Supply Chain Officer (Purchasing)

ESCATEC Electronics Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ESCATEC Electronics Sdn Bhd in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a procurement and material planning professional. You will purchase materials based on ERP requirements, analyze stock replenishment impact, and justify purchases to avoid excessive stock.

You will issue and enter Purchase Orders, update vendor confirmations, check delivery status, and expedite outstanding orders. The role supports inventory control aligned with production plans, interfaces with vendors/customers on consigned materials,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related discipline.
• Understanding of inventory management and procurement.
• Proficiency in English and ability to negotiate.
• ERP experience (BaaN, SAP, or Infor LN) preferred.
• Experience in contract manufacturing environment preferred.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Self-organized, structured, independent and motivated.
• Willingness to learn new things.

Responsibilities

• Purchase of materials as required based on ERP system requirements.
• Analyze stock replenishment impact and justify purchases if excessive stock results.
• Issue and enter Purchase Orders and update vendor confirmations.
• Check delivery confirmations and expedite outstanding orders.
• Interface with customers and KAE on consigned materials and data updates.
• Update costing for customer consigns parts.
• Organize material flow according to production plan and plan subcontracting when needed.
• Ensure inventory control aligned with company objectives and observe QMS & LN procedures.

Job description

Purchase of materials as required based on ERP system requirements.

Analyze the stock replenishment impact to entire material planning chain. Justify the purchase if it’s resulted excessive stock.

Issue and enter Purchase Orders. Update order confirmation from vendors.

Check delivery confirmation of all orders released to vendors.

Monitor and expedite outstanding orders and delivery schedules.

Inform and follow-up with vendors for rejected parts and replacement dates.

Review Purchase Orders for adequacy of purchase data and specified requirements before released.

Update costing for customer consigns part.

Interface and deal with CPE on the purchase data information update and revision.

Interface and deal with customers/KAE on consigned materials.

Declare material liabilities claim whenever there is an order cancellation or deferment.

Organizing the flow of materials and parts required in accordance with production plan.

Planning for Sub-contracting job as and when required. Get quotation from sub-contractor for new project.

Ensure proper inventory control according to company business objective.

Ensure Standard Operating Procedures (QMS & LN) are observed and adhered to at all time.

Perform other duties as assigned at the discretion of the superior and the Supply Chain Manager.

Carry out the routine supply chain operation task; maintain the accurate and timely update data into ERP system.

Perform other duties as assigned at the discretion of the superior and the Supply Chain Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably with Supply Chain Management or relevant discipline.

Understanding of inventory management and procurement.

Proficiency in both written and spoken English and ability to negotiate with all levels of people.

Working experience in the contract manufacturing environment preferred.

Working knowledge of ERP system such as BaaN/SAP/inforLN preferred.

Excellent communication and strong analytical skill.

Self organize & structure, independent and self-motivated.

Willing to learn new things.

ESCATEC is a world class Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider, delivering end to end design & manufacturing services to leading OEMs from our integrated production network in Malaysia and Europe. With expertise across multiple sectors - including medical, industrial, transportation, IoT, and consumer goods - ESCATEC’s focus on quality, compliance, and scalable manufacturing, enable OEMs to bring complex electronic and electromechanical products to market efficiently. We are driven by customer satisfaction, continuous improvement, and uncompromising business ethics, and know employees are our greatest asset. Contact us if you are ready to take your career higher.

ESCATEC is a world class Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider, delivering end to end design & manufacturing services to leading OEMs from our integrated production network in Malaysia and Europe. With expertise across multiple sectors - including medical, industrial, transportation, IoT, and consumer goods - ESCATEC’s focus on quality, compliance, and scalable manufacturing, enable OEMs to bring complex electronic and electromechanical products to market efficiently. We are driven by customer satisfaction, continuous improvement, and uncompromising business ethics, and know employees are our greatest asset. Contact us if you are ready to take your career higher.