Purchasing Officer

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This job is about being a Purchasing Officer, where you'll manage suppliers for medical products. You might like this job because it combines negotiation, ensuring quality, and compliance with health regulations, making a real impact on safety!

RM 5000 - RM 8000

Perai , Penang

Job Description

  1. Sourcing & Supplier Management (ISO 13485 Compliant)

Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on medical industry standards and regulatory requirements

Perform supplier qualification, audit, and re-evaluation; maintain Approved Supplier List (AVL) with full records

Ensure suppliers have relevant certifications: ISO 13485, ISO 9001, RoHS, REACH, or medical approvals as required

Negotiate contracts and Quality Agreements that define medical-grade requirements, traceability, and responsibility

Monitor supplier performance: quality, delivery, compliance, and capability; conduct periodic audits

Develop alternative sources to reduce supply risk; ensure suppliers follow design control and change control rules

  1. Procurement Process & Control

Receive material requirements, MRP, or purchase requests; verify specification matches medical product standards

Issue Purchase Orders (PO) with clear technical specifications, quality standards, regulatory requirements, and traceability needs

Ensure all purchasing documents include: part number, revision, material grade, compliance statement, and batch/lot requirements

Follow up delivery; confirm batch numbers, manufacturing dates, and certification documents accompany every shipment

Manage lead time, stock level, and safety stock to avoid shortage; ensure no unapproved material substitution

Handle urgent orders and shortages without compromising quality or compliance

  1. Compliance & Quality (ISO 13485 Focus)

Strictly follow ISO 13485 clauses: Purchasing process, supplier control, product realization, traceability, and document control

Ensure all purchased materials meet medical device safety, performance, and regulatory requirements (e.g., MDD, MDR, FDA)

Work closely with Quality & Engineering to validate materials for medical use; participate in incoming inspection and qualification

Manage Engineering Change Notices (ECN/ECR); ensure changes are approved, documented, and do not affect product safety or compliance

Maintain full traceability: link purchase orders, batches, suppliers, and usage in production

Ensure all materials are RoHS/REACH compliant and free from prohibited substances

  1. Document & Record Control

Keep complete, accurate, and traceable records: supplier audits, evaluations, contracts, POs, delivery notes, certificates, and test reports

Ensure all purchasing records are retained per legal and ISO 13485 requirements; easily retrievable for audits

Update specifications, AVL, and procedures to align with latest standards and regulations


Job Requirements

 

  • Responsible for the procurement of electronic components, including common components such as resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, transistors, integrated circuits (IC), etc.; 
  • Independently manage the procurement process for PCBA product BOMs, including BOM quotation, purchase order follow-up, and order tracking to ensure timely completion of procurement tasks; 
  • Develop and maintain sourcing channels for electronic components, optimize procurement costs, and improve purchasing efficiency; 
  • Monitor electronic component market trends, price fluctuations, and lead time changes, and adjust procurement strategies promptly to ensure supply chain stability; 
  • Assist in handling procurement-related issues and exceptions, with strong external communication skills and the ability to respond and resolve problems efficiently; 
  • Be familiar with ERP system operations to ensure accurate procurement data entry and management, and improve information management efficiency.

Skills

Microsoft Office
Purchasing Management
Raw Materials Purchasing
Quick Learning
Willingness To Learn

Company Benefits

Transportation Allowance

Employees are provided with a monthly transport allowance to help cover daily commuting costs between home and the workplace.

Attendance Allowance

Employees who maintain good attendance and punctuality will receive a monthly allowance as a reward for their reliability and commitment.


Additional Info

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Experience Level

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Career Level

Internship

Job Specialisation


Company Profile

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Bittele Electronics Sdn. Bhd.

Bittele Electronics Sdn Bhd is an electronics manufacturing company specializing in PCB and PCBA solutions. Our company focuses on providing reliable, high-quality electronic manufacturing services to support various industries and customers. With a strong commitment to quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement, our team works together to ensure every product meets the required standards. We emphasize precision...