Job Purpose:
Responsible for executing day-to-day purchasing activities for production consumables, maintenance parts, and related materials, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and compliant procurement in line with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Purchasing Operations
- Process purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders in accordance with approved authority limits and company policies.
- Coordinate quotations, price comparisons, and vendor selection for production consumables and maintenance parts, ensuring the best value while meeting quality and delivery requirements.
- Monitor order status, follow up closely on outstanding purchase orders, and ensure timely delivery to support production schedules and minimize operational disruption.
- Arrange shipment schedules and coordinate with relevant internal and external parties to ensure smooth procurement execution.
Supplier and Market Management
- Source, evaluate, and maintain relationships with local and overseas suppliers.
- Maintain up-to-date supplier records, price lists, and supporting procurement documentation.
- Work with suppliers to resolve issues relating to delivery, shortages, pricing discrepancies, and service performance.
Compliance, Documentation, and Reporting
- Prepare monthly customs-related reports and maintain proper documentation for customs, MIDA, and SST requirements.
- Ensure procurement records are accurate, complete, and properly filed for audit and compliance purposes.
- Update purchasing transactions and supplier information in the ERP system accurately and on time.
- Prepare periodic purchasing reports, outstanding PO reports, and other analyses as required by Management.
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Collaborate closely with Production and Warehouse teams to understand material requirements and support smooth operations.
- Liaise with Finance/Accounts Payable to resolve discrepancies between purchase orders, goods received, and supplier invoices.
- Coordinate with Logistics and Customs support functions on shipment and documentation matters.
Continuous Improvement
- Support cost-saving and process improvement initiatives through supplier comparison, sourcing alternatives, and better purchasing practices.
- Contribute to improvements in procurement controls, documentation standards, and reporting accuracy.
Key Performance Indicators
- Timely issuance and follow-up of purchase orders.
- On-time delivery performance for production-related materials.
- Accuracy and timeliness of customs, MIDA, and SST documentation.
- Accuracy of purchasing records and ERP updates.
- Responsiveness in resolving supplier and internal coordination issues.
Qualifications and Experience
- Advanced Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain operations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Good communication, negotiation, and coordination skills.
- Strong sense of urgency, attention to detail, and proactive problem-solving ability.
Preferred
- Experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP.
- Exposure to customs, MIDA, and SST documentation processes and compliance.
Competencies and Attributes
- High integrity and compliance mindset.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Able to work independently while coordinating effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Detail-oriented with good numerical and documentation accuracy.
- Able to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Pay: RM4,000.00 - RM5,500.00 per month
Work Location: In person