More than eight years in procurement, supported execution, NPI process. prepare and present gated part report to customer.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchaser
Escatec Electronics Malaysia
11.2024 - Current
Led and managed end-to-end purchasing activities for materials, components, and services, ensuring alignment with cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
Developed and executed strategic sourcing plans to improve competitiveness and supply reliability.
Led RFQ and negotiation processes with key suppliers, achieving measurable cost savings and improved commercial terms.
Evaluated supplier capabilities, performance, and risk; maintained and optimized the Approved Supplier List (ASL).
Negotiated long-term contracts and pricing agreements to support business continuity and cost stability.
Acted as the primary liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders for new projects, procurement improvements, and issue resolution.
Analyzed cost structures and industry benchmarks to drive cost reduction and value engineering initiatives.
Oversaw purchase order issuance, order tracking, and delivery schedules to ensure on-time delivery performance.
Resolved complex supplier issues related to pricing discrepancies, quality concerns, delivery delays, and invoice variances.
Monitored supplier OTD and KPI performance, implementing corrective actions where required.
Prepared and presented monthly procurement reports covering savings, performance metrics, and improvement initiatives.
Provided guidance and support to junior purchasing staff as required.
Buyer 3
Coraza Systems
01.2024 - 11.2024
Support purchase low level material and raw materials (Alu, steel, copper and etc.) with specified cost, quality and delivery targets.
Source and RFQ to alternate vendor for any materials problems which may impact on business operations.
Source and RFQ with Transporter for arrange shipment delivery with match with materials urgency.
Contact suppliers to negotiate price, resolve quality, delivery or invoice issues.
Raise purchase orders base on shortage in MRP system and set order schedules to vendor.
Always discrepancy open order between vendor.
Compile data relating to supplier performance to enable evaluation.
Buyer
Venture Electronics Services
01.2020 - 12.2023
Supporting program managers in managing precise delivery into the company just in time and addressing material shortages.
Overseeing purchasing activities for system builds and NPI material purchases.
Managing outsourced support for NPI builds and identifying alternative sources for components with long lead times.
Conducting supplier surveys, setting up new supplier relationships, and evaluating supplier performance.
Handling PPAP and EFAI processes, issuing and amending purchase orders, and monitoring supplier acknowledgments.
Ensuring timely material delivery, managing supplier schedules, and following up on material delivery schedules.
Collaborating with suppliers to improve lead times, payment terms, freight terms, and MOQs.
Managing purchase order issues, inputting supplier information into SAP, and handling IQC and IPQC rejects by working with suppliers on root cause analysis and solutions.
Gaining experience in negotiation, new supplier sourcing, cost reduction, and cross-departmental collaboration.
Maintaining records of supplier quotations and commitments, and supporting managers in resolving urgent issues.
Adapting to handle temporary responsibilities of other buyers and addressing quality issues by analyzing root causes and proposing solutions.
Asset Specialist (purchaser/ buyer)
Marubun Arrow (M) Sdn Bhd
08.2016 - 12.2019
Ensuring precise delivery of materials to the company or customers on time.
Managing purchasing activities such as pulling in, pushing out, or canceling purchase orders.
Generating and sending purchase orders to suppliers and monitoring acknowledgments.
Generating purchase orders in Oracle, validating orders, prices, MOQs, and special requirements.
Following up on material delivery schedules and cross-checking supplier backlogs.
Handling purchase order issues, amendments, and inputting supplier information in Oracle.
Supporting customer and receiving rejects by investigating defects and replacements.
Conducting inventory checks, controlling aging stock, and managing RMA processes.
Managing email correspondence, supporting urgent and drop shipments, and validating prices.
Collaborating with sales, marketing, customer service, and receiving departments.
Addressing human errors, maintaining supplier records, and working closely with management to handle urgent issues.
Analyzing and prioritizing urgent matters when time is limited.
Providing backup for other buyers during their absences and learning to solve quality rejection issues effectively.
FA and Reliability Tech
Opulent Solutions Sdn Bhd
07.2011 - 08.2016
Supporting the execution of tests according to requirements and ensuring accuracy.
Planning and conducting validation and evaluation tests for electronic components based on test plans and commitments.
Collaborating with development engineers to prepare test plans and verify application functionality.
Developing troubleshooting procedures based on field failure reports and conducting product failure analysis upon reliability testing completion.
Providing maintenance, repair, and preventive maintenance for laboratory equipment.
Creating technical work sheets with step-by-step instructions and images for equipment standardization.
Performing maintenance tasks such as cleaning, troubleshooting, and calibrating equipment and instruments.