Position Summary
The Purchasing Manager / Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading, strategizing, and overseeing the entire materials procurement and supply chain function within the company. The role holds full accountability for strategic sourcing, material planning, inventory optimization, supplier performance, and cost management in a fast-paced EMS environment.
This position leads a team of buyers and purchasing executives (including Executive, Purchasing) to ensure uninterrupted material flow to production lines, mitigate supply chain risks, optimize working capital through effective Excess & Obsolete (E&O) control, and align supply chain strategies directly with customer demand and business growth.
Key Responsibilities
A. Strategic Procurement & Supply Chain Leadership
- Formulate and execute procurement strategies that align with company growth, EMS operational needs, and high-mix low-volume / high-volume manufacturing demands.
- Lead and direct the Purchasing team to ensure 100% material availability for production runs, NPIs (New Product Introductions), engineering changes, and customer upside demands.
- Drive material cost reduction programs, lead time compression, and favorable commercial terms (payment terms, lead times, buffer stock agreements).
- Establish robust supply chain continuity plans, risk management frameworks, and recovery protocols for critical components and active/passive electronic materials.
B. Inventory Management & E&O Governance
- Oversee master MRP strategy, inventory policy, and materials budgeting to ensure minimal inventory holding costs without risking production downtime.
- Establish comprehensive governance on Excess & Obsolete (E&O) materials, driving quarterly reviews, customer liability claims, and supplier buy-back executions.
- Monitor key inventory metrics such as Inventory Turnover Ratio (ITR), Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO), and raw material stock levels.
C. Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) & Vendor Governance
- Build, cultivate, and manage strategic partnerships with regional and global component distributors, original component manufacturers (OCMs), and local vendors.
- Conduct periodic Supplier Performance Evaluations (vendor scorecards) covering Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Service (QCDS).
- Lead high-level negotiations, contract reviews, and escalate critical delivery or commercial deadlocks with tier-1 suppliers.
D. Customer Alignment & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate closely with Sales, Customer Account Managers, Program Managers, and Customers to align demand forecasts, MPS (Master Production Schedule), and design change requirements.
- Work hand-in-hand with Operations, Quality Assurance (QA), Engineering, and Logistics to resolve incoming material quality issues (NCR/MRB) and customs/importation roadblocks.
- Provide strategic supply chain updates and material readiness reports to Top Management.
E. Team Leadership & Operational Governance
- Lead, mentor, and evaluate the performance of purchasing executives, buyers, and material planners.
- Implement best practices, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and internal controls within the SAP/ERP system environment.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Material Availability: 100% material readiness on-schedule with zero line-stoppage due to procurement delays.
- Cost Reduction: Achievement of annual Purchase Price Variance (PPV) cost savings targets.
- Inventory & Working Capital: Optimization of inventory turns and successful recovery/disposal of customer-liable E&O materials.
- On-Time Delivery (OTD): Maintenance of high supplier OTD (>95%) and alignment with customer committed ship dates.
- Supplier Quality & Compliance: Effective vendor management ensuring fast resolution of non-conformance reports (NCR) and material returns.
Pay: RM7,500.00 - RM10,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person