296 Purchasing Manager jobs in Malaysia

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies that ensure supply continuity, cost efficiency, and supplier performance. The role oversees supplier forecasting, contract management, and inventory optimization while maintaining high data accuracy and collaborating closely with suppliers, category teams, and key stakeholders. A key focus will be driving departmental KPIs, including Supplier On-Time Delivery, inventory turns, and reduction of excess and obsolete materials, to support overall business and customer needs.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Supplier Management : Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, manage supplier performance, and address supply risks, gaps, and escalations.
2. Team Leadership & Compliance : Provide coaching and mentoring to procurement staff, and ensure purchase order reviews and procurement activities comply with company policies and procedures.
3. Procurement Strategy & Contracts : Develop and implement procurement strategies, partner with category management on supplier frame contracts, and ensure timely updates aligned with forecast changes.
4. Forecasting & Demand Planning : Analyze forecast accuracy, monitor sales demand projections, and communicate capacity requirements to stakeholders to support business and customer needs.
5. Inventory & Data Management : Manage and optimize stock levels, establish reorder points for BOM parts, and maintain high integrity in master data (lead times, reorder points, stock types).
6. Performance & Continuous Improvement : Drive departmental KPIs, including Supplier On-Time Delivery (SOTD), inventory turns, and reduction of excess/obsolete materials, while supporting cost optimization through effective change control processes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8-12 years of experience in Purchasing/Supply Chain.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong command of English and the local language; proficiency in German is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills with a results- and customer-oriented mindset.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated project management and stakeholder management skills, with experience leading global initiatives.
• Active contributor to process improvements and cross-divisional procurement projects.

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Job Responsibilities

1. Develops a purchasing strategy.
2. Review and process purchase orders.
3. Manage other members of the purchasing team.
4. Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
5. Negotiates prices and contracts with suppliers.
6. Builds and maintains relationships with vendors.
7. Selects prospective vendors and negotiates contracts.
8. Evaluates vendors based on quality, timeliness, and price.
9. Researches and evaluates vendors to compare pricing and services.
10. Ensures quality of procured items and addresses problems when they arise.
11. Keeps up with trends in procurement and stays current with purchasing technology trends and oversees purchase and implementation, as necessary.

Education and Professional Experience

1. Knowledge of Oracle procurement software and tools.
2. Interpersonal skills such as teamwork and good listening skills.
3. Excellent organizational skills.
4. Effective communication skills.
5. Excellent negotiation skills.
6. Research and analytical skills.
7. Ability to manage time and organize.
8. Attention to detail.
9. Strong leadership skills.
10. Bachelor’s degree.
11. Minimum 5 years of experience as a purchasing manager.
12. Experience using Oracle procurement software and databases.

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Our client is a GWP Expert based in Kuala Lumpur, where our purpose is to create excitement in the marketplace and inspire joy! As pioneers in Gift With Purchase (GWP), they transcend the ordinary, curating unique experiences tailored to their clients' promotional visions.

Job Summary

The Sourcing/Purchasing Manager will lead supplier relationships and procurement activities, focusing on sourcing from China while exploring opportunities in other countries.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify, evaluate, and engage suppliers
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers to ensure cost-effective procurement while maintaining quality standards and delivery timelines.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with dealers and suppliers, fostering collaboration to achieve long-term business objectives.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including product development, logistics, and quality assurance, to align procurement activities with business requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance through regular evaluations, addressing issues related to quality, delivery, or compliance.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, opportunities, and risks in the global supply chain landscape, providing actionable insights to leadership.
• Ensure procurement processes comply with company policies and regulations, maintaining accurate records of transactions and supplier agreements.
• Work closely with the Supply Chain Manager to optimize inventory levels, manage procurement budgets, and improve overall efficiency.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain management
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.
• Experience with international sourcing, particularly in Southeast Asia or other key markets, is an advantage.
• Solid understanding of procurement processes, supply chain principles, and global trade regulations.
• Proficiency in procurement software and tools, such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics, is preferred.
• Good language skills in English, Malay and Mandarin.

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Job Title: Regional Sourcing & Product Development Manager

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Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with product managers, engineering teams, and vendors to develop new products, bring them to market, or redesign existing products to enhance cost competitiveness.
2. Lead projects, influence cross-functional teams to achieve goals, ensure results, and deliver on time.
3. Identify potential quality risks and find ways to improve product costs through increased production efficiency, re-engineering, material changes, etc.
4. Approach tasks and projects efficiently by applying knowledge of processes, products, and resources to minimize rework and maximize efficiency.
5. Maintain effective business relationships with vendors related to assigned product categories, understanding their impact on the overall business and product line.
6. Proactively monitor industry and vendor changes; oversee contract compliance and lead the supplier scorecard process.
7. Identify high-potential vendors, develop sourcing risk mitigation plans, and challenge existing vendor pools.
8. Collaborate effectively with teams, acting as a team player and facilitator, providing solutions or escalation when necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
• Experience in procurement within a healthcare company or regional sourcing center is a plus.
• Experience in new product development and new supplier development.
• Certifications relevant to procurement or sourcing are preferred.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Purchasing
• Industry: Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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We are seeking a motivated and experienced Purchasing Manager @Seri Kembangan

As a global company specializing in various industries, including technology and manufacturing, we are looking for a Purchasing Manager who can effectively manage the procurement process and ensure timely and cost-effective purchasing of materials and services. Your role will involve managing vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and developing strategies to optimize procurement processes.

• Experience level: More than 5 years

• Who can join immediately.
• Willing to work in Seri Kembangan
• Have ISO and SIRIM experience.
• Prefer those with Manufacturing background.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with company goals.
• Manage the purchasing process, including vendor selection, negotiations, and contracts.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage supplier relationships.
• Optimize procurement processes to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with other departments to understand their purchasing needs and provide support as needed.
• Stay updated on market trends and changes in supplier pricing and availability.
• Prepare and present reports on procurement activities and performance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Purchasing Manager or in a similar role.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to develop and implement procurement strategies.
• Knowledge of procurement best practices and industry trends.
• Experience in vendor management and contract negotiation.
• Proficient in MS Office and procurement software.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask.

• Working hours - Mon – Friday 8am – 5.30pm

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**Additional Information** Purchasing Manager
**Job Number** 25127564
**Job Category** Finance & Accounting
**Location** The Ritz-Carlton Langkawi, PT 313 Jalan Pantai Kok, Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia, 7000VIEW ON MAP ( Full Time
**Located Remotely?** N
**Position Type** Management
**JOB SUMMARY**
Responsible for following established procedures in ordering, receiving, storing, distributing and payment of items. Formulates an approved vendors list encompassing all categories.
**CANDIDATE PROFILE**
**Education and Experience**
4-year bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting or related major. or a minimum of 2 years' experience in Purchasing or a related field.
**CORE WORK ACTIVITIES**
**Managing Work, Projects, Policies, and Standards for Purchasing Across Departments**
- Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
- Compiles, codes, categorizes, calculates, tabulates, audits, or verifies information or data.
- Assures sanitation compliance.
- Assists Executive Chef in all aspects of purchasing (e.g., Food, Beverage and Controllable) to ensure quality and profitability.
- Orders all food and beverage based on business needs.
- Assists Executive Chef in maintaining/lower budgeted food/controllable costs.
- Delegates and enforces first in/first out inventory rotation for all storeroom products.
- Maintains sanitation and safety standards as specified in the brand guidelines.
- Ensures that proper safeguards are in effect for the security of the food and beverage storeroom assets.
- Enforces item use-up with storeroom personnel and kitchen management to keep inventory at lowest level possible levels.
- Communicates with kitchen, restaurant management and vendors to ensure timing of deliveries satisfies advanced food production needs.
- Checks invoice on goods received against shipment to ensure quantity, quality, weights and purchase specifications are as ordered.
- Uses existing computer programs to perform daily and period end food and beverage costs.
- Maintains inventory controls for proper levels, dating, rotation, requisitions, etc.
- Completes administrative tasks on a timely basis (e.g., C-7s, menu costing, general office duties).
- Completes period end inventory according to Food and Beverage and Accounting standard operation procedures.
- Calculates figures for food and beverage inventory.
- Ensures that price and product availability issues are communicated as needed to the F & B Director and Executive Chef.
- Ensures all LSOP's are adhered to by all employees.
- Receives and inspects all deliveries.
- Maintains an accurate controllable log and beverage perpetual
- Ensures accurate administration of all invoices, and adherence to proper bookkeeping procedures.
**Demonstrating and Applying Accounting Knowledge to Purchasing Operations**
- Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes.
- Uses computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Keeps up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
**Supporting Purchasing Operations**
- Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
- Ensure disciplinary situations are addressed in timely fashion and with consistency.
- Ensures performance reviews are completed on a timely basis for supervisors and non-management employees.
**Maintaining Finance and Accounting Goals**
- Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines.
- Ensures profits and losses are documented accurately
- Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc
- Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Monitors all taxes that apply, ensuring that taxes are current, collected and/or accrued.
**Additional Responsibilities**
- Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Interacts with kitchen staff, vendors and Executive Chef.
- Uses existing computer programs effectively to post invoices, update items and costs.
- Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings.
- Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures, and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.
- Informs and/or updates the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner.
**Managing Discipline Work, Projects, and Policies**
- Coordinates and implements accounting work and projects as assigned.
- Coordinates, implements, and follows up on audits for all areas of property operations.
- Complies with Federal and State laws applying to operations procedures.
- Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
- Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Compiles, codes, categorizes, calculates, tabulates, audits, or verifies information or data.
- Balances ledgers.
**Supporting Property Operations**
- Works with operations teams to develop an operational strategy that is aligned with the brand's business strategy and leads its execution.
- Reviews comment cards, guest satisfaction results and other data to identify areas of improvement.
- Evaluates if discipline teams are meeting service needs and provides feedback to teams.
- Participates in walk-throughs on property to ensure that all areas are well maintained and preventative maintenance processes are in place.
- Tours building on a regular basis speaking with employees and guests to understand business needs and assess operational opportunities.
- Reviews findings from comment cards and guest satisfaction results with leadership team and ensures appropriate corrective action is taken.
- Works with team to put sustainable work processes and systems in place that support the execution of the strategy.
- Reviews reports and financial statements to determine operations performance against budget.
- Communicates a clear and consistent message regarding departmental goals to produce desired results.
**Managing and Monitoring Activities that Affect the Customer and Guest Experience**
- Provides excellent customer service by being readily available/approachable for all customers and guests.
- Takes proactive approaches when dealing with customers and guest concerns.
- Extends professionalism and courtesy to customers and guests at all times.
- Responds timely to customer service department request.
- Ensures all team members meet or exceed all hospitality requirements.
**Supporting Profitability**
- Supports annual quality audits.
- Reviews financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.
**Supporting Safety Standards and Work Procedures**
- Implements property emergency plan.
- Provides a safe working environment in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration/MSDS.
- Implements and sustains property accident prevention programs.
- Follows property-specific recovery plans.
**Additional Responsibilities**
- Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Demonstrates self confidence, energy and enthusiasm.
- Manages group or interpersonal conflict.
- Informs and/or updates the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner.
- Manages time and possesses organizational skills.
- Presents ideas, expectations and information in a concise, organized manner.
- Uses problem solving methodology for decision making and follow up.
- Makes calls if necessary.
_At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law._
At more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays with us, the experience stays with them. Attracting the world's top hospitality professionals who curate lifelong memories, we believe that everyone succeeds when they are empowered to be creative, thoughtful and compassionate.
Every day, we set the standard for rare and special luxury service the world over and pride ourselves on delivering excellence in the care and comfort of our guests.
Your role will be to ensure that the "Gold Standards" of The Ritz-Carlton are delivered graciously and thoughtfully every day. The Gold Standards are the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton and are what guides us each day to be better than the next. It is this foundation and our belief that our culture drives success by which The Ritz Carlton has earned the reputation as a global brand leader in luxury hospitality. As part of our team, you will learn and exemplify the Gold Standards, such as our Employee Promise, Credo and our Service Values. And our promise to you is that we offer the chance to be proud of the work you do and who you work with.
In joining The Ritz-Carlton, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. **Be** where you can do your best work, **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global team, and **become** the best version of you.

• Assist a superior in leading strategic sourcing activities.
• Developing and executes sourcing strategies to attain maximum efficiency.
• Initiate and drive sourcing projects to deliver cost savings and invent negotiation strategies to secure profitable deals.
• Handles all aspects of negotiations with suppliers including cost and terms of supply, volume, delivery, quality, service and inventory level.
• Work with other departments on supplier audit and qualification of suppliers.
  Raw material supply lead-time management to ensure customer OTIF is met.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or similar field.
• Minimum of 3 – 5 years strategic procurement experience in a managerial capacity.
• Experience in procurement in food manufacturing or related industries.
• Strong knowledge in planning and negotiation.
• Proficiency in English in both written and verbal communications.
• Strong leadership, influential skills, analytical mind set, excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

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About Us

Nestled in the heart of a city brimming with historical charm, vibrant culture, and delectable cuisine, Holiday Inn Kuala Lumpur Bangsar sits conveniently at the crossroads of Jalan Maarof and Jalan Bangsar – a gateway to key attractions around Kuala Lumpur.

Designed with the modern traveler in mind, our hotel features 220 thoughtfully designed rooms. Guests can rejuvenate in our outdoor swimming pool and fitness center. Our all-day restaurant serves delicious Malaysian classics, while the lobby lounge offers fresh bakes and fuss-free Grab and Go options. Our flexible meeting spaces, including a ballroom for up to 400 guests, are ideal for organizing events.

Do you see yourself as an Assistant / Purchasing Manager with Holiday Inn Kuala Lumpur Bangsar?

We are seeking a passionate Purchasing Manager who can combine informality and fun with professionalism and sophistication, leaders with an inclusive spirit who embrace individuality and inject positivity into their work environments.

Our colleagues are fundamental to delivering memorable experiences, and we are committed to creating a culture as diverse as the distinct hotels in our portfolio.

Your day to day

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

• Developing and implementing purchasing strategies
• Managing daily purchasing activities and allocating tasks
• Managing supplier relations and negotiating contracts, prices, timelines, etc.
• Maintaining the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation
• Coordinating with inventory control to determine and manage inventory needs.
• Managing the maintenance of office/manufacturing equipment and machinery
• Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications.
• Working to improve purchasing systems and processes.
• Translates operating forecasts into material requirement plans and thereby determines standard stock and reorder levels with Department Heads and Management.

What we need from you

For you to be the ideal candidate, you should have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher education.
• At least four years of experience in hotel purchasing management.
• Strong knowledge of local businesses and business trends required.
• Must speak English and Bahasa Malaysia.

What we offer

In return we'll give you a competitive benefit package including, hotel discounts worldwide and the opportunity to progress your career with IHG. Most importantly, we'll give you the room to belong.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

IHG is committed to promoting a culture of inclusion where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued. We seek talent from all backgrounds to join our teams and encourage our colleagues to bring their authentic and best selves to work.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.

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Petite Cafe Group Hiring! Full Time Assistant Purchasing Manager in Negeri Sembilan, Earn up to MYR 2,500 - Ricebowl

Fewer than 40 applicants. You still have a chance!

Posted3 days ago • Closing26 Feb 2026

Fewer than 40 applicants. You still have a chance!

• Achieve at least Diploma.
• Have minimum of 2-3 years of work experience as Purchasing personnel.
• Candidate with F&B experience is preferred.
• Able to communicate in Bahasa Malaysia and English.
• Willing to travel to other outlets when necessary.
• Have own transport.
• Willing to work at Nilai, Negeri Sembilan and travel to other outlets when necessary.
• Raise Purchase Orders in line with business rules.
• Ensure Purchase Orders are approved in line with business rules.
• Email Purchase Order to the supplier.
• Receipt Purchase Order based on an approved goods receipt note/delivery docket.
• Request credit notes from suppliers and send to Accounts Payable for processing.
• Establish sound relationships with suppliers, ensure lead times are met and expedite outstanding orders.
• Responsible to keep update all the supplier data and transaction on PCGSB ERP system.
• Responsible to attend any worldwide exhibition with related with F& B business to explore and to get new suppliers and products.
• Required to go to any outlets when is needed.
• Any other tasks related to the position.
• Basic salary, EPF, SOCSO, EIS
• Overtime pay
• Medical benefit
• Annual leave
• Hospitalization and Sick leave
• Training
• Uniform

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