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose.

At Teleflex, we are empowering the future of healthcare. For more information, please visit teleflex.com.

Global Operations - Global Operations is a complex and diverse organization within the company which is responsible for product fulfilment to all our customers from end to end. We pride ourselves on being totally Customer Centric in our unrelenting focus on Improving Quality, Service and Value as perceived by our customers. Our employees are dedicated to the Global Operations Enterprise Excellence journey. Join a dynamic, growing team that offers healthcare providers an array of medical technology solutions that make a difference in patients’ lives.

Position Summary

1. Manage the technical aspect of procurement in Kamunting Plant.
2. Provide technical / commercial assistance to technical buyers to develop awareness of technical and construction processes to improve product knowledge.
3. Enforce sourcing policy, interface between supplier and entity with respect to specifications and budgets.
4. Develop and maintain a strong foundation of function skills and knowledge of relevant purchasing and sourcing concepts.
5. Manage problems and improve on procurement process especially on new method to expedite quote and to validate cost.
6. Balance both tactical executions with strategic initiatives necessary to drive cost reduction projects.
7. Actively participate in supplier performance reviews.
8. Deliver briefs, updates and reports as and when required
9. Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement.
10. Negotiate contracts, improved prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods
11. Assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews to ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvement activities
12. Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships
13. Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures during supplier negotiations and contracts award process.
14. Lead tendering and RFQ process for technical request in Kamunting plant.
15. Prepare purchase orders in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers and in line with organizational targets and requirements
16. Liaising with suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues
17. People management- Mentoring and coaching the team to enhance their career and professional development.

Education / Experience Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:
1. 10-15 years of progressive, experience in project procurement and management.
2. BS or BA degree in Business, Engineering, Science or a related field (MBA preferred).
3. Outstanding negotiating skills and excellent analytical ability to identify and exploit key opportunities
4. A previous background using Six Sigma Methodologies and lean manufacturing is strongly preferred.
5. A track record of proven success in cost reduction and productivity improvement using innovative approaches to Supply Chain Management.
6. Excellent knowledge of ERP & MRP systems, specifically SAP & QAD MFG Pro is preferred.
7. Strong skill set in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
8. Experience in a broad set of direct and indirect expense categories
9. Strong analytical skills
10. Process orientation, results and metric driven
11. Executive presence

Specialized Skills / Other Requirements

Note: As with all positions, due to the dynamic nature of Teleflex Medical business, key responsibilities may evolve and change over time.

Teleflex is an equal opportunities employer.

At Teleflex, we follow a comprehensive hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agency recruiters or 3rd party firms. We do not make unsolicited job offers. We do not ask for money or require equipment purchase up-front.