Mandarin Procurement Pro: Global Sourcing & Imports

BERJAYA CKE GROUP; Negeri Sembilan; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Berjaya CKE Group in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan invites a proactive Procurement Executive to manage local and import purchasing, liaise with overseas suppliers and freight forwarders, and drive cost-effective sourcing. The role targets candidates with hands-on import procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to coordinate shipments and documentation.

You will work closely with internal teams to ensure timely delivery, supplier evaluation, and continuous cost improvements

Qualifications

• Diploma / Advanced Diploma / Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, International Business or a related discipline.
• Preferably 3–5 years of relevant purchasing/procurement experience.
• Hands-on experience in import purchasing including dealing with overseas suppliers, shipment coordination and shipping documentation.
• Experience sourcing and negotiating with both local and overseas suppliers.
• Good understanding of purchasing processes, supplier evaluation, quotation comparison and cost analysis.
• Experience using an ERP / procurement system; Epicor ERP would be an added advantage.
• Good negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented, organised and able to manage multiple POs, suppliers and delivery deadlines.
• Commercially minded with strong cost awareness.
• Proactive and able to anticipate supply, delivery and supplier-related risks.
• Able to communicate effectively and work cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Warehouse, Finance and other departments.
• Proficiency in spoken and written Mandarin is preferred, as the role involves regular communication with Chinese-speaking overseas suppliers.
• Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• High level of integrity, accountability and professionalism in dealing with suppliers and confidential commercial information.

Responsibilities

• Manage local and import purchasing activities in accordance with operational requirements.
• Source, identify and evaluate suitable local and overseas suppliers.
• Obtain and compare quotations based on pricing, specifications, quality, lead time, payment terms and commercial conditions.
• Negotiate competitive prices, payment terms, delivery schedules and other purchasing conditions.
• Explore alternative suppliers and sourcing opportunities to improve cost competitiveness and supply reliability.
• Manage overseas purchase orders from order placement through shipment and delivery.
• Monitor shipment schedules and follow up closely with overseas suppliers.
• Coordinate shipping documentation and delivery arrangements.
• Liaise with overseas suppliers, freight forwarders and internal departments to ensure smooth importation and timely receipt of goods.
• Proactively identify potential shipment or supply delays and take appropriate follow-up action.
• Prepare and issue Purchase Orders accurately in accordance with company procedures.
• Monitor outstanding POs, order confirmations and delivery schedules.
• Follow up proactively with suppliers to ensure materials and products arrive on time to support operational requirements.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with local and overseas suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance in terms of quality, cost, delivery and service.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and support supplier improvement initiatives.
• Work with Quality, Production, Warehouse and other departments in resolving supplier-related issues.
• Follow up on supplier quality claims and corrective/preventive actions where required.
• Monitor purchasing costs and actively identify cost-saving and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Review market prices and supplier quotations to maintain competitive purchasing.
• Support procurement process improvements and value-added sourcing initiatives.
• Monitor procurement KPIs including cost savings, on-time delivery, supplier performance and quality issues.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation for proper traceability.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with applicable ISO requirements, company policies and approved purchasing procedures.
• Support internal and external audits by providing relevant procurement documentation.
• Maintain integrity, confidentiality, transparency and fairness throughout supplier selection and purchasing activities.

Skills

Mandarin

English

Bahasa Malaysia

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain / Procurement / Logistics

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Berjaya CKE Group in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan invites a proactive Procurement Executive to manage local and import purchasing, liaise with overseas suppliers and freight forwarders, and drive cost-effective sourcing. The role targets candidates with hands-on import procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to coordinate shipments and documentation.

You will work closely with internal teams to ensure timely delivery, supplier evaluation, and continuous cost improvements