Senior Purchasing Executive

Responsibilities :

• Conduct market research and source new suppliers, vendors, and products to support business requirements.
• Source materials, goods, products, and services while negotiating favorable pricing, terms, and contracts to achieve cost efficiency.
• Review and evaluate existing and new product costs, quality, and supplier performance, and recommend opportunities for cost optimization and value improvement.
• Manage the full procurement cycle, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, supplier coordination, delivery follow-ups, and ensuring timely receipt of goods.
• Handle import and export activities, including shipping arrangements, customs documentation, permit applications, and coordination with freight forwarders, shipping agents, and relevant authorities.
• Ensure compliance with import/export regulations, customs requirements, trade agreements, and company policies.
• Monitor shipment schedules and resolve any logistics, customs clearance, or delivery issues to ensure timely arrival of goods.
• Work closely with internal departments to ensure purchased products and materials meet operational and business requirements.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers to ensure effective stock management, supplier performance, and lead-time control.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure uninterrupted supply of materials and products.
• Prepare and maintain accurate procurement, shipping, and import/export documentation, records, and reports.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Management from time to time.

Requirement :

• Minimum Diploma in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Logistics, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of working experience in Purchasing, Inventory Control, Material Planning, Warehouse Management, or a related function.
• Experience in import and export operations, shipping coordination, and customs documentation will be an added advantage.
• Strong communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated, proactive, responsible, and results-oriented with a positive working attitude.
• Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia, both written and spoken.
• Additional language proficiency (Mandarin) will be an added advantage to effectively communicate with suppliers, customers, and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.s.
• Knowledge of SQL Accounting Software and other ERP/Purchasing systems will be an added advantage.
• Computer literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Willing to work overtime when required to meet operational needs.
• Applicants must be willing to work in Nilai 3, Negeri Sembilan.