GSH Precision Technology Hiring! Full Time Purchasing Manager in Pulau Pinang, Earn up to MYR 7,500 - Ricebowl

Key Responsibilities

1. Purchasing & Procurement Management

• Manage the overall purchasing and procurement activities of the company.
• Ensure timely purchasing of raw materials, components, tools, spare parts, and consumables according to production requirements.
• Review purchase requisitions (PR) and ensure purchases comply with company policies and procedures.
• Manage purchase orders (PO), delivery schedules, and purchasing documentation.
• Ensure materials and services are procured at the right price, quality, quantity, and delivery timeline.

2. Supplier Sourcing & Management

• Identify, evaluate, and develop new suppliers and alternative sources.
• Maintain good relationships with existing suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, pricing, quality, reliability, and delivery performance.
• Conduct supplier assessments and performance reviews.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, credit facilities, and delivery conditions.
• Establish long-term strategic partnerships with key suppliers.

3. Cost Control & Savings

• Negotiate competitive pricing to achieve cost reductions and purchasing savings.
• Monitor raw material price fluctuations and market trends.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through alternative sourcing and supplier consolidation.
• Conduct price comparisons and cost analysis before purchasing.
• Ensure cost efficiency without compromising product quality and specifications.

4. Material & Inventory Coordination

• Coordinate with Production Planning, Engineering, Warehouse, and Quality departments to ensure material availability.
• Monitor purchasing requirements based on production schedules and inventory levels.
• Avoid over-purchasing, excess stock, and obsolete inventory.
• Follow up closely with suppliers to prevent material shortages and production delays.
• Support inventory optimization and material planning activities.

5. Delivery & Supplier Performance

• Monitor supplier delivery commitments and ensure on-time delivery.
• Follow up on outstanding purchase orders and overdue deliveries.
• Resolve supplier-related issues involving quality, delivery, pricing, and documentation.
• Coordinate with Quality and Engineering teams regarding rejected or non-conforming materials.
• Develop corrective action plans for suppliers with poor performance.

6. Purchasing Team Management

• Lead, supervise, and develop the purchasing team.
• Assign responsibilities and monitor departmental performance.
• Establish purchasing procedures, controls, and approval processes.
• Ensure accurate purchasing records and proper documentation.
• Promote transparency, accountability, and ethical purchasing practices.

7. Continuous Improvement

• Review and improve purchasing procedures and workflows.
• Implement effective procurement strategies and supplier evaluation systems.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to improve purchasing efficiency.
• Prepare regular purchasing reports, cost analysis, and supplier performance reports for management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years of working experience in purchasing or procurement, preferably in the manufacturing industry.
• At least 2–3 years of experience in a supervisory or managerial position.
• Experience in precision engineering, CNC machining, metal fabrication, or metal manufacturing is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of raw material sourcing, particularly stainless steel, aluminium, carbon steel, engineering plastics, and industrial components.
• Excellent negotiation, supplier management, and cost-control skills.
• Good understanding of inventory management and material planning.
• Familiar with ERP systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently, make sound purchasing decisions, and meet tight deadlines.

Pay: RM6,000.00 - RM7,500.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for promotion
• Professional development

Work Location: In person