Procurement and Vendor Development Manager

DRB-HICOM; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer is seeking a Procurement and Vendor Development Manager to oversee project development and vendor sourcing. This role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management, along with a minimum of 3 years experience in automotive manufacturing. Key responsibilities include negotiating contracts, monitoring supplier performance, and ensuring compliance with quality management systems. The ideal candidate is proactive and adaptable, with strong analytical skills and a commitment to customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of working experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrates continuous learning and applies newly acquired knowledge to improve individual and team performance.
• Able to integrate and manage higher-level responsibilities across functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage new automotive and non-automotive project development from sourcing to implementation.
• Perform vendor sourcing, evaluation, and development to ensure supply continuity.
• Monitor supply chain performance, vendor delivery, quality, and compliance.

Skills

Strategic sourcing and procurement

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Vendor performance monitoring and development

Troubleshooting supply issues

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline

Job description

Procurement and Vendor Development Manager

Job will be based at HICOM-Teck See Manufacturing Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. located in Shah Alam, Selangor.

Sdn. Bhd. located in Pekan, Pahang.

Responsibilities:

Lead and manage new automotive and non-automotive project development from sourcing to implementation.

Perform vendor sourcing, evaluation, and development to ensure supply continuity and competitiveness.

Prepare Requests for Quotation (RFQ), conduct commercial evaluations, and lead price and contract negotiations.

Initiate and support cost reduction initiatives, including value-added and value engineering (VA/VE) activities.

Monitor supply chain performance, vendor delivery, quality, and compliance.

Act as a liaison with government authorities and regulatory bodies when required.

Manage subcontractor sourcing, ordering, and performance.

Identify risks and opportunities within projects and supply chain activities, evaluate impact, and implement appropriate risk control measures.

Communicate identified risks and opportunities effectively to subordinates and stakeholders.

Promote and embed a risk-based thinking approach within the team and daily operations.

Assign responsibilities and authorities to ensure Quality Management System (QMS) compliance, including:

• Adherence to standards and procedures
• Process effectiveness and performance monitoring
• System integrity during organizational or process changes

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.

Minimum 3 years of working experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.

Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in:

• Strategic sourcing and procurement
• Analytical and negotiation skills
• Vendor performance monitoring and development
• Troubleshooting supply issues
• Incentives application, justification, and approval processes
• Expediting and supply assurance

Energetic, proactive, and adaptable; able to work effectively with minimal supervision and planning.

Strong commitment to meeting internal and external customer requirements.

High level of confidentiality, integrity, and trustworthiness.

Demonstrates continuous learning and applies newly acquired knowledge to improve individual and team performance.

Able to integrate and manage higher-level responsibilities across functions.

Good understanding of organizational culture, dynamics, policies, and procedures, including their rationale.

Capable of setting clear objectives, KPIs, and performance measures, and evaluating outcomes effectively.

Identifies opportunities for process integration and synergy to achieve results efficiently.

Quick learner with the ability to grasp new industries, products, and technical knowledge.