PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT

Radical Internetwork Sdn Bhd; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Radical Internetwork Sdn Bhd in Penang seeks a Procurement Assistant to support sourcing, purchasing, receiving, storage and availability of construction materials and supplies for project teams.

You will coordinate with suppliers, prepare POs/PRs, track deliveries, maintain records, and assist with supplier evaluation. The role requires good communication, organization, and ability to work with site and project teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum SPM, Diploma, or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, materials management, warehouse, or a related field.
• Experience in the construction industry is an advantage.
• Good understanding of purchasing and material coordination processes.
• Strong organizational skills with good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and negotiation skills when dealing with suppliers and internal teams.
• Able to follow up and coordinate multiple material orders simultaneously.
• Able to work independently and as part of a project team.
• Willing to travel to project sites or warehouse locations when required.
• Able to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in sourcing and purchasing construction materials, tools, equipment, and general project supplies.
• Prepare and process Purchase Orders (PO), Purchase Requisitions (PR), and other procurement‑related documentation.
• Follow up with suppliers regarding quotation, pricing, availability, delivery schedules, and outstanding orders.
• Coordinate with project and site teams to understand material requirements and delivery priorities.
• Monitor material orders and ensure timely delivery to the warehouse or project sites.
• Assist in receiving and checking delivered materials against Purchase Orders, delivery orders, specifications, and quantities.
• Coordinate with the warehouse/store team on the proper receiving, storage, and issuance of materials.
• Maintain accurate records of purchased materials, supplier information, delivery status, and outstanding orders.
• Monitor stock levels and assist in identifying materials that require replenishment.
• Assist in maintaining proper material tracking records from procurement through delivery and site usage.
• Coordinate the return, replacement, or rectification of damaged, incorrect, or non‑compliant materials with suppliers.
• Assist in preparing procurement and materials reports for management and project teams.
• Maintain proper filing and documentation of quotations, Purchase Orders, delivery orders, invoices, and other procurement records.
• Support supplier evaluation and maintain an updated supplier/vendor database.
• Coordinate with Accounts/Finance regarding invoices, delivery documentation, and payment‑related matters where required.
• Ensure procurement activities are carried out in accordance with company procedures, project requirements, and approved budgets.
• Assist with inventory checks and physical stock counts when required.
• Perform other procurement, materials management, warehouse, and project support duties as assigned by the Procurement/Materials Manager or Project Manager.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Organization

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Travel readiness

Education

Diploma or equivalent

SPM

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Procurement Assistant will support the procurement and materials management functions by coordinating the sourcing, purchasing, receiving, storage, and availability of construction materials, tools, equipment, and supplies. The role will work closely with the Procurement, Warehouse, Project, and Site teams to ensure materials are available in the right quantity, quality, and timeframe to support smooth project operations.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in sourcing and purchasing construction materials, tools, equipment, and general project supplies.

Obtain quotations from suppliers and prepare quotation comparisons for review and approval.

Prepare and process Purchase Orders (PO), Purchase Requisitions (PR), and other procurement‑related documentation.

Follow up with suppliers regarding quotation, pricing, availability, delivery schedules, and outstanding orders.

Coordinate with project and site teams to understand material requirements and delivery priorities.

Monitor material orders and ensure timely delivery to the warehouse or project sites.

Assist in receiving and checking delivered materials against Purchase Orders, delivery orders, specifications, and quantities.

Coordinate with the warehouse/store team on the proper receiving, storage, and issuance of materials.

Maintain accurate records of purchased materials, supplier information, delivery status, and outstanding orders.

Monitor stock levels and assist in identifying materials that require replenishment.

Assist in maintaining proper material tracking records from procurement through delivery and site usage.

Coordinate the return, replacement, or rectification of damaged, incorrect, or non‑compliant materials with suppliers.

Assist in preparing procurement and materials reports for management and project teams.

Maintain proper filing and documentation of quotations, Purchase Orders, delivery orders, invoices, and other procurement records.

Support supplier evaluation and maintain an updated supplier/vendor database.

Coordinate with Accounts/Finance regarding invoices, delivery documentation, and payment‑related matters where required.

Ensure procurement activities are carried out in accordance with company procedures, project requirements, and approved budgets.

Assist with inventory checks and physical stock counts when required.

Perform other procurement, materials management, warehouse, and project support duties as assigned by the Procurement/Materials Manager or Project Manager.

Requirements

Minimum SPM, Diploma, or equivalent.

1–2 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, materials management, warehouse, or a related field; experience in the construction industry is an advantage.

Good understanding of purchasing and material coordination processes.

Strong organizational skills with good attention to detail and accuracy.

Good communication and negotiation skills when dealing with suppliers and internal teams.

Able to follow up and coordinate multiple material orders simultaneously.

Able to work independently and as part of a project team.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.

Willing to travel to project sites or warehouse locations when required.

Able to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.

WHO WE ARE

From humble origins, RISB is the collaborative creation of three professionals in the field of ICT infrastructure. Since our inception in 2010, we have always been ahead of the curve, constantly innovating and enhancing our skills to stay on top of the market. Originally specializing in ICT network infrastructure design and

build, we have evolved into an Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) company to elevate our services.

Now an EPC company, we are heavily involved in delivering high quality and cost effective end-to-end engineering and ICT infrastructure services. We take pride in offering only the best outcomes – solutions that reflect our hard work & professionalism.

WHO WE ARE

From humble origins, RISB is the collaborative creation of three professionals in the field of ICT infrastructure. Since our inception in 2010, we have always been ahead of the curve, constantly innovating and enhancing our skills to stay on top of the market. Originally specializing in ICT network infrastructure design and

build, we have evolved into an Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) company to elevate our services.

Now an EPC company, we are heavily involved in delivering high quality and cost effective end-to-end engineering and ICT infrastructure services. We take pride in offering only the best outcomes – solutions that reflect our hard work & professionalism.

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