Strategic Indirect Materials Buyer

Watlow; Kulim; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Watlow in Malaysia seeks a Senior Buyer (Indirect Materials) to manage internal purchasing requests, generate external orders, and track the delivery of goods and services. You will evaluate supplier quotes and negotiate terms to optimize cost and service levels.

The role requires 3–5 years of related experience, a Bachelor’s degree or technical qualification, and Mandarin language ability is preferred. Based at Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Kedah, Malaysia, you will engage in lean kaizen initiatives and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Technical Qualification with 3–5 years of related experience.
• Mandarin language ability is preferred for this role.
• Must be willing to work at Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Kedah, Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate internal purchasing requests and external purchasing orders to optimize cost and service levels.
• Evaluate supplier quotes and services to determine desirable suppliers and negotiate terms.
• Develop and manage the supplier base through supplier selection, corrective actions, audits and feedback systems.
• Address late supplier shipments and resolve issues; follow up on orders and deliveries.
• Participate in lean kaizen events to drive continuous improvement in procurement processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure seamless supply chain operations.

Skills

Indirect materials procurement

Supplier negotiations

Lean/kaizen collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Technical Qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Watlow in Malaysia seeks a Senior Buyer (Indirect Materials) to manage internal purchasing requests, generate external orders, and track the delivery of goods and services. You will evaluate supplier quotes and negotiate terms to optimize cost and service levels.

The role requires 3–5 years of related experience, a Bachelor’s degree or technical qualification, and Mandarin language ability is preferred. Based at Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Kedah, Malaysia, you will engage in lean kaizen initiatives and