MANAGER, TRADING

OSK SUPPLIES; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

OSK SUPPLIES in Kuala Lumpur seeks a procurement-focused professional to identify and develop new suppliers for building materials, conduct factory visits, and manage purchasing and trading activities. You will negotiate pricing, terms, and schedules while ensuring cost competitiveness and margins.

The role involves maintaining strong relationships with manufacturers and clients, resolving supply issues, and supporting product specifications.

Responsibilities

• IDENTIFY AND DEVELOP NEW SUPPLIERS, MANUFACTURERS, AND DISTRIBUTORS FOR BUILDING MATERIALS.
• CONDUCT FACTORY VISITS AND SUPPLIER EVALUATIONS TO ENSURE PRODUCT QUALITY AND RELIABILITY.
• MANAGE PURCHASING AND TRADING ACTIVITIES FOR BUILDING MATERIALS.
• NEGOTIATE PRICING, PAYMENT TERMS AND PRODUCTION LEAD TIMES.
• ENSURE COST COMPETITIVENESS AND MAINTAIN PROFIT MARGINS.
• IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES TO INTRODUCE NEW MATERIALS, BRANDS OR TECHNOLOGIES.
• MAINTAIN STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH MANUFACTURERS AND CLIENTS.
• RESOLVE SUPPLY ISSUES, QUALITY DISPUTES AND DELIVERY DELAYS.
• EVALUATE SUPPLIER PERFORMANCE PERIODICALLY.
• PROVIDE TECHNICAL AND COMMERCIAL SUPPORT FOR BUILDING MATERIAL SELECTIONS.
• WORK WITH ARCHITECT, CONSULTANTS, CONTRACTORS AND INTERNAL PROJECT TEAMS.
• ASSIST IN PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND VALUE ENGINEERING WHEN REQUIRED.
• PERFORM OTHER URGENT TASK AS REQUIRED BY MANAGEMENT FROM TIME TO TIME.

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• IDENTIFY AND DEVELOP NEW SUPPLIERS,MANUFACTURERS,AND DISTRIBUTORS FOR BUILDING MATERIALS.
• CONDUCT FACTORY VISITS AND SUPPLIER EVALUATIONS TO ENSURE PRODUCT QUALITY AND RELIABILITY.
• MANAGE PURCHASING AND TRADING ACTIVITIES FOR BUILDING MATERIALS.
• NEGOTIATE PRICING, PAYMENT TERMS, PRODUCTION LEAD TIMES AND DELIVERY SCHEDULES.
• ENSURE COST COMPETITIVENESS AND MAINTAIN PROFIT MARGINS.
• IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES TO INTRODUCE NEW MATERIALS, BRANDS OR TECHNOLOGIES.
• MAINTAIN STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH MANUFACTURERS AND CLIENTS.
• RESOLVE SUPPLY ISSUES, QUALITY DISPUTES AND DELIVERY DELAYS.
• EVALUATE SUPPLIER PERFORMANCE PERIODICALLY.
• PROVIDE TECHNICAL AND COMMERCIAL SUPPORT FOR BUILDING MATERIAL SELECTIONS.
• WORK WITH ARCHITECT, CONSULTANTS, CONTRACTORS AND INTERNAL PROJECT TEAMS.
• ASSIST IN PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND VALUE ENGINEERING WHEN REQUIRED.
• PERFORM OTHER URGENT TASK AS REQUIRED BY MANAGEMENT FROM TIME TO TIME.