PURCHASING EXECUTIVE

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Purchasing Executive / Senior Purchasing Executive to lead our purchasing team and manage the procurement of raw materials, components, tooling and outsourced processes for our precision manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the purchasing team to ensure smooth and efficient procurement operations.
• Manage the sourcing and purchasing of raw materials, mainly aluminums, steel and other metal materials, from local and overseas suppliers.
• Source raw materials directly from China suppliers and develop reliable long-term supplier relationships.
• Source and manage suppliers for tooling, jigs, fixtures and other production-related items.
• Have a good understanding of surface treatment processes, such as anodizing, plating, powder coating, painting and other finishing processes.
• Source and coordinate suppliers for various surface treatment and finishing requirements.
• Identify and evaluate new suppliers based on price, quality, delivery, capacity and reliability.
• Negotiate competitive pricing, payment terms, MOQ, lead time and other commercial terms with suppliers.
• Review and compare supplier quotations, including material, machining, tooling and surface treatment costs.
• Monitor raw material prices and market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Follow up closely on purchase orders and delivery schedules to ensure materials and finished parts are delivered on time.
• Coordinate with Production, Planning, Engineering, Quality and Warehouse departments to ensure smooth procurement and production flow.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues related to quality, delivery, pricing and technical requirements.
• Develop alternative suppliers to reduce supply risks and ensure business continuity.
• Maintain proper purchasing records, supplier information and procurement reports.
• Continuously improve sourcing strategies and achieve cost reduction without compromising quality and delivery.

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of purchasing/procurement experience, preferably in a precision engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in purchasing aluminums, steel and other metal raw materials.
• Experience dealing directly with China suppliers is highly preferred.
• Good knowledge of surface treatment processes and suppliers.
• Good understanding of tooling, jigs, fixtures and production-related tooling requirements.
• Ability to understand drawings, specifications and basic technical requirements is an advantage.
• Strong negotiation, sourcing and supplier management skills.
• Good understanding of material pricing, tooling costs, surface treatment costs and lead times.
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to lead a purchasing team and work independently.
• Willing to travel to China for supplier visits, sourcing and negotiation when required.