procurement executive

About the role

Source, negotiate, and purchase packaging materials (master cartons, PE bags, printed packs, labels, strapping, pallets) at the best price, quality, and lead time. Source and purchase production equipment, spare parts, and consumables, working with Production/Engineering to confirm specifications before ordering. Coordinate export packaging design between customers and suppliers: collect requirements, brief suppliers, and manage drafts, revisions, and approvals.

Key responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and purchase packaging materials (master cartons, PE bags, printed packs, labels, strapping, pallets) at the best price, quality, and lead time
• Source and purchase production equipment, spare parts, and consumables, working with Production/Engineering to confirm specifications before ordering
• Monitor packaging and material stock levels against production and shipment schedules, and place orders early to avoid shortages
• Coordinate export packaging design between customers and suppliers: collect requirements, brief suppliers, and manage drafts, revisions, and approvals
• Check artwork and incoming packaging for accuracy, food-grade compliance, and labelling requirements for the destination market
• Follow up on deliveries, installation, and after-sales support so materials and equipment arrive and perform on time
• Maintain purchasing records (POs, delivery orders, invoices, supplier certificates) and work with Finance on payments and reconciliation
• Build and maintain supplier relationships, and review supplier performance regularly
• Prepare purchasing reports, price comparisons, and cost tracking for management

About you

• Communicate with Chinese-speaking customers and suppliers in spoken and written Chinese
• Handle English and Bahasa Malaysia correspondence with other parties