Assistant/Procurement Manager

Hatten Asset Management; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset management company based in Malaysia is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee all building-related procurement activities. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Facility Management or a related field and a minimum of 5 years' experience in shopping centre management. Responsibilities include negotiating contracts, implementing effective procurement processes, and leading a team. Strong communication skills in English, Bahasa Malaysia, and Mandarin are advantageous. Join us to drive procurement success in our innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in shopping centre management.
• Well-versed in current technical guidelines and standards.
• Knowledge of general maintenance methods and safety precautions.

Responsibilities

• Liaises with key performance and contracting activities.
• Implements change and develops new procurement processes.
• Interviews, hires and trains personnel for procurement activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Facility Management

Negotiation skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Facility Management, Business, Information Management, or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Oversees the procurement of all building-related activities. You will be responsible for ensuring the process and items procured are delivered in a timely manner, negotiating professionally with outside parties, and achieving maximum savings without compromising on quality and delivery. Leadership abilities and phenomenal efficiency can set you apart among our candidate pool.

Responsibilities

• Liaises with key performance and contracting activities including pre‑qualification, tender management, negotiation and preparation of contracts.
• Sets policy and guidelines for delivering commercial and cost‑effective procurement processes for the business.
• Implements change and develops new processes to better procure goods and services.
• Reviews current procurement processes and makes recommendations where appropriate.
• Provides periodic reporting for management on purchasing, controls and processes.
• Takes the lead in teaching and educating managers and associates about procurement process control.
• Interviews, hires and trains personnel for procurement‑related activities.
• Ensures practices are carried out diligently and with integrity, in accordance with available policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Facility Management, Business, Information Management, or Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience in shopping centre management.
• Well‑versed in current technical guidelines and standards.
• Knowledge of general maintenance methods, operating requirements, and safety precautions related to facilities management.
• Fluent in English, Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin is an advantage.
• Possesses superior communication and interpersonal skills with a high degree of human‑relation skills.
• Flexible and quick to uptake local trends, environment, and habits.
• PC literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Project, Word and Excel.
• Able to meet and find ways to overcome challenges.