Supply Chain Officer - Buyer

SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd is seeking a Materials Planning & Procurement professional to ensure timely material availability for production, optimize inventory, and drive supplier performance across a global manufacturing landscape. The role involves end-to-end purchasing, vendor coordination, and continuous process improvements.

The ideal candidate has a Diploma with 2+ years in Purchasing or Supply Chain within manufacturing, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and the ability

Qualifications

• Diploma in any discipline with a minimum of 2 years' experience in Purchasing, Buyer, Material Planning, or Supply Chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of material planning, procurement, inventory management, and supply chain processes.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and procure materials to support production schedules and customer demand.
• Issue Purchase Orders (POs) and monitor supplier deliveries to ensure on-time supply.
• Coordinate with approved vendors on pricing, quality, lead time, and order confirmations.
• Monitor inventory levels, stock aging, and inventory turns to optimize material availability.
• Follow up on outstanding orders, expedite urgent deliveries, and manage rejected or non-conforming materials.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and evaluate supplier performance.
• Support Just-In-Time (JIT) inventory initiatives and continuous process improvements.
• Perform purchasing administration, including PO documentation and record maintenance.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Diploma in any discipline

Job description

Join our Materials Planning & Procurement team and play a vital role in ensuring timely material availability to support production while optimizing inventory, supplier performance, and purchasing efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and procure materials to support production schedules and customer demand.

Issue Purchase Orders (POs) and monitor supplier deliveries to ensure on-time supply.

Coordinate with approved vendors on pricing, quality, lead time, and order confirmations.

Monitor inventory levels, stock aging, and inventory turns to optimize material availability.

Follow up on outstanding orders, expedite urgent deliveries, and manage rejected or non-conforming materials.

Maintain strong supplier relationships and evaluate supplier performance.

Support Just-In-Time (JIT) inventory initiatives and continuous process improvements.

Perform purchasing administration, including PO documentation and record maintenance.

Requirements

Diploma in any discipline with a minimum of 2 years' experience in Purchasing, Buyer, Material Planning, or Supply Chain within a manufacturing environment.

Good understanding of material planning, procurement, inventory management, and supply chain processes.

Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management abilities.

Able to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Positive attitude with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Why Join SAM?

Competitive salary and attractive employee benefits.

Career growth opportunities in a global manufacturing company.

Exposure to end-to-end procurement and supply chain operations.

Collaborative, dynamic, and supportive working environment.

SAM Malaysia is a key player in precision machining, equipment integration and automation solutions, primarily for the aerospace and equipment/semiconductor industries.

We are a subsidiary of Singapore Aerospace Manufacturing (SAM) Pte Ltd a leading manufacturer of critical aero-engine components whose clientele includes some of the world’s major aviation players. In addition to Malaysia and Singapore, SAM also has a presence in Thailand, China, Germany and the United Kingdom.

We are growing and we need suitably qualified people to support us on our journey. If you are looking for an environment where you will be challenged and where you will be able to contribute in a meaningful way, do consider what we have to offer. You have the opportunity to learn and collaborate with our international workforce and business partners from Asia and Europe.

Join a company that was born in South East Asia, has grown to be present in five other countries across the world and with ambitions to grow further. There are sometimes greater learning opportunities, greater satisfaction and sense of achievement in being part of a team that reaches for the top than joining a team that is already there.

Come be part of our growth journey!

Come join our diversified team and we will provide the thrust you need to take your career to the skies!

SAM Malaysia is a key player in precision machining, equipment integration and automation solutions, primarily for the aerospace and equipment/semiconductor industries.

We are a subsidiary of Singapore Aerospace Manufacturing (SAM) Pte Ltd a leading manufacturer of critical aero-engine components whose clientele includes some of the world’s major aviation players. In addition to Malaysia and Singapore, SAM also has a presence in Thailand, China, Germany and the United Kingdom.

We are growing and we need suitably qualified people to support us on our journey. If you are looking for an environment where you will be challenged and where you will be able to contribute in a meaningful way, do consider what we have to offer. You have the opportunity to learn and collaborate with our international workforce and business partners from Asia and Europe.

Join a company that was born in South East Asia, has grown to be present in five other countries across the world and with ambitions to grow further. There are sometimes greater learning opportunities, greater satisfaction and sense of achievement in being part of a team that reaches for the top than joining a team that is already there.

Come be part of our growth journey!

Come join our diversified team and we will provide the thrust you need to take your career to the skies!

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