Purchasing Assistant Manager（Japanese-Speaker）
Malaysia Business-level Japanese (JLPT N1–N2)
Business-level Japanese (JLPT N1–N2) required (Liaison with Japanese engineers and the Managing Director, including document translation and interpretation support.)
Japanese wood products manufacturer · Johor
Salary: MYR 3,500 – 4,500 / month, plus MYR 1,000 fixed allowance
Manage procurement with local and overseas suppliers at a Japanese manufacturer in Johor, aligning purchasing activity with production schedules. You will supervise a small team, handle procurement documentation, and act as the bridge to Japanese engineers and management — including document translation and interpretation. The role is positioned as a successor to the Purchasing Manager, with on-site working hours of 7:30am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday.
Responsibilities
- Manage local and overseas suppliers for timely procurement
- Align purchasing activity with production schedules
- Prepare and handle procurement documentation
- Supervise a warehouse clerk and a purchasing officer
- Liaise with Japanese engineers, suppliers and management
- Translate documents and provide interpretation support
Requirements
- Business-level Japanese for liaison and translation
- 2+ years in purchasing or procurement
- Diploma or higher in any field
- Able to plan and coordinate procurement independently
- Strong communication and coordination skills
- Mandarin is an advantage for China-based suppliers