Strategic Purchasing Manager - Materials & Supply Chain

Idealseed Resources Sdn Bhd; Kajang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Idealseed Resources Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to oversee raw materials sourcing for production and local trading. You will guide the Purchasing team and manage supplier negotiations, ensuring timely deliveries and cost competitiveness.

The role also covers EMS/OHS responsibilities, vendor performance reviews, and compliance with RoHS and regulatory requirements. Strong English, a collaborative mindset, and independence are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in manufacturing, business administration or related field.
• 5+ years of work experience as Manager in a procurement function in the manufacturing industry.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge with SIRIM audit and certification process will be an added advantage.
• Ability to work independently whilst still being a team player.
• Well versed in Microsoft Office, Excel and reportings.
• Well versed in importation processes.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of ordering / sourcing of raw materials for production use and local trading products to be available for the sales department.
• Provide proper guidance for the Purchasing team and monitor the procurement plan being carried out.
• Request quotations and negotiate on competitive price / payment terms / delivery schedule from suppliers by keeping competitive purchase cost.
• Shipping and logistic planning for raw materials of import shipment and liaison with forwarding agent to meet Customs procedures and SST requirement.
• Maintain sufficient supply of materials and monitor stocks levels to avoid idle time in production. Ensure deliveries of materials and all other items purchased are on schedule.
• Actively communicate with suppliers to improve their overall performance in terms of delivery, pricing and material quality.
• Ensure purchased materials conform to the specific requirements of the requester, including safety aspects.
• Request and review the data attached with the purchased chemical base items to ensure the ability to meet RoHS EU Directive and other requirements.
• Conduct existing and new suppliers performance, by ranking and selecting based on the services provided based on the internal Vendor Rating System.
• Additional responsibilities as and when instructed by the management.
• Understand, implement, and uphold the company's Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety Policies and Management Systems.
• Communicate and report environmental and occupational health & safety matters to the Superior / MR / EHS Officer.
• Know actions to be taken in any normal, abnormal, and emergency situations related to the company's environment, health & safety situation.
• Attend, participate, and give support for activities related to environmental, health & safety such as training, environmental and health & safety program, and audits.
• Maintain good environmental, health and safety (including housekeeping) aspects at own work area and ensure compliance with known standard Regulatory Laws and Acts of the Government and other requirements.
• Participate in the company's QMS, EMS and OHSMS activities as and when required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Fluent English

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Degree in manufacturing or business administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Reporting

Job description

Idealseed Resources Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to oversee raw materials sourcing for production and local trading. You will guide the Purchasing team and manage supplier negotiations, ensuring timely deliveries and cost competitiveness.

The role also covers EMS/OHS responsibilities, vendor performance reviews, and compliance with RoHS and regulatory requirements. Strong English, a collaborative mindset, and independence are essential.