Total 56 purchasing procurement inventory job vacancies in Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory category in Malaysia

• Responsible for procurement of Silicon parts which are PMIC, Controller and DRAM commodity and ensure purchases are released within company standard policy and terms negotiated.
• Process purchase requisitions, placement of order and perform PO rescheduling per MRP report on monthly basis.
• High awareness on the fluctuation forecast and well control of inventories by execute PO rescheduling and cancellation if required to ensure inventory levels are met within goals set.
• Collaborating extensively with vendors and warehouse personnel to timely receiving and expediting of material to ensure continuous support to the production line and no line down.
• Maintain good communications with Global Commodity Manager (GCM) to establish and manages supplier performance and assist in building effective partnership.
• Work closely with internal parties to achieve zero materials liability and minimize excess/obsolescence.
• Perform vendor performance appraisal on quarterly basis and continuously monitor suppliers’ delivery and quality performance through supplier scorecard key performance measurements.
• Support materials purchases for new product introduction (NPI) project in collaboration with GCM/core team.
• Preparations of reports as required by superior for corporate reporting purposes

• Responsible for the procurement activities of the assigned materials which include:

          a. Responsible as main interface with more complex customer / product with
              effective coordination internally in addressing issues.
          b. Coordinate material simulation activities to meet customer order fluctuation.
          c. Study and take appropriate actions on the MRP reports after the MRP run.
          d. Provide input/updates on material delivery related issues.
          e. Ensure good material planning and expedite the right materials for smooth
              production.
           f. Update critical parts list daily.
           g. Attend daily operation meeting and attend task force calls on critical supply  
               materials.
           h. Coordinate activities with relevant parties to avoid line stoppage if the right 
               material cannot arrive on time
            i. Track and monitor supplier delivery performance.

• Constantly review the planning parameters according to business trend.
• Responsible to support the activities on inventory management to achieve monthly coverage and inventory turns including quick disposition on rejected and obsolete materials, minimize overhanging materials, work on overhanging materials claims etc.
• Strategic planning to minimize special premium cost (e.g. change of ship mode) to support situation requirement.
• Work on special freight claims and line-down claims due to delinquent supply from suppliers.
• Procure new part releases.
• Determine implementation dates of ECN (Engineering Change Notice) of both materials and software.
• Prepare report e.g. ABC analysis, inventory report etc. as and when needed.
• Support activities related to Bosch Production System (BPS), e.g. Supplier Kanban for continuous improvement.
• Able to share knowledge, guide and lead junior Planners in their daily tasks.
• Work together and support each other within LOG as well as other department.
• Support and work towards achieving the departmental goal.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the immediate superior from time to time.
• Escalate procurement issues that affect a single Value Stream (Level 1).

Purchasing Buyer is responsible for supporting the procurement process by handling administrative tasks such as purchase order creation, vendor communication, and delivery  management. This role ensures that purchasing activities are processed efficiently, accurately, and in alignment with company policies.

• Purchase Order Processing:
  • Create and process purchase orders (POs) based on approved requisitions and ensure accuracy in details such as quantity, pricing, and delivery terms.
  • Submit POs to suppliers and follow up on confirmation and delivery schedules.
  • Ensure timely and accurate updates in procurement software or ERP systems.
• Vendor Communication:
  • Communicate with suppliers to confirm orders, delivery times, and product availability.
  • Resolve any basic issues related to orders, including delivery delays, invoice discrepancies, and item shortages.
  • Maintain professional and positive relationships with vendors.
• Invoice Verification:
  • Work with the finance and accounts payable teams to verify that supplier invoices match purchase orders and resolve any discrepancies.
  • Ensure timely processing of invoices for payment to suppliers.
• Administrative Support:
  • Provide general administrative support to the purchasing department, including filing, responding to inquiries, and assisting with supplier documentation.
  • Assist with preparing reports on procurement activities such as open orders, delivery schedules, and purchase spend.
• Compliance and Policy Adherence:
  • Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies and procedures.
  • Support the team in ensuring that purchasing follows ethical standards and regulations.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Identify areas where the purchasing process can be streamlined and suggest improvements.
  • Participate in training sessions to improve procurement knowledge and skills.

Plan, source, negotiate and purchase raw materials at the most preferable timing, deal terms and best price for the organisation needs whilst being compliant to organisation’s guiding principles and government regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Actively monitor the business demand requirements to devise a plan to replenish the inventory stock, source most feasible supplier and conclude purchases with the most favourable supplier for the business.
• Constantly source, compile, negotiate and evaluate the prices, specifications and terms of the products and support provided by the suppliers to compare and ascertain the most favourable supplier is available when products and services are required.
• Monitor and analyse the commodities and products market trend as well as factors affecting the price movement (e.g. weather conditions, etc.) for decision making to especially for strategic purchases that will influence cost of raw materials. 
• Review and ensure timely update of the cost component of the products to ensure they are accurately reflected to identify cost optimisation opportunities.
• Adhere to the standard operating procedures (SOP) when issuing a purchase order (PO) when planning the purchase to ensure timely delivery of the materials procured in order to avoid any operational disruptions.
• Monitor vessel, shipment movement to ensure timely arrival of items ordered, taking into consideration environmental factors (e.g. tide at the jetty) to ensure no (or minimal) delays in the delivery of the materials at the plant.
• Communicate and cascade to the receiving team at the plant to ensure there is a comprehensive list of expected items including, item specification, quantity, quality and other parameters, to ensure items delivered are as per expectation.
• In the event of uncontrollable delays, undertake the responsibility to troubleshoot and determine feasible alternatives through collaborating with freight handlers, logistics providers, suppliers, etc. to propose to the possible solutions while mitigating risk of delays.
• Ensure that any unfulfilled delivery of procured items are reconciled with the supplier, damages are claimed through insurance and if any conditions that are unmet are claimed / compensated accordingly to our organisation. Compile the documentation required to process the necessary compensation and negotiate the most favourable outcome for the organisation.
• Coordinate with relevant parties (e.g. suppliers, transporters, shipping agents, forwarding agents, banks) for timely, efficient and effective operation processes including deliveries, customs documentations etc. 
• Process indent and local shipping documents, delivery, and unloading of goods to ensure the timely arrival of procured items at the plant for processing.
• Process indent and local shipping documents for payment and perform the required matching of invoices with purchase orders and submit to the accounts team in a timely manner to ensure the payment are processed are within trading terms agreed with the suppliers.
• Obtain the necessary import license and permit, product registrations and relevant licensing is available to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while also timely delivery of the items procured. Understand the regulatory requirements and ensure all necessary documentation are in order to ensure seamless delivery of the items.
• Consolidate the required documents for machinery and items that are eligible for tax incentives by the government to be filed with the relevant authorities to be processed within the timeline and conditions provided.
• Perform any other tasks and assignments as directed by the management from time to time.

• Managing and processing all procurement related requests including raising purchase orders, receipting and invoice checking
• Liaising with suppliers to ensure costs and services are in line with contractual agreements.
• Liaising with mobile service provider regarding connections/disconnections, data usage etc.
• Liaising with telephony provider and business for any work required on local office telephony system including management of extension numbers
• Raising, logging and allocation of support calls onto the IT Help Desk from calls received into the central email system, in person or by phone
• Updating the IT asset database (hardware and software)
• Working within a streamlined globally distributed IT team providing all levels of 1st line support (creating new users, processing leavers, password resets, modifying mail/security group membership, FTP site administration)
• Updating of process and procedures documentation
• Liaise with the Business and build positive working relationships

Job Description :

• Report to Senior Executive.
• Execute purchasing functions according to company objectives, policies and procedures.
• 4M change/ Special Accept control.
• New model (transfer) control.
• Model EOL control.
• Supplier's payment control.
• Source, analyze quotations and negotiate prices with suppliers.
• Optimize the overall cost of materials and ensure that materials supply equals demand.
• Responsible to issue the purchase order by using the SAP/MRP system and provide forecast for sub material and other items to suppliers.
• Responsible to issue the purchase order by using the SAP/MRP system and provide forecast for LC and KD parts to suppliers.
• Ensure all purchase orders are placed with pricing and terms & conditions that are negotiated and agreed.
• Follow up and expedite the delivery from the supplier to avoid any line down.
• Monitoring inventory level based on monthly inventory report and analyses inventory turns, potential obsolescence and inventory day supply.
• Work with internal departments to review material requirements and delivery lead-time to meet customers' needs.
• Budget control by driving down overall cost of materials including freight expenses, and administration expenses and materials liability.
• Coordinate and follow up with supplier if there is a non-comformance matrerial been delivered.
• Read the Information Security Policy and those supporting policies and guidelines that are relevant to their role. 
• Implement good workplace practices of complying with the Information Security Policy. 
• Responsibility for dealing securely with any information they have access to in the course of their duties.

Job Requirements :

• Qualification : Process a Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent qualification
• Experience : Minimum 2 year of working experience in Purchasing Control function or similar role within the MNC
• Microsoft/ SAP/ MRP experience is essential
• English/ Bahasa Malaysia/ Chinese/ Japanese