Procurement Executive

Job Purpose

The Procurement Executive is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing materials, components, and services required for production while ensuring cost competitiveness, quality, and timely delivery. The role works closely with Production Planning, Warehouse, Engineering, and suppliers to maintain uninterrupted production operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and service performance.
• Obtain quotations, negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
• Issue Purchase Orders (POs) and monitor order status.
• Coordinate with Production Planning and Warehouse to ensure material availability.
• Monitor inventory levels and prevent material shortages or excess stock.
• Develop and maintain long-term supplier relationships.
• Conduct supplier performance evaluations and support supplier development initiatives.
• Resolve supplier quality and delivery issues in collaboration with QA and Engineering.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and prepare purchasing reports.
• Support cost reduction, localization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform any other duties assigned by Management.

Requirements

Education

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 2–5 years of procurement or purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Working experience in the automotive, wire harness, electronics, or OEM manufacturing industry will be an added advantage.

Technical Knowledge

• Knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, and inventory control.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Good understanding of Incoterms and import/export documentation is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Language

• Good command of Bahasa Malaysia and English.
• Proficiency in Mandarin will be an added advantage to facilitate communication with Mandarin-speaking suppliers and stakeholders.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Contract, Fresh graduate

Pay: RM1,700.00 - RM3,500.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Maternity leave
• Meal allowance
• Meal provided
• Opportunities for promotion
• Professional development

Work Location: In person