Job Summary
The Purchasing Officer is responsible for planning and procuring raw materials, packaging materials, and other operational requirements to support uninterrupted production. The role ensures timely purchasing, monitors inventory levels, coordinates with suppliers and freight forwarders, and works closely with internal departments to maintain an efficient supply chain operation.
Job Responsibilities
1. Purchasing Operations
- Plan and execute purchasing activities based on production requirements and inventory levels.
- Prepare, issue and follow up on Purchase Orders (PO) to ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Monitor supplier order status and delivery schedules.
- Ensure purchased materials meet the required delivery timeline and quantity.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.
2. Material Planning & Inventory Control
- Monitor inventory levels and maintain safety stock to support production requirements.
- Plan material purchases based on production schedules and sales forecasts.
- Coordinate with Production Planning and Warehouse to prevent material shortages or overstock.
- Review material consumption and recommend replenishment when necessary.
3. Supplier Management
- Communicate and coordinate with local and overseas suppliers (e.g. Malaysia, Thailand, China and other countries).
- Follow up on supplier quotations, order confirmations and delivery schedules.
- Monitor supplier performance in terms of delivery, quality and responsiveness.
- Resolve delivery issues and communicate any supply risks to the Purchasing Manager.
5. Cross Functional Coordination
- Work closely with Production Planning, Production, Warehouse, Inventory, Sales and Design departments to ensure material availability.
- Communicate material shortages, shipment delays or supply issues to the relevant departments.
- Coordinate with freight forwarders on shipment schedules and delivery arrangements.
6. Reporting & Documentation
- Prepare weekly and monthly material stock reports.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records and filing system.
- Update purchasing information in the ERP system.
- Prepare reports related to purchasing activities as required by Management.
7. General Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with company purchasing procedures and policies.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Purchasing Department.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Purchasing Manager or Management that are relevant to the position.
Job Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management or related field.
- Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Candidates with 1–2 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment will have an added advantage.
- Basic knowledge of purchasing processes and material planning.
- Basic understanding of inventory management and import coordination.
- Knowledge of ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications, especially Microsoft Excel.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Good negotiation and supplier follow-up skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Able to work independently and under pressure.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: RM2,500.00 - RM2,800.00 per month
Education:
- Diploma/Advanced Diploma (Preferred)
Experience:
- Buyer/Purchaser: 2 years (Preferred)
Language:
- English (Preferred)
- Mandarin (Preferred)
Work Location: In person