Summary
To optimize procurement process for direct and indirect activities by managing vendor management, material planning, inventory control, sourcing, contract negotiation, assist daily procurement operations, and maintaining safe workplace.
Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for daily procurement activities, including PR, RFQ and purchase orders processing, to ensure timely availability of materials for operation needs.
- Identify, evaluate and manage potential vendors at competitive price, quality, capacity and lead time.
- Negotiate prices, delivery schedules, timelines, credit terms, contracts agreements and renewal terms.
- Build and maintain good relationships with vendors, liaise on purchasing documents, forecasts, order confirmations, delivery schedules, invoices and resolving procurement related issues or discrepancies.
- Maintain and update vendor master/database, material planning records, reconciliation reports, contract agreements and other related documentation, monitoring and maintaining optimal inventory levels.
- Participate and assist with annual vendor re-evaluation and vendor audits.
- Assist in the implementation of procurement strategies, policies and procedures, ensure consistency, efficiency and compliance.
- Ensure compliance with safety, GMP, and regulatory guidelines.
- Perform any other tasks assigned from time to time
Qualifications
- Education level: STPM/Diploma/Degree in Business Administration/Supply Chain or equivalent (knowledge in Supply Chain Management / ISO is an advantage).
- Minimum 2 years in purchasing or procurement within a manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Capability: Proficient in MS Office, ERP/SAP/MES and MRP System.
- Skill(s): Good communication, time management, problem solving and good teamwork.
- Language: Fluent in English, Bahasa Malaysia (Japanese is an added advantage).
