Global Cost-Savvy Procurement Strategist

Cablex Pty Ltd; Nilai; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cablex is seeking a Strategic Procurement Specialist to drive cost efficiency and reliable supply across our manufacturing programs. This role supports global procurement operations and reports to Head of Global Procurement.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in procurement, strong analytical skills, and experience negotiating supplier terms and pricing models. This position may be based in Malaysia or India.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business, Logistics or related field.
• At least 3 years procurement or purchasing experience, ideally in manufacturing.
• Experience supporting supplier negotiations, commercial terms, pricing models & purchasing activity.
• Strong analytical capability across spend, pricing & supplier performance data; proficient in Excel/ERP tools.

Responsibilities

• Drive supplier and item-level cost reduction initiatives using spend, pricing & performance insights.
• Support supplier negotiations, commercial terms, pricing models & contract renewals.
• Identify opportunities to reduce material costs, improve freight efficiency & consolidate supply.
• Collaborate with bids, planning, finance, logistics & production to price accurately & ensure supply continuity.
• Maintain vendor, purchasing, supplier documentation & contract records.
• Contribute to procurement reporting, KPI tracking, compliance & continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

English communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Diploma/Bachelor in Supply Chain/Procurement or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Procurement reporting tools

Job description

Cablex is seeking a Strategic Procurement Specialist to drive cost efficiency and reliable supply across our manufacturing programs. This role supports global procurement operations and reports to Head of Global Procurement.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in procurement, strong analytical skills, and experience negotiating supplier terms and pricing models. This position may be based in Malaysia or India.