Assistant Manager Purchasing (Apparel Industry)

Company Background: Apparel Industry (Uniforms & Accessories) 

Position Title: Assistant Manager - Purchasing 

Working day: Monday to Friday, 830am - 5:30pm 

Work Location: Cheras, KL 

Salary range: up to RM6,000 

Main Responsibilities: 

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies to achieve cost efficiency, quality standards, and on-time delivery targets. 
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers for materials, trims, accessories, and footwear items. 
• Oversee and manage Purchase Orders (POs), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely fulfilment. 
• Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company SOPs, documentation standards, and audit requirements. 
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate closely with Production and Warehouse teams to prevent shortages or overstock situations.
• Manage and control purchasing budgets, while supporting cost-saving and value-improvement initiatives. 
• Review and evaluate supplier performance, maintaining accurate and up-to-date vendor records. 
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, and proactively resolve delivery, quality, or supply issues. 
• Work collaboratively with Production, Warehouse, and Accounts to support operational and business needs. 
• Lead, guide, and supervise the purchasing team, providing training, performance guidance, and decision support.

Job Requirements 

• Minimum qualification of a Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management, or a related study. 
• At least 5 years of relevant hands-on experience in purchasing, procurement, or sourcing roles. 
• Fluent in Bahasa Malaysia
• Experience in the apparel, accessories, and footwear industry will be a strong added advantage. 
• Exposure to vendor management, cost negotiation, inventory planning, and contract administration is preferred. 
• Prior experience leading or supervising junior purchasing staff will be an added advantage.