Procurement Administrator

Confidential Company; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in Johor Bahru seeks an experienced procurement manager to develop and implement procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in ERP systems. This role is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency and supporting the organization's objectives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Procurement, Planning & Forecasting, Inventory Control.
• High levels of integrity, analytical skills, and teamwork.
• Proficient in ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Prepare purchase orders and manage supplier coordination.
• Evaluate vendor performance for improvements.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Vendor Development

Supply Chain

Project Management

Tools

ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Location: Johor Bahru

Salary Range: RM2000 to RM 3000

Job Duties;

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for both CAPEX and OPEX to ensure cost-effectiveness and alignment with organizational goals, conducting market research and supplier evaluations to identify potential vendors for goods and services required for projects and day-to-day operations while supporting other Labs for sourcing/ procurement whenever required.
• Prepare and issue Purchase orders and follow up with the suppliers to expedite the delivery / service ensuring cross functional coordination with operational & technical team to get technical compliance on the vendor proposals for both OPEX and CAPEX
• Identify key categories and initiate agreements with key vendors & key sub-contractors for favourable pricing and terms.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and secure favourable terms and conditions and evaluate vendor performance recommending improvements or changes when necessary.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure timely procurement of parts and services necessary for the upkeep of plant machinery, developing & implementing preventive maintenance schedules to optimize equipment performance and minimal downtime.
• Receive and review invoices from suppliers to verify accuracy and compliance with contractual agreements and manage goods receipt note.
• Collaborate with the finance department to process invoices for payment, ensuring timely and accurate disbursement while monitoring and analysing procurement costs to identify opportunities for cost savings & process improvements ensuring alignment amongst the cross-functional teams to align procurement activities.
• Ensure adherence to relevant regulations and internal policies in all procurement activities while staying informed about industry trends, market conditions, and changes in regulations that may impact procurement processes, attending and completing all mandatory and recommended trainings from time to time.
• Generate and analyse reports on procurement performance, cost savings, and other relevant metrics, providing regular updates to management on the status of procurement activities and potential risks.

Job Requirements:

• 5 Plus years of experience in - Procurement, Planning & Forecasting, Tendering, Inventory Control, Negotiation, Sourcing, Vendor Development, Logistics, Supply Chain, Commercial, Export / Import, Project management, Reporting etc
• High levels of integrity, analytical skills, coordination, and Team player.
• Proficiency in ERP and other systems like Tendering, Spend Analytics, Project management, Microsoft Excel etc.
• Should be Presentable, Well organized, Co-operative team member with good communication, management skills, ability to extract information from specifications and drawings