Purchasing Executive

About the role

This role involves managing and overseeing daily purchasing activities for local and overseas suppliers to ensure materials, components, equipment, and services are procured according to operational requirements. You will identify, assess, and develop reliable suppliers locally and internationally, lead supplier negotiations to secure competitive pricing and favourable payment terms, and manage import/export purchasing transactions including shipping arrangements, customs documentation, and coordination with freight forwarders.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and oversee daily purchasing activities for local and overseas suppliers
• Identify, assess, and develop reliable suppliers locally and internationally based on pricing, quality, delivery performance, and payment terms
• Lead supplier negotiations to secure competitive pricing, favourable payment terms, and cost-saving opportunities
• Manage and coordinate import/export purchasing transactions, including shipping arrangements, customs documentation, permits, and coordination with freight forwarders
• Review and oversee purchase requisitions, quotations, purchase orders (POs), and delivery schedules
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with local and overseas suppliers
• Monitor stock levels, forecast material requirements, and prevent shortages or overstocking in coordination with other departments
• Monitor outstanding purchase orders, follow up on delayed deliveries, and implement corrective actions
• Prepare purchasing reports, cost comparisons, supplier performance evaluations, and procurement KPI reports for management review
• Guide and support purchasing team members and ensure purchasing activities are completed accurately and within deadlines

About you

• Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant purchasing or procurement experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Strong experience in local and overseas purchasing, import/export coordination, and supplier negotiations
• Good knowledge of purchasing documentation, shipping procedures, and customs requirements
• Good command of spoken and written English with the ability to communicate effectively and confidently with local and overseas suppliers
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and purchasing or ERP systems
• Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and communicate effectively with internal departments and international suppliers

Benefits

• Annual salary increment based on performance and company policy
• Performance-based bonus and incentives
• Annual leave and medical benefits
• EPF, SOCSO and EIS contributions in accordance with statutory requirements
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities
• Stable employment with opportunities to gain international procurement experience
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Additional benefits in accordance with company policy