Purchasing Executive – Indirect Category

Who we are looking for

We are looking for purpose-driven builders: hands-on professionals with entrepreneurial spirit who enjoy setting up structures, improving processes and taking ownership in a fast-moving environment.

As pioneers of our Malaysia site, you will help to shape not only your function, but also how we work together locally — while being connected to a global team of around 1,000 employees from ~60 nationalities across Asia, Europe and the US.

We offer competitive benefits, outstanding technical expertise, development opportunities and training.

Responsibilities

This role is responsible for the end-to-end management of assigned indirect procurement categories, combining strategic category ownership with hands-on involvement in operational procurement activities.

It ensures cost-effective sourcing, reliable supply and efficient execution of the purchase-to-pay process.

• Develop and implement category strategies in close alignment with internal stakeholders, focusing on cost optimization, supplier performance and long-term value creation.
• Translate business requirements into sourcing strategies and lead procurement initiatives to ensure effective and competitive supply solutions.
• Manage end-to-end sourcing processes, including supplier identification, RFQs, evaluation, selection, negotiation and contract award.
• Lead commercial and contractual negotiations with suppliers, ensuring competitive pricing, favorable terms and reliable delivery performance.
• Build, maintain and continuously optimize the supplier base to support current and future business needs.
• Take ownership of operational procurement activities within assigned categories, ensuring efficient execution of the purchase-to-pay process.
• Review and validate purchase requisitions, ensuring clarity of specifications, budget alignment and compliance with procurement policies.
• Ensure timely order placement, delivery tracking and coordination with suppliers and internal stakeholders to secure on-time supply.
• Monitor supplier performance (quality, delivery, responsiveness) and initiate corrective actions if required to ensure continuous improvement.
• Act as the key interface between suppliers and internal functions (e.g. Facility, IT, Production), ensuring alignment and issue resolution.
• Identify supply risks and operational bottlenecks, escalating critical issues and ensuring mitigation actions are implemented.
• Ensure all sourcing and procurement activities comply with company policies, ethical standards and legal requirements.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Supply Chain, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in indirect procurement or category sourcing within a manufacturing environment, with exposure to both strategic sourcing and operational execution.
• Experience managing or supporting multiple indirect categories (e.g. MRO, facility services, IT, utilities), with a good understanding of category dynamics and supply markets.
• Familiar with contract law, incoterms, invoicing, service level agreements.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to interact confidently with internal departments and external suppliers. Practical skills to handle multiple tasks/projects with time/priority planning.
• Good proficiency in MS Office tools (especially Excel and PowerPoint) and experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and SRM tools (e.g. Coupa).
• Fluent in English; Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin proficiency is a plus. Working Conditions & Environment
• Majority of the work is at Batu Kawan site.
• Visits to supplier locations will be requested as needed.