Supply Chain Purchasing Manager (Senai, Johor)

Job Summary

Support the development and implementation of logistics strategies for assigned customers or departments. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across logistics processes, tools, and systems to enhance operational efficiency and supply chain performance. Develop strong subject matter expertise in logistics processes, tools, and applications while coaching and mentoring team members. Effectively manage resources to support the execution of strategic plans and achieve operational objectives.

Detailed Job Responsibilities

• Supervise weekly Material Requirements Planning (MRP) outputs based on customer orders and ensure materials are available to meet manufacturing production requirements.
• Identify, address, and resolve potential material shortages to minimize production disruptions.
• Oversee supplier communications to obtain updates on material availability, costs, shipping arrangements, delivery schedules, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable (A/P) to investigate and resolve supplier invoice payment issues.
• Support the resolution of goods receipt discrepancies, supplier invoice discrepancies, and invoice hold issues.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to manage defective materials, including returns to vendors (RTV) and credit recovery.
• Manage employee performance, development, recognition, coaching, and compensation in accordance with company policies.
• Allocate and reassign personnel as needed to optimize team productivity and operational effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to review, manage, and dispose of non-conforming materials.
• Review last-time-buy requirements for end-of-life products and assess their impact on material availability and inventory planning.
• Evaluate the impact of new engineering requirements on supply continuity, excess inventory, and obsolete materials.
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor overall supplier performance to ensure alignment with business requirements.
• Evaluate supplier performance and recommend corrective actions, improvements, or supplier disqualification when necessary.
• Communicate committed delivery schedules for purchased materials to internal stakeholders to support production planning.
• Maintain effective supplier communication and follow-up through Supply Chain Management (SCM) tools and systems.
• Monitor and drive weekly purchasing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), analyze performance trends, and ensure timely execution of improvement actions.
• Ensure buyers conduct appropriate due diligence and escalate supply risks promptly to maintain material availability for manufacturing requirements.
• Address supplier performance issues related to service quality, responsiveness, and collaborative support for customer business needs.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures, external audit requirements, customs regulations, and applicable trade and regulatory laws.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement and logistics operations through collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications and Skills

• Broad knowledge of electronic manufacturing environments, materials, and production processes.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, inventory management, material planning, and supplier relationship management.
• Good understanding of IT concepts, ERP systems, and integrated business applications.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail under tight deadlines.
• Strong ability to evaluate, prioritize, and resolve operational issues to ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead, manage, coach, train, and motivate a diverse team.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives and enhance procurement and supply chain performance.

Typical Experience

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in procurement, materials management, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment and team leadership is preferred.