Buyer Sr

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Indirect Buyer is responsible for managing the procurement of indirect goods and services to support operations in Western countries. This includes sourcing, negotiating contracts, managing suppliers, and ensuring compliance with international logistics regulations, banking requirements, and tax laws. The role requires a deep understanding of cross-border procurement processes, regional regulations, and cost optimization strategies to ensure seamless and compliant operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Procurement Strategy

   Develop and implement procurement strategies for indirect categories such as IT, marketing, facilities, MRO, and professional services in Western markets.

   Conduct spending analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive continuous improvement in the procurement process.

2. Supplier Management

   Source, evaluate, and manage suppliers in Western countries, ensuring they meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements.

   Foster long-term partnerships and lead supplier performance reviews.

3. Contract Negotiation and Management

   Negotiate contracts in compliance with Western legal standards and business practices.

   Draft, review, and manage supplier agreements, ensuring risk mitigation and compliance with international laws.

4. Tax and Compliance Management

   Ensure compliance with Western tax regulations, including VAT, withholding tax, and other applicable taxes.

   Collaborate with finance and legal teams to ensure tax obligations are accurately calculated and reported.

   Manage supplier payments while adhering to Western tax withholding requirements.

5. Stakeholder Engagement

   Collaborate with Western-based stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and provide tailored solutions.

   Serve as a liaison between local and global teams, ensuring alignment with business goals.

6. Market and Compliance Expertise

   Stay updated on Western market trends, cost structures, and regulatory changes, including tax policies.

   Ensure adherence to Western procurement regulations, anti-corruption laws, and company policies.

7. System and Data Management

   Utilize SAP, Ariba, or other ERP systems to manage procurement processes and generate reports for global audits.

   Maintain accurate and transparent procurement and tax-related records.

8. Adhere to organizational requirements on quality management, health and safety, code of conduct, legal stipulations, environmental, 5S policies and general duty of care.

9. Maintain confidentiality of all information related to the production processes and components, business and other technology including materials.

10. Others duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Location: Penang Science Park, Simpang Ampat Penang.

• Works in a standard office environment and uses general office equipment (telephone, PC, copier, fax machine, etc.).

• Can work under pressure.

• Ability to work across different time zones.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong outstanding negotiation with commercial sense, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Adept at fostering collaboration, with strong interpersonal skills to navigate and resolve challenges in cross-functional environments.

• Cultural sensitivity and ability to build relationships across regions.

• Fluency in English (written and verbal) is mandatory. Mandarin is secondary.

• Result-oriented, ability to execute and deliver results.

• Excellent analytical skills and good command on computer skills.

EXPERIENCE:

Essential:

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in indirect procurement, with at least 3 years managing Western market purchases.

• Proven experience with managing tax-related compliance, such as VAT and withholding tax, in Western countries.

• Global Experience: Demonstrated expertise in handling cross-border procurement operations and compliance with Western standards.

• With strategic vision and over 3 years’ management experience in multinational organizations.

• Proficiency in ERP systems – SAP.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Purchasing / Material Management or equivalent education and/or related experience.

WHY TO JOIN US?

• As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan.

• In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In Malaysia, we offer a rich benefits package that includes:

• Medical - health care plan, dental, and vision.

• Short and long-term disability and life insurance.

• Executive Employee Health Screening package.

• Generous paid time off starting at 15 days and 19 public holidays.

• 98 days of paid maternity leave for Moms and 7 days of paid paternity leave for Dads.

• AE Child-Of-Employee Scholarship Program.

• Employee Referral Program.

• Career Growth and Learning Opportunity.