Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Purchasing

• Manage the end-to-end purchasing process, including sourcing, RFQ issuance, quotation evaluation, and Purchase Order (PO) generation.
• Procure direct and indirect materials required for manufacturing operations.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, and supply agreements with suppliers.
• Ensure timely material availability to support production schedules and customer requirements.
• Monitor open purchase orders and expedite deliveries when necessary.

Supplier Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local and overseas suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, delivery, cost, and service.
• Resolve supplier-related issues, including delivery delays, quality concerns, and documentation discrepancies.
• Identify and qualify alternative suppliers to mitigate supply chain risks.

Inventory & Material Control

• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment activities.
• Work closely with Planning, Production, Warehouse, and Logistics teams to prevent material shortages and excess inventory.
• Support inventory control initiatives and stock accuracy improvement programs.
• Participate in inventory audits and stock count activities.

Cost Management & Reporting

• Support cost reduction and supplier consolidation initiatives.
• Analyze purchasing data and prepare procurement reports.
• Track market trends and material price fluctuations to support sourcing decisions.
• Ensure procurement activities align with budget and cost-saving objectives.

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier documentation, and purchasing reports.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Support ISO and customer audit requirements related to procurement processes.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Buyer, Purchasing Executive, Procurement Executive, or related role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in plastic injection molding, EMS, precision manufacturing, or automotive manufacturing industries is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, and inventory control.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Infor, Epicor, or similar.
• Good negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Experience

• Local and overseas sourcing experience.
• Exposure to import/export documentation and logistics coordination.
• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or related quality management systems.