Purchasing Admin

About the role

We are looking for a Purchasing Admin who is independent, hands-on, and experienced in purchasing for a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will liaise closely with suppliers in Taiwan and China, manage purchasing activities, and handle both office-based and physical purchasing tasks independently.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily purchasing activities, including sourcing, quotation comparison, purchase orders and supplier follow-ups
• Liaise and communicate with suppliers in Taiwan and China on pricing, product specifications, delivery schedules and orders
• Handle purchasing of machines, machine parts, equipment, raw materials and manufacturing-related items
• Source new suppliers and negotiate pricing, terms and delivery schedules where required
• Coordinate with internal departments to understand purchasing requirements and ensure materials are ordered on time
• Monitor purchase orders, delivery status and outstanding items
• Conduct physical purchases from suppliers, hardware shops, machinery suppliers and other relevant stores when required
• Be able to travel independently to purchase or collect items from physical stores/suppliers
• Verify purchased items against specifications and requirements before delivery or submission to the company
• Maintain proper purchasing records, documents and supplier information

About you

• Minimum Diploma in Business, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Engineering or a related field
• At least 2 years of relevant purchasing experience, preferably within a manufacturing, machinery or engineering environment
• Fluent in Chinese — able to communicate confidently with suppliers in Taiwan and China
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes, machinery, machine ordering and raw material purchasing
• Practical knowledge of sourcing machine parts, industrial supplies, raw materials and manufacturing-related products
• Strong communication, negotiation and supplier management skills
• Independent and able to work with minimal supervision
• Responsible, resourceful, proactive and able to solve problems on your own
• Willing and able to travel independently for physical purchasing and supplier visits
• Able to work 5.5 days per week, including Saturday half-day