Senior Purchasing Executive - Start Immediately

• Responsible for the day-to-day purchasing and sourcing activities for materials, services, equipment, machinery, and fixed assets could generate more cost savings for the company locally and overseas.
• Request quotations from suppliers, compare and evaluate prices and quotes from different suppliers, and compile price comparison worksheet.
• Create and issue purchase orders and follow up with suppliers for order confirmation, including order amendments, etc.
• Perform supplier sourcing, evaluation, assessment and selection, negotiation, performance monitoring, vendor relationship management, and continuous improvement for the Company.
• Perform regular performance reviews with suppliers to drive continuous improvements and manage suppliers to meet objectives related to lead time, cost, delivery performance, quality, and reliability.
• Coordinate, liaise, follow up, and ensure vendors meet operation schedule and lead time and to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Work closely with all departments on inventory requirements, cost control and recommend purchasing process improvements.
• Process purchase orders, delivery orders, invoices and import shipments and documentation and ensure no Purchase Order (PO) is missed out.
• Maintain and update purchasing records.
• Deal with vendors on any quality issues, product replacement, pricing, etc.
• Prepare and participate in purchasing reports preparation and data analysis.
• Ensure all documentation related to purchasing activities is completed on time and accurately.
• Implement and establish good procurement standards, practices, and policies & procedures.
• Support in cost savings exercise and take the initiative to make comparisons and negotiate or source for better material/quality with the lowest cost.
• Conduct supplier audits and supplier performance reviews to achieve continuous improvement for the company.
• Responsible for coordination and management of import activities such as development and implementation of import policies, procedures, and management of import documentation and shipments.
• Arranging transport via outsourcing organization when necessary.
• Liaise with freight forwarders to ensure timely and accurate import processes and paperwork.

Job Requirement:

• Candidate must possess at least a Diploma/bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or any relevant field. 
• Fluent in English and Malay. 
• Good communication skills in Mandarin will be an added advantage.
• At least 3 years of experience in a related field is required for this position. 
• Preferably specialized in Metal Fabrication and experience working in the manufacturing industry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• A team player who is resourceful and able to work with minimum guidance and under stress.
• Willing to work in Kulai, Johor.
• Applicants must be Malaysian citizens.