Buyer

Sperton Global AS; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sperton Global AS, located in Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, is seeking a Buyer to support project-based procurement activities, ensuring timely delivery, cost efficiency, and compliance with technical specifications and company standards.

The Buyer will manage supplier pre-qualification, RFQs, negotiations, contracts, and order variations while coordinating with project teams and internal stakeholders to enable successful project execution.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of supply management and procurement processes.
• Basic to intermediate experience in commercial negotiations.
• Commercially aware with a cost-focused mindset.
• Strong communication skills; fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Able to work independently while collaborating with teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier pre-qualification processes.
• Prepare and issue RFQs.
• Evaluate supplier proposals and conduct commercial comparisons.
• Prepare, negotiate, and manage supply contracts.
• Issue purchase orders and manage variations or changes.
• Expedite supplier deliveries and ensure on-time completion.
• Manage supplier invoicing, payments, and procurement close-out activities.
• Ensure procured equipment and materials meet specifications, quality standards, delivery schedules, and budgets.
• Deliver procurement packages at the lowest total cost.
• Participate in global sourcing initiatives and supplier development.
• Ensure suppliers comply with HSEQ, ISO, HMS, and ethical standards.
• Ensure all procurement activities follow company procedures and policies.
• Support audits and compliance requirements as needed.

Skills

Supply management

Procurement processes

Commercial negotiations

English fluency

Independent working

Organizational skills

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job Title: Buyer

Location: Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur

Department: Supply Chain / Supply Management

Reporting Line: Reports to Supply Chain Manager (Project-based reporting to Project Procurement Manager)

Job Summary

We are seeking a Buyer to support project-based procurement activities within our organization. This role is responsible for managing assigned procurement packages, ensuring timely delivery, cost efficiency, and compliance with technical specifications and company standards. The Buyer will work closely with project teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to support successful project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Project Support

• Manage supplier pre-qualification processes

• Prepare and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs)

• Evaluate supplier proposals and conduct commercial comparisons

• Prepare, negotiate, and manage supply contracts

• Issue purchase orders and manage variations or changes

• Expedite supplier deliveries and ensure on-time completion

• Manage supplier invoicing, payments, and procurement close-out activities

Supplier & Cost Management

• Ensure procured equipment and materials meet agreed specifications, quality standards, delivery schedules, and budgets

• Deliver assigned procurement packages at the lowest total cost

• Participate in global sourcing initiatives and supplier development

Compliance, HSEQ & Governance

• Ensure suppliers comply with company HSEQ, ISO, HMS, and ethical standards

• Ensure all procurement activities, negotiations, and communications follow company procedures and policies

• Support audits and compliance requirements as needed

Skills & Competencies

Personal & Commercial Skills

• Strong understanding of supply management and procurement processes

• Basic to intermediate experience in commercial negotiations

• Commercially aware with a cost-focused mindset

• Strong communication skills; fluent in English (spoken and written)

• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively within teams

• Structured, proactive, detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills

Technical Skills & Experience

• Proven purchasing experience, preferably in mechanical components and materials

• Understanding of project-based procurement and bid processes

• Familiarity with HSEQ systems and procurement governance

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle is an advantage

Workload Distribution

• 95% – Project-based procurement activities

• 5% – Personal development and contribution to supply management process improvement