Strategic Purchasing Manager – Manufacturing Supply

Koon Seng Sdn Bhd; Johor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Koon Seng Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager – Purchasing to lead and optimize procurement activities for raw materials, packaging, and services in its manufacturing operations.

You will negotiate with suppliers, manage costs, plan purchases, and work with cross-functional teams to ensure uninterrupted supply and optimal inventory levels. English and Bahasa Malaysia proficiency are required, with exposure to ISO standards highly valued.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years purchasing/procurement experience, with at least 2 years in supervision or managerial role.
• Strong negotiation, sourcing, supplier management, and cost-control skills.
• Good analytical skills and ability to understand market and material price trends.
• Experience with local and overseas suppliers and ERP/purchasing systems.
• Knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 14001, and social-compliance requirements is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage purchasing activities according to production requirements and inventory levels.
• Source and evaluate local and overseas suppliers for raw materials, chemicals, packaging materials, spare parts, equipment, and services.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, lead times, and other commercial terms.
• Conduct quotation comparisons, cost analysis, and supplier benchmarking.
• Monitor raw-material, commodity, currency, and market price trends to support purchasing decisions.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or supply reliability.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance in terms of price, quality, delivery, service, and reliability.
• Supervise and guide the Purchasing team in daily purchasing activities.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with Company policies, ISO procedures, and applicable requirements.

Skills

Negotiation

Sourcing

Supplier management

Cost control

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Leadership

English language

Bahasa Malaysia

Education

Bachelor's/Diploma in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Koon Seng Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager – Purchasing to lead and optimize procurement activities for raw materials, packaging, and services in its manufacturing operations.

You will negotiate with suppliers, manage costs, plan purchases, and work with cross-functional teams to ensure uninterrupted supply and optimal inventory levels. English and Bahasa Malaysia proficiency are required, with exposure to ISO standards highly valued.