Subcontractor Procurement Specialist

U-Metal Engineering Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

U-Metal Engineering Sdn Bhd in Penang seeks a Subcon Purchasing Coordinator to manage subcontractor procurement and ensure timely delivery of components and services. You will coordinate POs, monitor deliveries, inform planning on priorities, and maintain records of all procurement activity.

The role emphasizes coordinating with subcontractors, maintaining cost efficiency and quality across manufacturing and logistics operations, and generating weekly delivery reports for management review.

Responsibilities

• Issue and track purchase orders to subcontractors
• Ensure POs are acknowledged and confirmed by subcon
• Monitor outstanding deliveries and follow up daily
• Escalate overdue items according to urgency and business impact
• Liaise with subcontractors on ETA, delays, and recovery plans
• Coordinate with internal production/planning team on delivery priorities
• Maintain and update outstanding delivery lists
• File and record POs, delivery orders, and correspondence
• Prepare weekly outstanding reports for management review
• Flag critical delays and supply risks
• Maintain professional and constructive relationships with subcontractors
• Escalate to subcon management if issues are unresolved

Job description

U-Metal Engineering Sdn Bhd in Penang seeks a Subcon Purchasing Coordinator to manage subcontractor procurement and ensure timely delivery of components and services. You will coordinate POs, monitor deliveries, inform planning on priorities, and maintain records of all procurement activity.

The role emphasizes coordinating with subcontractors, maintaining cost efficiency and quality across manufacturing and logistics operations, and generating weekly delivery reports for management review.