Assistant Manager - Procurement & Purchasing

Ng Chin Siu & Sons Rubber Estates Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Family medical insurance

Other benefits

Job summary

Ng Chin Siu & Sons Rubber Estates Sdn Bhd is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead and coordinate procurement activities for Head Office and Operating Units. You will source suppliers, negotiate terms, and manage a vendor database to ensure competitive pricing and compliant processes.

The role requires 5–7 years in procurement, with strong negotiation and analytical skills, and experience in ERP systems. You will collaborate with Finance, Operations and Estate/Mill teams to meet deadlines and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in procurement and purchasing, preferably with supervisory experience.
• Experience in sourcing, tender management, supplier negotiation and vendor management.
• Strong commercial, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Good knowledge of procurement procedures and internal controls.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience in ERP/procurement systems will be an advantage.
• Good communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience in plantation, agriculture, manufacturing, engineering or other operational industries will be an added advantage

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate procurement and purchasing activities for Head Office and Operating Units.
• Source and evaluate suppliers to obtain competitive pricing, quality and commercial terms.
• Develop and maintain the Company's approved vendor database and identify alternative suppliers for key procurement categories.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations and ensure compliance with the Company's procurement policy and approval requirements.
• Coordinate tender exercises for major purchases, projects and works, including vendor evaluation and negotiation.
• Identify opportunities for bulk purchasing, supplier consolidation and centralized procurement to achieve cost savings.
• Monitor purchase orders, delivery schedules and supplier performance.
• Establish suitable local emergency suppliers for critical operational requirements.
• Negotiate with suppliers on pricing, payment terms, delivery and other commercial conditions.
• Monitor and report procurement expenditure, cost savings and supplier performance to Management.
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance with procurement procedures, policies and Delegation of Authority (DOA).
• Work closely with Finance, Operations, Estate/Mill Management and other departments to ensure timely fulfilment of procurement requirements.
• Supervise and guide procurement/purchasing personnel, where applicable.
• Perform other duties and procurement-related projects assigned by Management.

Skills

Procurement management

Sourcing

Negotiation

Vendor management

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Procurement or related field

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Manage and coordinate procurement and purchasing activities for Head Office and Operating Units.

Source and evaluate suppliers to obtain competitive pricing, quality and commercial terms.

Develop and maintain the Company's approved vendor database and identify alternative suppliers for key procurement categories.

Obtain and evaluate quotations and ensure compliance with the Company's procurement policy and approval requirements.

Coordinate tender exercises for major purchases, projects and works, including vendor evaluation and negotiation.

Identify opportunities for bulk purchasing, supplier consolidation and centralized procurement to achieve cost savings.

Monitor purchase orders, delivery schedules and supplier performance.

Establish suitable local emergency suppliers for critical operational requirements.

Negotiate with suppliers on pricing, payment terms, delivery and other commercial conditions.

Monitor and report procurement expenditure, cost savings and supplier performance to Management.

Ensure proper documentation and compliance with procurement procedures, policies and Delegation of Authority (DOA).

Work closely with Finance, Operations, Estate/Mill Management and other departments to ensure timely fulfilment of procurement requirements.

Supervise and guide procurement/purchasing personnel, where applicable.

Perform other duties and procurement-related projects assigned by Management.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related field.

Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in procurement and purchasing, preferably with supervisory experience.

Experience in sourcing, tender management, supplier negotiation and vendor management.

Strong commercial, negotiation and analytical skills.

Good knowledge of procurement procedures and internal controls.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Experience in ERP/procurement systems will be an advantage.

Good communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Experience in plantation, agriculture, manufacturing, engineering or other operational industries will be an added advantage

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Chemicals & Plastics Manufacturing 51-100 employees

Established in 1957, we are a privately held group with investments in property, rubber & the oil palm industry. Our mission is to be the best we can be through hard work, care & perseverance, using traditional values to create lasting relationships.

Established in 1957, we are a privately held group with investments in property, rubber & the oil palm industry. Our mission is to be the best we can be through hard work, care & perseverance, using traditional values to create lasting relationships.

Perks and benefits Medical Dental Family medical insurance plan & other benefits

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