Indirect Buyer
Gelang Patah Malaysia
Responsibilities
Location Gelang Patah, JohorMY Job ID Rpo-076Purpose
The Indirect Buyer will support manufacturing operations in Malaysia by managing the procurement of indirect materials and services critical to plant operations. This role focuses on sourcing and onboarding suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the timely acquisition of goods and services such as MRO supplies, capital equipment, and industrial gases. The Indirect Buyer will collaborate with internal stakeholders to meet operational requirements while driving cost savings, improving payment terms, and ensuring supplier reliability.
Responsibilities
- Source and evaluate suppliers, negotiating contracts, and terms to secure best pricing and terms for goods and services required by the organization
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and key suppliers, facilitating regular cadence of governance
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs, provide guidance and support to optimize decisions and adhere to policies
- Monitor supplier performance, track key performance indicators, and implement corrective actions as needed
- Review indirect spend transactions, researching for compliance with company processes. Produce reporting and summaries of findings of non-compliance.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, supplier consolidation initiatives, and drive implementation of approved initiatives.
- Conduct market research and data analysis as necessary to facilitate sourcing events
Basic Qualifications
- 3 to 5 years experience in a procurement or buying role
- Bachelors Degree
- Experience working in SAP or a similar ERP system, skills with MS Office
- Highly organized, strong negotiation skills, great communicator
PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.
