Purchasing Supervisor

Pulau Pinang
RM 72,000-96,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago
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Join our leading Electronic Manufacturing Services provider as a Senior Purchasing Manager based in the Northern Region.

Supervise and guide a team of buyers in the purchasing of direct and indirect materials, ensuring adherence to quality, cost, and delivery standards.
Monitor and manage daily purchasing operations including PO issuance, order tracking, expediting, and supplier communication.
Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers; monitor vendor performance in terms of price competitiveness, quality, lead time, and responsiveness.
Collaborate with planning, production, and warehouse teams to ensure timely delivery of materials in line with production schedules.
Support sourcing and price negotiation activities to achieve cost-saving targets and maintain competitiveness.
Resolve supply issues, material shortages, or delivery delays, and escalate critical matters when necessary.
Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies, quality standards, and customer requirements.
Maintain accurate procurement data and documentation in the ERP system (preferable SAP).
Monitor inventory levels, lead times, and safety stock to avoid excess or stockouts.
Assist in supplier audits, onboarding, and risk assessments.
Generate regular reports on procurement KPIs, cost performance, and supplier metrics for management review.

Work in a top tier company in the industryBe in a position to drive growth, change management & continuous improvement

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within the E&E industry.
Minimum 1-2 years in a supervisory or team lead role.
Solid understanding of purchasing processes, supplier management, and inventory control.
Familiarity with sourcing electronic components, mechanical parts, or PCB assemblies is a plus.
Proficient in ERP systems (SAP) and Microsoft Office tools.
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and meet tight deadlines.

A prominent Electronic Manufacturing Services provider is seeking an experienced Purchasing Supervisor to join their team in the Northern Region. With a goal to become the market leader, the company has consistently innovated and grown. As part of their expansion, they are looking for a skilled Purchasing Supervisor to strengthen their team.

Attractive salary package with great perks and benefits.
Well-established organisation with great career progression.
Opportunity to make an organisational impact with people initiatives

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