Strategic Operational Buyer - Flexible Work

Comet Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Flexible work options

Meal & transport allowances

Health insurance

Job summary

Comet Group, Plasma Control Technologies division, is seeking an Operational Buyer for our Penang site to manage end-to-end procure-to-pay processes, source suppliers, negotiate quotations, and monitor deliveries in a fast-paced production environment.

You will collaborate with Planning, Production, Logistics, and R&D teams, driving cost optimization while maintaining high-quality purchasing operations and strong supplier relationships. Fluency in English is required; German is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in operational purchasing, procurement, or supply chain activities.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, monitor deadlines, and ensure accurate order processing.
• Good IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office; SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANA experience is an advantage.
• Good written and spoken English communication skills; German language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end procure-to-pay (P2P) process to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality purchasing operations.
• Source suppliers, request and negotiate quotations, and place purchase orders while tracking order status and confirmations.
• Monitor delivery schedules, expedite critical orders, and ensure supplier commitments are met.
• Verify invoices, resolve supplier issues and complaints, and drive cost optimization initiatives.
• Collaborate with Planning, Production, Logistics, and R&D teams while supporting procurement process improvements and operational excellence.

Skills

Operational purchasing

Procurement

Supply chain

Negotiation

Supplier management

Problem solving

Multitasking

MS Office

SAP ECC/S4HANA

English communication

German language

Tools

MS Office

SAP ECC

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Comet Group, Plasma Control Technologies division, is seeking an Operational Buyer for our Penang site to manage end-to-end procure-to-pay processes, source suppliers, negotiate quotations, and monitor deliveries in a fast-paced production environment.

You will collaborate with Planning, Production, Logistics, and R&D teams, driving cost optimization while maintaining high-quality purchasing operations and strong supplier relationships. Fluency in English is required; German is advantageous.