Strategic Buyer – Production Materials & Global Sourcing

SKYGATE PRECISION (M) SDN. BHD; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

SkyGate Precision (M) Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a proactive Purchasing Executive to manage procurement for direct and indirect materials, ensuring material availability to support manufacturing operations.

You will source suppliers locally and overseas (notably China), run weekly MRP, negotiate pricing, and maintain records for audit and traceability while driving cost optimization and supply chain performance.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of purchasing/procurement/sourcing experience in manufacturing or industrial sectors.
• Experience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Strong negotiation, communication and supplier management skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Mandarin proficiency to communicate with China suppliers.
• Good command of spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end purchasing for direct and indirect materials, focusing on production materials.
• Execute weekly MRP and ensure timely replenishment of materials.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
• Source and evaluate local and overseas suppliers, particularly from China, to support business needs.
• Handle import purchasing activities including supplier negotiations, customs requirements, shipping coordination, pricing and lead time management.
• Identify, evaluate and onboard new suppliers while maintaining strong relationships.
• Prepare quotations and cost analyses to achieve best value.
• Maintain purchasing records and documentation for audit and traceability.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency and supply chain performance.
• Perform other purchasing-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Supplier management

Analytical

Problem-solving

Independence

Mandarin

English

Education

Diploma/Bachelor's in SCM/Business

Tools

MRP systems

ERP systems

Job description

SkyGate Precision (M) Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a proactive Purchasing Executive to manage procurement for direct and indirect materials, ensuring material availability to support manufacturing operations.

You will source suppliers locally and overseas (notably China), run weekly MRP, negotiate pricing, and maintain records for audit and traceability while driving cost optimization and supply chain performance.