Executive, Vendor Management

CARSOME; Klang City; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive services company based in Klang City is seeking a Vendor Management Specialist to ensure efficient operation and quality service across vendor engagements. This role involves coordinating vendor activities, monitoring performance, and acting as a liaison between internal departments and vendors. Ideal candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and experience in vendor management, especially with inspection vendors. Flexibility in hours is essential, due to operational demands.

Qualifications

• Experience in vendor or operations management is required.
• Familiarity with automotive or inspection vendors like Puspakom is advantageous.
• Ability to work flexible hours and standby.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate vendor activities, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Act as liaison between vendors and internal departments, resolving issues.
• Monitor vendor performance and conduct evaluations.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Coordination skills

Problem-solving abilities

Detail-oriented

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field

Job description

About You

You will be supporting the vendor management functions to ensure day-to-day coordination, operational efficiency, and service quality across all external vendor engagements—especially those related to vehicle inspection and compliance.

You may need to be on standby and available for shift-based work as needed to accommodate vendor schedules and operational demands.

Your Day-to-Day

• To manage and coordinate vendor activities, ensuring compliance with company standards and timelines.
• To act as the main liaison between vendors and internal departments, resolving issues and ensuring smooth workflows.
• To monitor vendor performance, conduct evaluations, and recommend improvements.
• To support logistics and scheduling, including standby or shift work when required to ensure operational continuity.
• To assist in documentation, reporting, and data entry for all vendor-related transactions and interactions.
• Experience in coordinating with Puspakom or similar inspection-related vendors is a strong advantage.
• Perform other vendor management-related duties or tasks as assigned to support overall efficiency and compliance.

Your Know-How

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
• Previous experience in vendor or operations management; familiarity with automotive or inspection vendors like Puspakom is an added advantage.
• Able to work flexible hours, including standby or shifts as needed.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and coordination skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities and the ability to work under pressure.