Buyer

Job Purpose

• Responsible for all aspects of purchasing from vendors at the divisional level for CPL Aromas Malaysia. Buyer may be located in any other division in CPL Manufacturing.

Reports to:

Customer Service Manager

Tasks and Responsibilities

• To purchase Raw Material used in the Factory & Compounding Lab as requested by different departments via intercompany & external vendors.
• Ensuring the best price, quality and quantity in line with CPL Group purchase policies.
• Monitoring the vendor on time delivery and safety stocks and making sure sufficient stock to fulfill customer orders and requirement.
• To analyze in details consumption, stock, and previous orders before placing new purchase request to the vendors
• Solve any purchasing problems should they arise i.e. failure to supply, rejection.
• Communicate the incoming material with shipping, provide Documentation
• For consumable and indirect vendors maintain the vendor nonconformance system through the quality assurance system and follow up.
• Purchase of capital items in line with Group authorization process.
• Escalate any usual aspect of purchasing.
• Adhere to the quality, environmental, health and safety standards of the company.
• As the backup for the direct purchase of raw materials and drums process.
• Report preparing (Daily Shortage report, Stock Aging report and etc)

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Skills and Attributes Required

• Write, Read & Speak good English – Essential
• The ability to use Microsoft Office at an advanced level is essential.
• Able to work efficiently and effectively with attention to detail, even when under pressure.
• Good time management and friendly / helpful attitude
• Experience of working with an ERP system – Advantageous