Subcon Purchasing Coordinator

About the role

U-Metal Engineering Sdn Bhd is seeking a Subcon Purchasing Coordinator to join our team in Penang. This is a full-time position that plays a crucial role in managing subcontractor procurement activities and ensuring efficient supply chain operations. As a Subcon Purchasing Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating the purchasing process for subcontracted services and materials, supporting the company's operational objectives and maintaining strong relationships with our subcontractors. This role is essential to ensuring timely delivery of components and services whilst maintaining cost efficiency and quality standards across our manufacturing and logistics operations.

Order & PO Management

• Issue and track purchase orders to subcontractors
• Ensure POs are acknowledged and confirmed by subcon

Follow-Up & Chasing

• Monitor outstanding deliveries and follow up daily
• Escalate overdue items according to urgency and business impact

Communication

• Liaise with subcontractors on ETA, delays, and recovery plans
• Coordinate with internal production/planning team on delivery priorities

Documentation

• Maintain and update outstanding delivery lists
• File and record POs, delivery orders, and correspondence

Reporting

• Prepare weekly outstanding reports for management review
• Flag critical delays and supply risks

Vendor Relationship

• Maintain professional and constructive relationships with subcontractors
• Escalate to subcon management if issues are unresolved