Assistant Purchasing Manager

Working Location: Banting, Selangor

Hostel Provided

Job Description

• Plan and manage purchasing activities according to production requirements and inventory levels
• Source and evaluate local and overseas suppliers for raw materials, chemicals, packaging materials, spare parts, equipment, and services
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, lead times, and other commercial terms
• Conduct quotation comparisons, cost analysis, and supplier benchmarking
• Monitor raw-material, commodity, currency, and market price trends to support purchasing decisions
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or supply reliability
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers
• Monitor supplier performance in terms of price, quality, delivery, service, and reliability
• Supervise and guide the Purchasing team in daily purchasing activities
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with Company policies, ISO procedures, and applicable requirements

Job Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or equivalent.
• Minimum 3-4 years of relevant experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain (experience in manufacturing is an advantage).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills with a high sense of responsibility.