Associate - Finance (Procurement)

Great Eastern Life; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading insurance company as an Associate in Procurement. You will ensure compliance with procurement policies, manage tenders, and improve processes. Ideal candidates possess a degree in relevant fields and have strong communication and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a similar field.
• Detail-oriented, meticulous, and proficient with numbers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the Procurement Framework and Policies.
• Manage the Centralized Tender and Quotation process.
• Review internal controls and highlight non-compliance.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication

Negotiation

Sourcing

Proactive

Education

Supply Chain Management

Accounting

Finance

Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description - Associate - Finance (Procurement) (210001RA)

Associate - Finance (Procurement)

Job Number:

210001RA

Discover the GREAT in your career.

As a LIFE company, our customers are at the heart of all that we do. Being one of Asia’s leading insurers for over a century, we have built a long-lasting legacy of trust with our customers over many generations. At the foundation of this trust are Integrity, Initiative, and Involvement – from treating every customer relationship with honesty and transparency to proactively delivering the best solutions in life and general insurance.

Integrity, Initiative, and Involvement guide us. They motivate us to do the right thing, take the lead, and prioritize 'we' over 'me'. Our mission is to make life great for our customers by understanding what matters most to them and helping them protect it.

If you seek an exciting career with growth opportunities, we invite you to join us as Associate, Procurement.

The Role:

1. Ensure all Business Units comply with the Procurement Framework, including the Procurement Policy, Operating Guidelines, and Procedures.
2. Prepare quarterly reports and conduct annual training sessions as required.
3. Perform yearly revisions of the Procurement Policy, Operating Guidelines, related procedures, and checklists.
4. Review all exception handling requests and expenditure approval forms.
5. Manage the Centralized Tender and Quotation process, including maintaining the registry, monitoring quotations and tender submissions, and overseeing validation processes.
6. Periodically review internal controls of departmental processes and highlight any non-compliance or control failures.
7. Consider business and regulatory compliance risks, taking appropriate mitigation steps.
8. Stay informed about industry trends concerning regulatory compliance, emerging threats, and technologies to understand risks and safeguard the company.
9. Identify potential concerns or risks and share best risk management practices proactively.
10. Perform other related responsibilities.

The Person:

• Possess tertiary qualifications in Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a similar field.
• Detail-oriented, meticulous, and proficient with numbers.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and sourcing skills.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• High integrity, accountable, and team-oriented attitude.
• Proactive in improving processes and adaptable to change.

Great Eastern Malaysia is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, ensuring all qualified applicants receive fair consideration.

Entity: Great Eastern Life Malaysia

Employment Type: Permanent

Note to Agencies: We do not accept unsolicited resumes. Resumes sent without prior approval will not incur fees.

About Great Eastern

Founded in 1908, Great Eastern emphasizes customer-centricity, integrity, initiative, and involvement. We foster an inclusive culture that values sustainability, ESG considerations, and responsible business practices, committed to a low-carbon economy and improving lives through health, longevity, and responsible investments.