Malaysia Purchasing Manager
Core
Develop and manage procurement strategies, vendor relationships, and inventory control to support manufacturing growth and cost reduction goals.
Role type
Senior IC purchasing manager (manufacturing)
Builds
Supply chain operations, vendor partnerships, inventory management, and metal hedging programs
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial materials / Metals
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, vendor negotiation, supply chain management, inventory control, budgeting, team management, quality assurance compliance, regulatory compliance, cost reduction planning, market trend analysis
Preferred skills
Engineering background, materials knowledge, copper/metal hedging experience
Technologies
Purchasing systems, hedging reporting tools
Responsibilities
Develop and implement procurement policies and sourcing strategies; negotiate with vendors to secure competitive pricing and terms; manage vendor performance and relationships; oversee metal hedging procedures and reporting; prepare annual budgets and cost reduction plans; lead the procurement team in recruitment and development; ensure compliance with quality standards and local regulations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC