MRO/Indirect Material Buyer

🗓️ Posted 2026-08-18 Penang Full-time Hybrid Manufacturing Transport Logistics

Company shared salary

NA

Market rate

RM3,000–RM5,500/mo (RM36,000–RM66,000/yr)

Based on similar roles (title + domain + location).

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for local and overseas purchase of Indirect material and MRO items, maintaining and streamlining qualified suppliers, negotiations and cost savings.
  • Plan, source and purchase materials, product, supplies, and equipment.
  • Obtain quotations and bids, analyze, and make recommendations.
  • Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal customers.
  • Build and maintain productive company/supplier relationships.
  • Promote purchasing department goals and philosophies.
  • Work closely with Internal Customers for accurate planning and maximizing production capacity.
  • Oversee project at a profitable level.
  • Control inventory at a minimum or acceptable level.
  • Expedite material in order to fulfill production requirements.
  • Prepare reports.
  • Coordinate material transfer for new projects.

Requirements

  • Prefer 3-5 years of working experience
  • Degree in supply chain/business management or equivalent
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong multi-tasking, organization, attention to detail and follow-up skills
  • Knowledge of MRO and IDM procurement practices, terms, negotiation concepts, and business law
  • Strong PC skills, spreadsheets, file transfers and data manipulation