Strategic Direct Materials Buyer

Flex; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Medical Benefits

Allowances and Bonuses

Paid Time-Off

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Buyer Direct in Batu Kawan, Penang to coordinate the procurement of direct materials, components and equipment for production, ensuring alignment with production plans and quality standards. You will actively manage supplier relations, place, adjust and reschedule purchase orders, track shipments, and maintain accurate records to support manufacturing efficiency and on-time delivery.

Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 4 years in buying or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 4 years of buyer, purchasing or procurement experience.
• Experience with supplier relations and MRPls desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining relations with suppliers.
• Placing orders for raw materials and purchased parts according to production requirements.
• Receiving and handling confirmations.
• Checking purchase orders and adjusting them to production plan changes.
• Tracking shipments and following up as needed.
• Regularly checking stock to avoid overstocking.
• Minimizing obsolescence through weekly reports.
• Communicating with freight forwarders and warehouses; organizing transport.
• Handling claims and financial settlements.
• Filing and recording procurement documents.
• Ensuring inventory of critical materials aligns with Shortage List.
• Coordinating with warehouse for discrepancies.
• Ensuring data privacy in purchasing.
• Ensuring active components meet production needs at agreed prices.

Skills

Buyer experience

Procurement

Vendor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Flex is seeking a Buyer Direct in Batu Kawan, Penang to coordinate the procurement of direct materials, components and equipment for production, ensuring alignment with production plans and quality standards. You will actively manage supplier relations, place, adjust and reschedule purchase orders, track shipments, and maintain accurate records to support manufacturing efficiency and on-time delivery.

Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 4 years in buying or