KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure parts are purchased according to Engineering Specifications and at competitive market price. 
•  Actively source for new external providers and follow up on evaluation results such as quality, costs, delivery and commitment level of new or potential vendor.
• Coordinate with production personnel and external providers on orders control based on production plan requirement.
• Liaise with external providers for corrective action request related to their quality or delivery problems.
• Maintain purchasing record and prepare report as needed for audit.
• Maintain confidentiality of purchasing data and records.
• To undertake any other related jobs directed by the superior.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Candidates with resourceful contacts of broad external provider base in fabrication engineering and standard parts are preferred.
• Candidates with skill in negotiation for the best cost and good sourcing channels are preferred.
• Candidates with positive attitude, honesty and Integrity are preferred.
• Candidates with detail-oriented work style and organizational skills are preferred.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum diploma or bachelor's degree in Business/ Supply Chain Management/ Procurement/related field.
• At least 3 years or working experience in purchasing, buying or procurement department of Automation/ Tooling Industries is preferred.
• Proficiency or knowledge in ERP system preferred.
• Language proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and English (to communicate with customers).