Assistant Procurement Manager (Indirect)

AEM Microtronics (M) Sdn Bhd; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AEM Microtronics (M) Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced procurement professional to develop indirect spend strategies and lead end-to-end tender processes. You will negotiate terms, manage supplier performance, and drive governance across procurement activities.

The role requires a strong background in strategic sourcing, ERP systems, and stakeholder collaboration to optimize cost, quality, and risk in a manufacturing/tech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, procurement, engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience.
• Proven experience managing indirect procurement categories within manufacturing or technology.
• Strong commercial negotiation and contract management experience.
• Familiarity with supplier performance management and risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience leading competitive tenders and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and spend analytics tools.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories.
• Lead RFQ, RFP, and tender processes end-to-end.
• Negotiate terms, pricing, SLAs, and contracts with suppliers.
• Manage supplier relationships and conduct performance reviews.
• Drive supplier consolidation and preferred supplier programs.
• Establish and maintain procurement contracts and framework agreements.
• Analyze spending patterns to identify cost reduction and value opportunities.
• Partner with stakeholders to support sourcing requirements and procurement planning.
• Evaluate supplier risk, compliance, and business continuity risks.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Sourcing strategy

Spend analytics

Risk assessment

Supplier management

Competitive tenders

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

ERP systems

Spend analytics tools

Job description

Develop and implement sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories to achieve cost, quality, service, and risk objectives.

Lead RFQ, RFP, and tender processes from requirement definition through supplier selection and contract award.

Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, service levels, and contractual agreements with suppliers.

Manage supplier relationships and conduct periodic supplier performance reviews.

Drive supplier consolidation and preferred supplier programmes to improve governance and purchasing effectiveness.

Establish and maintain procurement contracts and framework agreements to improve contract coverage.

Analyse spending patterns and identify cost reduction, productivity, and value engineering opportunities.

Partner with business stakeholders to support sourcing requirements and procurement planning activities.

Evaluate supplier operational, financial, compliance, and business continuity risks.

Support procurement governance, purchasing compliance, and policy implementation across the organisation.

About you

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, or related discipline.

Minimum 8 years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience.

Proven experience managing indirect procurement categories within a manufacturing or technology environment.

Strong commercial negotiation and contract management experience.

Familiarity with supplier performance management and risk assessment methodologies.

Experience leading competitive tenders and strategic sourcing initiatives.

Proficiency in ERP systems and spend analytics tools.

Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.