Orifast Solutions Hiring! Full Time Senior Sourcing - Purchasing Executive in Pulau Pinang, Earn up to MYR 6,000 - Ricebowl

Key Responsibilities1. Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Identify, evaluate and develop new suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery and capability.
• Manage existing suppliers and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Source materials, components, tooling and services according to company requirements.
• Conduct supplier evaluation, performance monitoring and improvement activities.
• Develop alternative suppliers and sourcing strategies to minimize supply risks.

2. Purchasing & Material Planning

• Manage purchase requisitions, RFQs, purchase orders and supplier follow-ups.
• Ensure materials are purchased at the right quality, quantity, price and delivery time.
• Monitor supplier delivery schedules and follow up on delays or shortages.
• Coordinate with Planning, Production, Warehouse, Quality and Engineering to ensure material availability.
• Support urgent and critical material requirements to avoid production disruption.

3. Cost & Commercial Management

• Obtain and analyze supplier quotations and conduct price comparisons.
• Lead price negotiation, cost reduction and commercial improvement initiatives.
• Monitor material pricing, market trends and supplier cost changes.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through alternative sourcing, supplier development and volume negotiation.
• Maintain competitive purchasing costs while meeting quality and delivery requirements.

4. Supplier Quality & Performance

• Monitor supplier performance including Quality, Cost and Delivery (QCD).
• Work with Quality and Engineering teams to resolve supplier-related issues.
• Support supplier corrective actions and improvement activities.
• Participate in supplier audits and qualification activities where required.

5. Reporting & Compliance

• Maintain purchasing records, supplier database and sourcing documentation.
• Prepare purchasing, supplier performance and cost-saving reports.
• Monitor open PO, overdue delivery and outstanding supplier issues.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company procedures and approval requirements.
• Support internal and external audits related to purchasing and supplier management.

6. Team & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Guide junior purchasing/sourcing team members and support daily purchasing activities.
• Work closely with Sales, Engineering, Planning, Production, Quality, Finance and Warehouse teams.
• Support management in sourcing strategy, supplier development and procurement improvement initiatives.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Business, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Sourcing, Purchasing or Procurement, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience in Sheet Metal, CNC Machining, Precision Engineering or Industrial Manufacturing is an advantage.
• Strong supplier sourcing, negotiation and cost management skills.
• Good understanding of materials, manufacturing processes and technical requirements.
• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Mandarin speaking is an advantage for communication with China-based suppliers.
• Willing to travel for supplier visits or business requirements when necessary.

Pay: RM4,600.00 - RM6,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Maternity leave
• Meal allowance

Work Location: In person