Buyer, Vessel Chartering

Elsa Talent Solutions Sdn. Bhd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elsa Talent Solutions Sdn. Bhd. is seeking an experienced professional to manage end-to-end sourcing and procurement for materials, equipment, services and packages. You will work across project and operations environments, ensuring timely delivery and commercial competitiveness.

The role requires 3–5 years in supply chain or procurement, including RFx, bid evaluation, negotiation and close-out, with strong vendor management capabilities.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in any discipline; Engineering or related field is preferred.
• 3–5 years' experience in supply chain and/or procurement across project/operations environments.
• 1–2 years' experience managing sourcing and procurement from RFx through award and delivery.
• Experience in end-to-end procurement including RFx, bid evaluation, negotiation, award, expediting and close-out.
• Good knowledge of industrial products and procurement specifications, including bulk materials, engineered items, spares and services.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end sourcing and procurement activities for assigned materials, equipment, services and/or packages.

Skills

Sourcing

Procurement

Vendor management

Negotiation

RFx process

Contract management

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree

Engineering or related field preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

1. Job Purpose:

• To manage end-to-end sourcing and procurement activities for assigned materials, equipment, services and/or packages, ensuring timely delivery, commercial competitiveness and compliance with project and procurement requirements.

2. Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in any discipline; Engineering or related field is preferred.
• 3–5 years' experience in supply chain and/or procurement, supporting project and/or operations environments such as energy, industrial, manufacturing or infrastructure.
• 1–2 years' experience managing sourcing and procurement of assigned categories/packages from RFx through award and delivery.
• Experience in end-to-end procurement, including RFx, bid evaluation, negotiation, award, expediting and close-out.
• Good knowledge of industrial products and procurement specifications, including bulk materials, engineered items, spares and services, as well as supplier capabilities and lead times.
• Strong commercial and contract management skills, including review of terms and conditions, risk identification and commercial negotiations. Experience with vessel chartering contracts is an advantage.
• Sound technical understanding with the ability to interpret technical specifications and datasheets and support technical/commercial evaluations with Engineering and QA teams.
• Strong vendor management and market intelligence capabilities, including supplier sourcing, benchmarking and knowledge of local and global supplier markets.
• Experience with large-scale and/or international projects, including working with global suppliers and multi-site stakeholders, is preferred for Senior Buyer roles.
• Site/field experience such as vendor inspection, commissioning, shutdown support or operations interface is an advantage.
• Strong planning and delivery focus, with the ability to manage procurement priorities, schedules and lead times while resolving issues to meet project milestones.
• Proficient in procurement systems and reporting tools, such as SAP, for managing requisitions/POs, tracking procurement status and maintaining audit-ready documentation.