## [MRO Buyer](/req-10085111-mro-buyer "MRO Buyer") Job ID REQ-10085111 Sep 15, 2026 LOC_MY ### About the Role Key Responsibilities: - Ensure procurement activities comply with Novartis Global SOPs and site-specific procedures - Support internal and external audits related to procurement, vendor qualification, and material compliance. - Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in MRO and R&M procurement, including vendor optimization and cost-saving strategies. - Maintain awareness of market trends, supplier landscape, and pricing benchmarks to support strategic sourcing decisions. Essential Requirement: - Execute end-to-end procurement of MROM spare parts, R&M and Technical services in alignment with maintenance and operational requirements - Perform vendor sourcing, qualification support, and onboarding in collaboration with QA and Supplier Management teams. - Lead and execute price negotiations with vendors to secure competitive pricing, focusing on bulk purchasing and framework agreements. - Consolidate demand across Engineering, Manufacturing and Project teams to leverage volume-based discounts and cost synergies. - Manage supplier performance, including delivery reliability, cost competitiveness, and quality compliance. - Work closely with MRO Planner, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to ensure timely availability of spare parts for planned and unplanned maintenance. - Create and manage Purchase Requisitions (PR) and Purchase Orders (PO) in SAP (e.g., SAP MM). - Ensure accuracy and completeness of procurement-related master data in SAP Monitor order status, expedite critical deliveries, and resolve supply issues or delays. Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? Join our Novartis Network: Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up: Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve. ### Role Requirements **Why Novartis:** Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? [https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture](https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture "https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture") **Benefits and Rewards:** Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally. [Read our handbook (PDF 30 MB)](https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf) Division DIV_TO Business Unit Production / Manufacturing Location LOC_MY Site Selangor Company / Legal Entity MY01 (FCRS = MY001) Novartis Corporation (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (197101000541) Functional Area FCT_PR Job Type Full time Employment Type Regular Shift Work No [Apply to Job](https://novartis.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Novartis_Careers/job/Selangor/MRO-Buyer_REQ-10085111 "Apply to Job") ![careers default image](https://prod1.jobapi.novartis.com.cn/themes/custom/cosmos/patterns/images/careers-default-image.webp "careers default image") Job ID REQ-10085111 ### MRO Buyer [Apply to Job](https://novartis.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Novartis_Careers/job/Selangor/MRO-Buyer_REQ-10085111 "Apply to Job")