Purchasing Executive

Job Description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Plan and schedule material demand to support customer On-Time Delivery and targeted inventory levels.
• Partner with planners on production requirements and ensure the POR plan is achieved.
• Issue purchase orders to approved suppliers and expedite deliveries as required by business needs.
• Provide forecasts to suppliers and track supplier delivery performance.
• Procure both product and non-product materials needed to support manufacturing and customer requirements.
• Help drive optimum delivery, cost, and quality performance for purchased materials.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on new projects and material requirements.
• Work closely with the Warehouse team regarding inventory status, storage, and material receiving.
• Resolve purchase order discrepancies with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Support inventory reduction and control programs, including ECR/ECN follow-up.
• Maintain work instructions, ASCP/MRP parameters, and accurate purchasing records in line with applicable requirements.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives and support company policies, goals, and objectives.
  
  

Who You Are:

• You are action-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You work effectively with a range of stakeholders, communicate clearly, manage priorities, and take ownership of follow-up and execution. You are adaptable, resourceful, and results-driven, while consistently supporting customer needs.
  
  

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Diploma or Degree in a relevant discipline.
• Knowledge or experience in planning, purchasing, and inventory management.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to work with relevant application software.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to engage with people across different levels and functions.
• Ability to work independently, handle pressure, and respond flexibly to company and customer needs.
• A positive, self-motivated attitude and the ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication, negotiation, and risk management skills.
• Ability to travel occasionally within Malaysia and the Asia Pacific region.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Familiarity with ISO 9001 requirements and quality awareness.
• Knowledge of Kanban or Just-in-Time (JIT) practices.
• Experience with Oracle software.
• Exposure to Lean concepts such as Kanban, 5 Whys, and Level Loading.
  
  

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

• At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We create an environment that promotes innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know the best ideas come from strong teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and building an inclusive culture means you will have the support you need to thrive. Through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a meaningful, lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are essential to driving growth and delivering business results.
• We understand the importance of employee wellbeing. We offer competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance options, an Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and more. Our culture includes flexible time off options, such as paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation time, and holiday leave.
  
  

About Us

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are driven by a spirit of collaboration that enables our diverse, multicultural teams around the world to deliver innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. We invite you to join us in our ambitious goals.

We’ve built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who excel in an environment where they feel welcomed, trusted, recognized, and empowered to tackle the world’s most complex challenges—for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll help advance this important work while continuing to develop your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are proud to be a responsible corporate citizen in every city where we operate, committed to our people, our communities, and the world beyond. We take this responsibility seriously and aim to create a positive impact through every effort.

At Emerson, you’ll see clearly that our people sit at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go—think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Find opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

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About Emerson

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. With deep domain expertise and a legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries—life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical, and advanced factory automation—operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security, and reliability.

Through global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we help companies implement digital transformation that measurably improves operations, conserves valuable resources, and enhances safety.

We provide equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and meet challenges with confidence—because together, we can create impact across a wide range of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional considering a career change, an undergraduate exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your opportunity to make a difference at Emerson. Join our team—let’s go!

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