1) Lead supplier sourcing, evaluation and selection, negotiation, performance monitoring, relationship management, and continuous improvement.2) Negotiate annual buys & long-term agreements for indirect equipment, plant & machinery, hardware & spare parts.3) Lead the sourcing and negotiation for the equipment required for the specific factory operation, upgrades, and expansion projects.4) Working closely with Engineering Department, develop and maintain collaborative relationships to source, procure and identify suppliers and key technology suitable for a factory.5) Perform and/or evaluate root cause problem resolution for all supplier-related issues and ensure the integrity of corrective actions.6) Manage the supply and logistics of factory equipment, machinery, etc including delivery into factories' premises, minimizing transportation and logistics costs for the company.7) Work closely with the project team on project delivery, participate in project meetings and coordination related to supplier delivery, and overall project progress management.8) To provide mentorship and guide junior purchasers to resolve daily tasks, resolve day-to-day challenges and facilitate decision making.9) Train and provide guidance to new purchasers, including the company's purchasing procedure and policies, SAP training, and report preparation.10) Close coordination with suppliers on all readiness criteria (e.g. cost, quality, availability, continuity of supply, etc.) as well as purchase order management to support either development or product launch, including the development of ramp-up schedule with the program team and communication and management with suppliers.11) Study and evaluate the current purchasing workflow and organization chart and streamline the processes for all factories and recommend periodic reviews and improvements.12) Liaised and work closely with the factory purchasers for the equipment, machinery, spare parts and etc sourcing.13) Participate and assist to drive new purchasing automation improvements together with team members in with automation and digitalization.14) Attend ad-hoc or factory related meetings as assigned by superiors.15) The jobholder has to undertake any other duty assigned by superiors.**Salary**: RM3,634.42 - RM10,172.64 per month**Benefits**:- Maternity leave- Opportunities for promotion- Professional developmentSchedule:- Day shiftSupplemental Pay:- Performance bonus- Yearly bonusAbility to commute/relocate:- Melaka: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)
