Job Title: Buyer / Procurement Executive
Location: Penang, Malaysia
Position Overview:
Responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activities for semiconductor materials, components, equipment and services to ensure material availability, competitive cost, quality and on-time delivery. The Buyer will work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders including Planning, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance and Logistics.
Key Responsibilities
- Review material requirements and generate purchase orders to support production needs.
- Procure materials, components, spare parts, consumables, and services.
- Monitor and manage open POs, ensuring on-time delivery and adjusting orders based on demand changes.
- Source, evaluate, and develop reliable suppliers to support business requirements.
- Monitor supplier performance in terms of Cost, Quality, and Delivery (CQD) and resolve related issues.
- Obtain quotations and negotiate pricing, MOQ, payment terms, lead times, and delivery conditions.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and monitor market trends impacting procurement costs.
- Manage material availability, inventory levels, supply risks, and support NPI and engineering changes.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, and Finance to ensure smooth operations.
- Maintain procurement data in ERP/MRP systems, track key procurement KPIs, and ensure compliance with company policies.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Business, Logistics or a related discipline.
- Minimum 2-3 years of relevant purchasing/procurement experience.
- Experience in semiconductor, electronics, manufacturing or semiconductor equipment industry preferred semiconductor experience strongly preferred for this role.
- Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, preferably SAP, Oracle or equivalent.
- Good understanding of purchasing processes, inventory and material planning.
- Strong negotiation and supplier-management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
