Strategic Indirect Materials Buyer

Watlow; Lunas; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Watlow, a global technology and manufacturing leader, is seeking a Senior Buyer (Indirect Materials) to manage internal purchasing requests and coordinate external purchases for the Kedah facility. The role focuses on optimizing cost, service level, and supplier performance.

You will lead procurement activities, negotiate terms with suppliers, and support lean improvement initiatives while mentoring junior team members and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or technical qualification in related field.
• 3–5 years of procurement experience.
• Experience in non-production consumables purchasing.
• Mandarin proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages incoming internal purchasing requests, generating external purchasing requests, and tracking delivery of goods and services.
• Purchases and negotiates materials, equipment, and supplies from suppliers.
• Leads projects or project activities within broader initiatives and mentors less experienced colleagues.
• Resolves complex issues with minimal guidance and ensures timely delivery of goods and services.

Skills

Material planning

Supplier negotiation

Lean Kaizen

MRP

Communication

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree / Technical qualification

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Watlow, a global technology and manufacturing leader, is seeking a Senior Buyer (Indirect Materials) to manage internal purchasing requests and coordinate external purchases for the Kedah facility. The role focuses on optimizing cost, service level, and supplier performance.

You will lead procurement activities, negotiate terms with suppliers, and support lean improvement initiatives while mentoring junior team members and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services in a fast-paced