CKD MALAYSIA SDN BHD Hiring! Full Time Assistant Manager (Purchasing) in Kedah, Earn up to MYR 12,000 - Ricebowl

Key Responsibilities

1. Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing

• Support the Purchasing Manager in developing and implementing purchasing strategies aligned with company objectives and budgetary requirements.
• Identify, evaluate, and maintain a network of reliable and competitive suppliers.
• Assist in supplier negotiations to obtain competitive pricing, favourable payment terms, lead times, and delivery conditions.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking to monitor price trends, supplier availability, supply risks, and potential sourcing opportunities.
• Support the identification of alternative suppliers and sourcing opportunities to improve cost competitiveness and supply continuity.
• Assist in implementing continuous improvement initiatives within purchasing and sourcing activities.

2. Purchase Order & Procurement Process Management

• Oversee and monitor the preparation and processing of Purchase Orders (POs) to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company procedures.
• Ensure purchasing activities are carried out within approved budgets, policies, and authorization limits.
• Monitor procurement cycle times and follow up with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely purchasing activities.
• Ensure proper purchasing procedures and documentation are followed by the purchasing team.
• Review and follow up on outstanding POs and supplier deliveries to prevent delays and material shortages.
• Assist the Purchasing Manager in improving purchasing processes and operational efficiency.

3. Supplier & Vendor Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance based on key performance indicators (KPIs), including cost, quality, delivery, responsiveness, and service level.
• Coordinate with suppliers to resolve issues related to pricing, quality, delivery, and supply availability.
• Participate in supplier performance review meetings and follow up on corrective actions where required.
• Support supplier development initiatives to improve quality, cost competitiveness, delivery performance, and long-term business relationships.
• Escalate critical supplier issues to the Purchasing Manager for further action.

4. Cost Control & Value Optimization

• Monitor purchasing expenditure and identify potential opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Assist in cost-saving initiatives, including price negotiations, bulk purchasing, long-term agreements, and alternative sourcing.
• Analyze supplier quotations and conduct commercial comparisons to ensure competitive pricing and best-value procurement.
• Provide purchasing data and analysis to support budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
• Ensure cost optimization initiatives do not compromise required quality, delivery, and operational requirements.

5. Compliance, Governance & Documentation

• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies, procurement procedures, internal controls, and approval requirements.
• Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping of procurement activities, including supplier quotations, purchase orders, contracts, and supplier records.
• Assist in preparing and providing procurement-related documents for internal and external audits.
• Support the Purchasing Manager in identifying and mitigating potential supplier and procurement risks.
• Ensure supplier evaluation, selection, and purchasing processes are properly documented and conducted in accordance with company procedures.

6. Team Support & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Support and guide purchasing team members in managing day-to-day procurement activities.
• Assist the Purchasing Manager in monitoring team performance and ensuring purchasing activities are completed accurately and within the required timeline.
• Act as a key liaison between the Purchasing Department and internal departments, including Production, Finance, Engineering, Quality, Warehouse, and Planning.
• Coordinate with relevant departments to understand material requirements and ensure timely procurement to support business and production needs.
• Promote effective communication, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement within the Purchasing function.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Purchasing Manager or Management.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: RM7,000.00 - RM12,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Opportunities for promotion
• Professional development

Work Location: In person