SAM Group Hiring! Full Time Junior Buyer in Pulau Pinang - Ricebowl

Company Description

SAM Group is a global precision engineering company headquartered in Singapore, specializing in innovative solutions for the aerospace and commercial equipment industries. As a vertically integrated business, we provide comprehensive services, including build-to-print contract manufacturing, precision machining, sheet-metal fabrication, and system integration. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our AS9100 and ISO9001 certifications, ensuring high-quality standards across all operations.

Role Description

• To perform materials planning functions:
• To procure the right parts/quantities with the required quality, on time to minimize production loss hours/obsolescence and to meet the Master Production Schedule.
• To plan and calculate when the purchase order must be made in order to meet production required date.
• To forward projection of orders to vendors in order to reduce lead time and production costs by maintaining stock and minimize the inventory cost of the company.
• Responsible for selecting and coordinating of vendors from the Approved Vendor List for purchases.
• To perform daily Purchase Requisition and Purchase Order processing:
• To check availability and confirming of orders with the vendors in respect to price, quality and delivery dates.
• To manage Purchase Orders to vendors on time.
• To follow up on outstanding purchase orders and expedite delivery of goods send in JIT (Just In Time).
• Follow up on rejected (MDR) or wrongly sent parts and ensure punctual return of the parts.
• Formulating customer and vendor relationship and monitoring on time delivery, quality, pricing etc.
• Other administrative duties related to purchasing, example issuing and sending of PO, filing etc, and other assigned purchasing duties assigned by superior.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in procurement processes, supplier negotiation, and purchase order management
• Analytical and organizational skills for monitoring inventory and ensuring timely deliveries
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams and suppliers
• Basic knowledge of relevant software, tools, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is an advantage
• Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills
• Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering industry is a plus
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply