[urgent] purchasing supervisor @ semicon/ ems _ penang.

about the company
you will be joining a leading provider of power conversion and automated control technologies serving the global technical manufacturing sector. The organisation maintains an established market position while offering structured pathways for professional growth and leadership development.

about the job

As a Purchasing Supervisor, you will lead a team of buyers to ensure material supply continuity while optimizing inventory holding levels.

• Direct daily purchasing operations, team schedules, and buyer performance standards.
• Monitor vendor delivery performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives to meet zero-defect targets.
• Manage direct material procurement using quotation evaluations, cost analysis, and contract negotiations.
• Resolve component delivery, quality, and payment issues through active supplier communication.
• Align material replenishment with inventory targets to maintain optimal stock levels.

skills and experience required.

• Minimum five years of purchasing or planning experience within a semiconductor or contract manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record in supervising buyer teams or leading direct material commodity groups.
• Practical proficiency in enterprise resource planning software and supply chain tools.
• Applied background in vendor evaluation, inventory control, and contract negotiations.
• Tertiary qualification in business administration, purchasing, supply chain, or a related discipline.

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