Strategic Purchasing Specialist — 12-Month Contract

PERSOL; Penang; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Malaysia is looking for a Purchasing Executive for a 12-month contract. The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships, track deliveries, and ensure compliance with procurement policies. Required qualifications include a university degree in a relevant field and at least 2 years of experience in procurement within a manufacturing environment. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in both English and Mandarin are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in procurement within a manufacturing environment.
• Prepared to work independently and handle pressure.
• Strong at performance metrics tracking and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier delivery tracking and coordination.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Prepare regular procurement activity reports.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Cost management

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Excel

Good command of English

Good command of Mandarin

Education

University Degree in Business Studies/Supply Value Chain/Management

Tools

SAP system

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

A leading recruitment firm in Malaysia is looking for a Purchasing Executive for a 12-month contract. The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships, track deliveries, and ensure compliance with procurement policies. Required qualifications include a university degree in a relevant field and at least 2 years of experience in procurement within a manufacturing environment. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in both English and Mandarin are essential for this role.