Key Account (Vendor Management)

CARSOME; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking a Vendor Management Coordinator. The role involves managing vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with standards, and requiring strong communication skills. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a related field and experience with inspection vendors.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in vendor or operations management.
• Familiarity with automotive or inspection vendors like Puspakom is an advantage.
• Able to work flexible hours, including standby or shifts.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate vendor activities ensuring compliance with company standards.
• Act as the main liaison between vendors and internal departments.
• Monitor vendor performance and recommend improvements.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Coordination

Problem Solving

Education

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

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.