Buyer (2 Vacancies - Raw Material Buyer/Consumable) - Urgent Hiring

JOB PURPOSE
- Responsible for all aspects of purchasing from vendors at the divisional level for CPL Aromas Malaysia.

TASKS & RESPOSBILITIES

- To purchase Raw Material/consumable materials used in the Factory & Compounding Lab as requested by different departments via intercompany & external vendors.
- Ensuring quality and quantity in line with CPL Group purchase policies.
- Monitoring the vendor on time delivery and safety stocks and making sure sufficient stock to fulfill customer orders and requirement.
- To analyze in details consumption, stock, and previous orders before placing new purchase request to the vendors
- Solve any purchasing problems should they arise i.e. failure to supply, rejection.
- Communicate the incoming material with shipping, follow up shipping documentation with vendor and provide to Shipping. 
- For consumable and indirect vendors maintain the vendor nonconformance system through the quality assurance system and follow up.
- Purchase of capital items in line with Group authorization process.
- Escalate any usual aspect of purchasing.
- Adhere to the quality, environmental, health and safety standards of the company.
- As the backup for the consumable purchase process.
- Additional duties as assign by the management.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED
- Degree in Business Administration or similar
- The ability to use Microsoft Office at an advanced level is essential.
- Able to work efficiently and effectively with attention to detail, even when under pressure.
- Good time management and friendly / helpful attitude
- Experience of working with an ERP system – Advantageous
- Added advantage for knowledge in D365
- A team player
- Advance negotiation skills
- Previous experience in a manufacturing purchasing role would be beneficial.