Role: Purchasing Associate
Location: Subang Jaya, Selangor
About the Opportunity
To support Procurement activities related to New Product Development (NPD) by coordinating sourcing, quotation requests, purchasing processes, supplier communication, and packaging material readiness to ensure smooth and timely execution of new product launches and relaunch projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Process Purchase Requisitions for packaging materials in a timely and accurate manner.
- Request quotations (RFP/RFQ) and prepare cost comparisons based on MOQ, lead time, and quality to support target cost achievement for new product launches and relaunches.
- Maintain supplier information records and generate Purchase Orders accordingly.
- Update and maintain purchasing information accurately in the SAP system.
- Organize and maintain correspondence, Purchase Orders, quotations, and related documents for proper filing and easy retrieval.
- Follow up on FA route approvals, QC reference samples, and packaging mock-up samples to support project requirements.
- Monitor delivery schedules for new packaging materials to ensure project timelines are met.
- Maintain awareness and compliance with Company policies, objectives, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 Integrated Management System requirements, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Provide general administrative support related to purchasing activities.
- Perform any other duties and responsibilities assigned by Management from time to time.
Key Experience, Skills & Knowledge
- Minimum SPM qualification.
- Minimum 2 years of working experience in Purchasing or Procurement.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel; knowledge of SAP will be an added advantage.
- Meticulous, organised, and detail-oriented in handling documentation and procurement processes.
- A strong team player with good interpersonal and communication skills..
