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Purchasing Executive

Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Procurement · Logistics Management

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In short

ASSA ABLOY Group seeks a Purchasing Executive in Subang Jaya, Malaysia, to ensure stock availability, manage supplier orders, and optimize inventory strategies. This entry-level, onsite position requires strong supplier relationship management and logistics coordination.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure 100% stock availability and minimum safety stock levels to meet customer and sales team demand.
  • Plan and place orders with suppliers to meet demand and MTPT requirements.
  • Manage shipments through consolidator, including duties, taxes, and GRN process.
  • Chair weekly procurement and ordering meetings to review order book status and delivery status.
  • Oversee application processes for firedoor tags, SIRIM, and other required certifications.
  • Process and manage the firedoor approval process with local factories.
  • Process and load new SKUs and perform stock adjustments as needed.
  • Manage project stock ordering schedules to meet customer delivery schedules, factory MOQs, and local stock holdings.
  • Plan inventory strategies for different categories (A, B, C, SLOBs).
  • Collaborate with sales managers on SKU optimization, rationalization, and SLOB reduction.
  • Build strong and collaborative supplier relationships for optimal stock, supplier, and lead time management.
  • Resourcing existing products from current suppliers to ASSA ABLOY approved suppliers.
  • Work with appointed 3PL for on-time in-full delivery and inventory accuracy.
  • Resolve issues from internal and external customers and 3PL.
  • Collaborate with APAC on vendor management (performance, pricing, payment terms).
  • Update and maintain active supplier master files, terms, contracts, and prices.
  • Assist with supplier audits as required.

Requirements

  • Entry level experience.
  • Onsite presence required.
  • Knowledge of inventory management and stock control.
  • Ability to manage supplier relationships and negotiations.
  • Experience with logistics and shipment arrangements.
  • Familiarity with procurement processes and procedures.
  • Ability to work with cross-functional teams, including sales and APAC.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience managing project stock ordering schedules.
  • Familiarity with inventory strategy planning (A, B, C & SLOBs).
  • Experience with SKU optimization and rationalization.
  • Understanding of vendor management from performance, pricing, and payment terms.
  • Experience assisting with supplier audits.

Benefits

  • Be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, a global leader in access solutions.
  • Opportunities for career development, training, and regular feedback.
  • Support for building careers around aspirations and ambitions.
  • Diverse and inclusive teams valuing different perspectives and experiences.
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Company

ASSA ABLOY Group

Job Posted

1 month ago

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Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Entry

Locations

Subang Jaya, Malaysia

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