Head of Section/Assistant Manager, Procurement

Nitto Denko Materials (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical outpatient, optical and dental

Free parking

Meal subsidy

Vehicle subsidy

Housing/Property subsidy

Public holidays (Malaysia)

High EPF Employer contribution up to 1

Annual salary increment

2x bonus annually based on KPI

Well-organized career advancement plan

Job summary

Nitto Denko Materials (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is seeking a Head of Section/Assistant Manager, Procurement to lead and redefine the procurement function in Shah Alam, Malaysia. The role focuses on strategy, governance, and driving value through supplier partnerships.

The incumbent will manage budgets, oversee daily procurement operations, and ensure compliance with local and global standards while collaborating with internal teams and external vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Business, Engineering or equivalent.
• 8 years related experience in Supply Chain, Shared Service, Procurement or Audit with 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• Proficient in English, Japanese and Mandarin for client communication.

Responsibilities

• Restructure the procurement group and develop succession plan.
• Plan and develop sourcing strategies to secure best deals and minimize risks.
• Oversee daily procurement operations ensuring efficiency and legal compliance.
• Prepare VEC plans and monitor results.
• Establish and control department budgets within allocated limits.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors to mitigate risks and quality issues.
• Collaborate with other departments and negotiate contracts with suppliers.
• Participate in shared services activities and company initiatives (5S, Safety, ISO).

Skills

Vendor management

Project management

Negotiation

Financial acumen

Analytical skills

Technology aptitude

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Business or Engineering

Job description

Head of Section/Assistant Manager, Procurement

Job Responsibilities

Restructure the procurement group, develop succession plan.

Plan and develop sourcing strategy to support operation needs with best procurement deals to minimize the business risks.

Plan and manage daily operation of procurement activities to ensure continuous operation efficiency and ensure purchasing activities are in compliance with Global, country and state laws and regulations.

Make VEC plan to achieve management business plan, and monitoring the result.

Establish, monitor and control department budgets and ensure it operates consistently within allocated budget.

Build and maintain good relationship with key vendor and suppliers to minimize business risk, quality issue, 4M changes and others.

Co-work and build up good relationship with other department.

Represent companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with supplier, resolve vendor on contractor grievances and claims against supplier.

Shared service responsibility.

Participate in company activities (5s, Safety, Environment & Energy, Budget Plan, ISO Documentation, etc) as assigned.

Job Requirements

Possess Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Business, Engineering or equivalent.

8 years related working experience (Supply Chain, Shared Service, Procurement, Audit) with minimum 2 years managerial/supervisory experience is required.

Good communication skills in English, Japanese, and Mandarin. We are seeking candidates proficient in Mandarin and Japanese to effectively communicate with Mandarin and Japanese-speaking clients.

Relationship Management, Project Management, Negotiation Skill, Financial Acumen, Analytical Skill (selection of vendor), Aptitude of Technology

WFH on Friday

Medical outpatient, Optical and Dental coverage (inclusive family members)

Medical inpatient coverage

Free parking

Meal Subsidy

Motor/Vehicle Interest Subsidy

House/Property Interest Subsidy

Public Holiday (all in Malaysia calendar)

High EPF Employer contribution up to 15%

Annual salary increment

2x Bonus annually based on Performance KPI

Well Organized Career Advancement Plan

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

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Chemicals & Plastics Manufacturing 101-1,000 employees

Nitto Denko Materials (M) Sdn. Bhd. (NMM) began operation in 1994. We provide various types and application adhesive tapes for the semiconductors, electronic, automotive and other industries in Malaysia and internationally.

From operating a few tape-cutting machines in the beginning, NMM has grown, today we are evolving into a fully functional tape manufacturing company.

In our quest to provide the highest quality products whilst in compliance with the environment, safety and health system, NMM has been accorded the ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and FSC COC certifications by the respected international certification bodies.

Nitto Denko Materials (M) Sdn. Bhd. (NMM) began operation in 1994. We provide various types and application adhesive tapes for the semiconductors, electronic, automotive and other industries in Malaysia and internationally.

From operating a few tape-cutting machines in the beginning, NMM has grown, today we are evolving into a fully functional tape manufacturing company.

In our quest to provide the highest quality products whilst in compliance with the environment, safety and health system, NMM has been accorded the ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and FSC COC certifications by the respected international certification bodies.