Strategic Buyer & Cost Optimization Specialist

Mazda; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 33,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Mazda in Shah Alam, Malaysia, seeks a fresh graduate to join our Purchasing & Supply Chain team. You will support sourcing activities for localization projects, manage RFQ processes, and assist with cost analyses and the preparation of LOI/LOA/S&P.

We welcome Diploma holders and fresh graduates with strong analytical and negotiation skills to secure favorable supplier deals and ensure cost control across activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in purchasing, supply chain, engineering, manufacturing or related field required.
• Diploma holders encouraged to apply.
• No minimum experience required for fresh graduates.
• Analytical mindset to analyse price, cost on a daily basis.
• Good negotiating skills to secure favorable deals.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing activities for new localization projects, including supplier selection and evaluation.
• Manage RFQ activities, including cost analysis, feasibility studies, and preparation/issuance of LOI, LOA, and S&P.
• Verify and maintain cost control data, including cost monitoring, price database prep, forex updates, and local content.
• Conduct periodic cost improvement activities (VAVE) and cost assurance visits to suppliers.
• Support supplier management activities, including supplier performance reviews and information updates.
• Manage and coordinate the price database and tooling amortization summaries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related fields

Diploma holders encouraged

Job description

Mazda in Shah Alam, Malaysia, seeks a fresh graduate to join our Purchasing & Supply Chain team. You will support sourcing activities for localization projects, manage RFQ processes, and assist with cost analyses and the preparation of LOI/LOA/S&P.

We welcome Diploma holders and fresh graduates with strong analytical and negotiation skills to secure favorable supplier deals and ensure cost control across activities.