About this role
The Assistant Manager, Purchasing role at UCT in Malaysia leads a team of buyers to ensure supplier on‑time delivery, inventory control, and purchasing compliance. This position drives key KPIs such as past due and unconfirmed POs, manages escalation processes to resolve material shortages, and ensures purchase data accuracy across lead times, AVL, and cost settings. By building strong supplier relationships, conducting risk assessments for critical parts, and supporting production continuity, the Assistant Manager strengthens supply chain efficiency and responsiveness. With leadership, analytical skills, and purchasing expertise, this role is vital to UCT’s operational excellence in the semiconductor industry.