Role Overview
This entry-level role involves managing procurement execution for assigned goods, commodities, and services in accordance with purchasing SOPs and work instructions.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for purchasing materials in accordance with guidelines set forth by Plexus management and customer contracts regarding AVL adherence, unit price, quality, and delivery.
- Make tactical buying decisions concerning placement and management of all purchase orders, including order placement, rescheduling, cancellations, and timely resolution of nonconforming materials, goods discrepancies, and invoice queries.
- Minimize inventory while maintaining adequate material to meet production plans, initiating corrective actions and escalation to avoid impacting the production schedule.
- Collaboratively manage established procurement automation processes, optimizing, troubleshooting, and ensuring data integrity within automation systems, and deciding when to leverage automation versus requesting exceptions.
Education & Experience
0–2 years of related experience.Relevant qualifications are an advantage.Other Qualifications
Strong analytical skills.Detail oriented.Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.Proficient in Google Workspace or MS Office with advanced Excel knowledge.General office equipment and materials familiarity.Physical & Travel Requirements
Professional office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and low noise level; may require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, using a computer and office equipment.Minimum physical activity. Good posture and ergonomic workplace arrangement required.Less than 40% travel.Location
Batu Kawan, Penang, Malaysia
Employment Type
Full-time
Seniority Level
Not Applicable
Job Function
Other
Industries
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.
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