purchasing supervisor.

about the job
They are seeking a highly organized and proactive Purchasing Supervisor to join the team. The successful candidate will be managing a small team of buyers, and responsible for on time delivery per request to make sure the supply continuity and at the same time inventory control under a reasonable level. Responsible for handling the procurement and planning functions to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations. This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various departments. This includes:

• Team Leadership: Supervise a team of buyers, managing daily operations, training, and performance monitoring. Provide guidance and handle disciplinary actions as needed.

• Supplier Management: Evaluate supplier performance against quality and on-time delivery targets. Drive continuous improvement and proactively resolve delivery, quality, and payment issues.

• Strategic Sourcing: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement with business goals. Develop deep commodity knowledge to strategically source materials via RFQ, negotiation, and cost analysis.

• Systems & Operations: Implement and streamline procurement systems for greater efficiency. Maintain data integrity and manage inventory levels by adjusting schedules with suppliers.

• Compliance & Confidentiality: Ensure all activities adhere to company policies, including health, safety, and legal standards. Uphold strict confidentiality on all sensitive company and supplier information.

about the manager/team
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Senior Purchasing Manager and managing a team size of about 10 purchasing executives.

Skills and experience required
To be successful in your role, you will come with:

• Bachelor degree in Business Administration / Purchasing / Logistic/ Material Management or equivalent education and/or experience.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement and planning, preferably with semiconductor manufacturing background.

• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills to lead team.

• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

• Proficiency in using SAP system.

• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge on data visualisation software such as Power Bl and Tableau is beneficial.

How to apply
Please click apply to submit your application or log into www.randstad.com.my for more jobs. Please apply through this advertisement or log into www.randstad.com.my for further details. Due to the high volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.