Purchasing Executive

Job Description To provide essential support to the procurement team by assisting in various purchasing activities. This role involves coordinating with vendors, maintaining inventory levels, processing purchase orders, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services while adhering to company policies and procedures. To be successful in this role you will need to have: - Vendor Management: Communicate with vendors to obtain quotes, negotiate prices, and establish favorable terms. To source, negotiate, close order with supplier/manufacturer and expedite delivery. Ensure purchase at a competitive price and continuous cost down. Purchase Order Processing: Prepare and process purchase orders accurately and timely. Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels and ensure stock availability while minimizing surplus. Documentation: Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and deliveries. Delivery Coordination: Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services. Quality Control: Verify received orders against specifications and handle discrepancies or issues. Cost Monitoring: Assist in monitoring and controlling purchasing costs and budget allocation. Reporting: Generate reports on purchasing activities and relevant metrics as required. Requirements Bachelors degree in Chemistry or related field preferred. 2 – 3 years' experience in Purchasing raw materials. Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel and database management. Attention to detail and accuracy in handling data and documentation. Meticulous, well organized and able to handle multiple tasks in a systematic manner & prioritize in a fast-paced environment. A team player and good time management skills. Possess analytical skills with a problem-solving attitude. Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia. Knowledge or the ability to converse in Mandarin with multi-dialects speaking ability (to deal with oversea suppliers) will be an advantage. Adaptability and willingness to learn new processes and technologies.