Local Sourcing & Procurement Specialist - Malaysia

Xianfeng International (M) Sdn Bhd; Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Xianfeng International (M) Sdn Bhd in Malaysia seeks a procurement professional to source raw materials locally and gradually localisation of sourcing from China, ensuring competitive pricing, quality and timely delivery.

You will build relationships with Malaysian suppliers, evaluate offers, negotiate terms, and maintain supplier records while collaborating with Production and QA/QC to meet material specs.

Qualifications

• Minimum SPM with good results.
• Diploma in Procurement, SCM, Business Administration, Logistics or related field is an advantage.
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in purchasing/procurement, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in raw material sourcing is highly preferred.
• Experience dealing with local Malaysian suppliers is an advantage.
• Experience in supplier sourcing, quotation comparison, negotiation and cost analysis.
• Good supplier sourcing and negotiation skills.
• Able to identify and evaluate potential local suppliers.
• Good understanding of purchasing processes and raw materials.
• Able to compare supplier pricing, quality, lead time and payment terms.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and other basic computer applications.
• Able to maintain purchasing records and prepare purchasing reports.
• Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia; Mandarin is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop potential Malaysian suppliers for raw materials and production requirements.
• Conduct supplier sourcing, quotation comparison and supplier evaluation.
• Assess suppliers based on price, quality, capacity, lead time and reliability.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms and delivery conditions.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure materials meet Company's specifications and quality requirements.
• Maintain an updated database of approved and potential local suppliers.
• Work with Production, QA/QC and relevant departments to evaluate alternative local materials.
• Continuously identify opportunities to reduce dependency on imported materials from China.

Skills

Supplier sourcing

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Communication skills

Excel

Microsoft Word

English proficiency

Bahasa Malaysia

Mandarin advantage

Education

Diploma in Procurement

SPM

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Xianfeng International (M) Sdn Bhd in Malaysia seeks a procurement professional to source raw materials locally and gradually localisation of sourcing from China, ensuring competitive pricing, quality and timely delivery.

You will build relationships with Malaysian suppliers, evaluate offers, negotiate terms, and maintain supplier records while collaborating with Production and QA/QC to meet material specs.