Country Procurement Manager

KONE; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global lift and escalator company is seeking a Procurement Manager in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. This role involves coordinating local procurement activities, managing contracts, and driving sourcing projects. The ideal candidate possesses a degree in Sourcing or Supply Chain Management, solid procurement experience, and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include supplier management, Purchase Order processes, and cross-functional collaboration. The company offers career progression and a motivating work environment.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Total reward elements

Comprehensive learning and development programs

Lively working environment

Qualifications

• Solid experience in procurement of direct materials or Quantity Surveyor (Cost Estimation).
• Demonstrated experience in leadership with a minimum of 4 years.
• Good command of English.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a key point of contact and contract owner of all subcontractors and suppliers.
• Drives the availability, quality, and cost development of local materials and services.
• Ensures a smooth process of Purchase Order management.
• Supervises Purchasing Coordinator.
• Provides efficient and effective business support to all stakeholders.

Skills

Procurement of direct materials

Cost estimation

Leadership

MS Office tools

SAP

Supplier tendering and negotiation

Contract Management

Effective communication

Knowledge of supply market

Education

Degree in Sourcing or Supply Chain Management, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Why this role?

We are embarking upon an exciting growth phase, and as such, we have an amazing opportunity for you to join our team in KONE Malaysia as Procurement Manager. This role directly reports to the Procurement Manager, KONE Southeast Asia. The Procurement Manager is responsible for coordinating and handling procurement activities in their local unit, in close collaboration and alignment with local business operations and frontline teams. This includes driving the implementation of global and frontline-based sourcing projects in the country, as well as local supplier selection, negotiation, and management. He/she represents the Procurement of the country and supports functions and business on smart spend optimization.

What will you be doing?

• Acts as a key point of contact and contract owner of all subcontractors and suppliers. Managing subcontractors and suppliers, procurement of local materials, managing contracts, PO management, process improvement, compliance, audit, and supporting stakeholders’ requests.

• Drives the availability, quality, and cost development of local materials and services in the country

• Ensures a smooth process of Purchase Order management

• Facilities cross-functional cost and spend reviews in the country

• Supervises Purchasing Coordinator

• Implement process improvements, compliance, and audits

• Provide efficient and effective business support to all stakeholders

• Implements Global and Frontline category plans in the country

• Strategic planning and execution

Are you the one?

• Degree in Sourcing or Supply Chain Management, or Industrial Engineering-related courses

• Solid experience in procurement of direct materials or Quantity Surveyor (Cost Estimation)

• Proficient in using MS Office tools and SAP

• Demonstrated experience in leadership with a minimum of 4 years

• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with both internal and external stakeholders

• Proven track record of cost savings related to procurement or logistics management

• Ability to thrive in a matrix organization

• Knowledgeable of the supply market or cost estimation in the area of responsibility

• Strong supplier tendering and negotiation skills

• Well-versed in Contract Management

• Good command of English

What’s On Offer

• Career progression in opportunities within a global organization

• Total reward elements that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work

• Comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills

• You are surrounded by fun colleagues and a lively working environment. The best part is that all leaders are great and open-minded

To Be Considered

Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our Talent and Culture team will review your application and will be in contact with additional information accordingly.

In the meantime, feel free to browse our website for additional information on our company, brands, and culture – KONE Corporation.

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

Read more on www.kone.com/careers