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KOK S. — Senior Purchasing Manager from Malaysia

KOK S.

Senior Purchasing Manager

Malaysia 6+ years
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Kok S. is an experienced Senior Purchasing Manager currently at Grain & Protein Technologies Asia Sdn. Bhd., where he leads strategic sourcing efforts and manages supplier relationships to optimize costs and drive efficiency within the supply chain. His robust background includes varied roles across industries such as electronics, manufacturing, and supply chain management. He is adept at implementing impactful procurement strategies, exemplified by his leadership in introducing contract manufacturing processes that achieved a 12% cost reduction. Previously, Kok excelled as a Procurement Engineer at Dialight Malaysia and played a pivotal role in localizing 60% of overseas purchase parts. His tenure as Assistant Procurement Manager at Armstrong Auto Parts Sdn. Bhd. saw him spearheading value creation projects and achieving substantial cost savings, including a RM 1 million reduction in 2016 through innovative supplier chain management. Kok's distinctive expertise is underscored by his proven skills in developing purchasing strategies, negotiating complex contracts, and leading initiatives to enhance supply chain performance.

Experience

  • Purchasing Manager

    Grain & Protein Technologies Asia Sdn. Bhd. · 2020 — 2025
    Developed purchasing strategies and engaged in the continuous improvement of purchase order processes. Led procurement teams, executed strategic sourcing across various goods and services, and negotiated complex supplier contracts. Managed supplier relationships while focusing on cost optimization and risk mitigation within the supply chain.

  • Procurement Engineer (Contract)

    Dialight Malaysia (M) Sdn.Bhd. · 2019 — 2020
    Sourced materials, negotiated costs with suppliers, and managed cross-functional cost reduction projects. Reviewed MRP reports, planned the procurement and delivery of raw materials, and issued purchase orders based on demand.

  • Assistant Procurement Manager

    Armstrong Auto Parts Sdn. Bhd. · 2014 — 2019
    Led the Purchasing Department (Sourcing) and supervised daily functions. Defined departmental goals aligned with the company's objectives and reviewed SOPs for compliance with ISO standards. Identified and evaluated potential vendors while managing supply chain efficiency and driving supply chain management initiatives.

  • Safety Engineer

    Knowles Electronics (M) Sdn. Bhd. · 2013 — 2014
    Served as company lead auditor for the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition code of conduct. Executed corporate social responsibility initiatives and ensured compliance with EICC, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001 through internal audits and EHS compliance management.

  • Procurement Engineer

    Knowles Electronics (M) Sdn. Bhd. · 2004 — 2013
    Supervised a Purchasing Section to ensure daily operational functions met departmental KPIs. Conducted sourcing for vendors, managed supplier base rationalization, and implemented supply chain management initiatives. Acted as the escalation point for procurement issues related to materials and services.

  • Materials Supervisor

    ATS Automation Asia Sdn Bhd · 2003 — 2004
    Managed and supervised the Materials and Logistics Department while setting departmental objectives. Developed purchasing policies and procedures, and ensured consistent evaluation of vendor performance. Oversaw procurement of production and non-production materials.

  • Purchasing Manager

    MCT Asia (Penang) Sdn Bhd · 2002 — Present
    Oversaw a team of buyers and administrators in the Purchasing Department. Managed vendor sourcing and rationalization efforts in Southeast Asia, while establishing purchasing policies and procedures. Acted as the point of escalation for procurement-related issues.

  • Purchasing Executive

    D’nonce (M) Sdn. Bhd. · 2001 — 2002
    Sourced potential vendors in line with company requirements and set up a warehouse for customer support. Implemented SOPs for warehouse operations.

  • Operations Procurement Specialist (Malaysia)

    Agilent Technology (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. · 1998 — 2001
    Conducted vendor sourcing and rationalization across Asia while developing guidelines for vendor performance evaluation. Acted as escalation point for procurement issues, negotiated supplier proposals, and coordinated building project tenders.

  • Buyer

    Mattel (M) Sdn. Bhd. · 1996 — 1998
    Identified quality suppliers from the local and global market while analyzing user requirements and vendor proposals. Facilitated negotiations to secure favorable purchasing terms and expedited deliveries to support production.

Skills & Expertise

Project ManagementManagement ServicesPhotoshop ExpertSourcing SpecialistSupply Chain

Education

  • Bachelor Of Social Science with specialization in ECONOMICS
    University Sains Malaysia · 1996 — Present