Executive - Purchasing

Bunge Iberica SA; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bunge in Pasir Gudang, Malaysia, is seeking an Executive - Purchasing to oversee sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract management, SAP PO execution, governance, and supplier relationship management.

You will lead RFIs, RFQs and tenders, review PRs in SAP/SRM, monitor delivery, and drive cost savings while ensuring policy compliance. Requires degree and 5+ years in procurement within food manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Degree in related study.
• More than 5 years in procurement or production planning.
• Experience in food manufacturing environment.
• Integrity and ethics.
• Willingness to embrace change and growth.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Outlook and SAP.
• Advanced understanding of procurement practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing and negotiation activities for procurement categories including MRO, spare parts, and services.
• Conduct RFIs, RFQs, tenders, market analysis and lead supplier sourcing and negotiations.
• Review PRs and Shopping Carts in SAP/SRM, monitor orders and ensure timely materials.
• Gatekeeper for procurement compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Educate stakeholders and budget owners on procurement requirements and policy compliance.
• Coordinate with the BBS team for PO issuance and address supplier issues impacting supply.
• Collaborate with suppliers to expedite deliveries and drive on-time performance.
• Participate in supplier business reviews and support performance improvements.
• Ensure vendor onboarding and MDG system data accuracy.
• Work with stakeholders to identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities while hitting KPIs.
• Support contract and agreement reviews with Procurement Manager and Legal.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

SAP

Supply chain

Education

Degree in related study

Tools

SAP SRM

Job description

Executive - Purchasing

City : Pasir Gudang State : Johor (MY-01) Country : Malaysia (MY)

Oversee sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract management, SAP purchase order execution, procurement governance, and supplier relationship management to ensure efficient and compliant purchasing operations.

Accountabilities :

• Manage sourcing and negotiation activities for assigned procurement categories, including MRO, spare parts, laboratory chemicals and services, industrial services, and other categories as delegated by management.
• Conduct RFI, RFQ, and tender processes, perform market analysis, and lead supplier sourcing and negotiations for responsible categories.
• Review Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and Shopping Carts (SCs) in SAP/SRM, monitor order fulfillment and delivery status, and ensure timely availability of materials and services.
• Serve as the gatekeeper for procurement compliance, ensuring all purchases within assigned categories adhere to company procurement policies and procedures.
• Educate stakeholders and budget owners on procurement requirements, governance, and policy compliance.
• Coordinate with the BBS team to ensure timely Purchase Order (PO) issuance and execution, while proactively addressing supplier quality, capacity, and material availability issues that may impact supply continuity.
• Collaborate with suppliers to expedite or reschedule deliveries as required and drive on-time delivery performance.
• Actively participate in supplier business reviews and provide constructive feedback to support continuous supplier performance improvement.
• Ensure proper due diligence is conducted for vendor onboarding and creation through the MDG system.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to identify and deliver cost savings opportunities while achieving procurement KPI targets.
• Support contract and agreement reviews in collaboration with the Procurement Manager and Legal team, ensuring execution and approval in accordance with the company's authorization matrix.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the immediate superior.

Requirement

• Degree in related study
• >5 years of related industry experience in buying and production planning
• Experience in food Manufacturing environment
• Integrity and ethical
• Willingness to embrace change and look for growth
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Outlook and experience in SAP system
• Advance understanding of Procurement practice

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

• We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
• We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
• We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

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