Purchasing Executive

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the ongoing purchasing and sourcing activities that could generate more cost saving for the company.
• Working closely with cross-functional teams for inventory requirements, cost control and recommend purchasing process improvements.
• Perform supplier sourcing, evaluation, assessment and selection, negotiation, performance monitoring, vendor relationship management and continuous improvement for the company.
• Responsible to process purchase orders in the SAP system.
• Handle import trade and to comply with statutory rules and regulations.
• Maintain and upkeep approved vendor database.
• Deal with suppliers on any quality issues, products replacement, products sample request, pricing etc.
• Participate in purchasing reports preparation. Perform data analysis for improvements in purchasing and store operation.
• To establish & maintain procurement department’s ISO documentation.

Job Requirements:

• Candidate must possess at least a bachelor’s degree in Business Studies / Administration / Operation Management / Electrical & Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of related working experience in leading Procurement & Sourcing activities especially in technical or engineering related industry. 
• Possess knowledge in purchasing and supply chain systems, LEAN principles of planning.
• Good in interpersonal skills and able to demonstrate good negotiation skills.
• Good command of English (spoken and written).
• Problem solver and planner with organizational and analytical ability.
• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge and experience in SAP system will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge in ISO 9001 quality management system & project management.
• Proactive, Flexible and Self-motivated.
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision.

Kuala Lumpur

RM 4000 – RM 5000