PROCUREMENT / PURCHASING

About the role

To support the Company's procurement activities by sourcing and purchasing raw materials and other required materials from local suppliers in Malaysia. The role will focus on gradually localising material sourcing currently purchased from China, while ensuring competitive pricing, consistent quality, reliable supply and timely delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and develop potential Malaysian suppliers for raw materials and other production requirements
• Conduct supplier sourcing, quotation comparison and supplier evaluation
• Assess suppliers based on price, quality, capacity, lead time and reliability
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms and delivery conditions
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure materials meet Company's specifications and quality requirements
• Maintain an updated database of approved and potential local suppliers
• Work with Production, QA/QC and relevant departments to evaluate alternative local materials
• Continuously identify opportunities to reduce dependency on imported materials from China

About you

• Minimum SPM with good results; Diploma in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics or related field is an advantage
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in purchasing/procurement, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in raw material sourcing is highly preferred
• Experience dealing with local Malaysian suppliers is an advantage
• Experience in supplier sourcing, quotation comparison, negotiation and cost analysis
• Good supplier sourcing and negotiation skills
• Able to identify and evaluate potential local suppliers
• Good understanding of purchasing processes and raw materials
• Able to compare supplier pricing, quality, lead time and payment terms
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and other basic computer applications
• Able to maintain purchasing records and prepare purchasing reports
• Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia; Mandarin is an advantage