PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT / EXECUTIVE

Kide International; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction and logistics company based in Penang is seeking a procurement specialist to manage materials and machinery rentals, particularly supporting the CSA and MEP teams. The ideal candidate should possess at least a High Secondary education and be fluent in Chinese to handle documentation. Responsibilities include meeting operational requirements, ensuring compliance and savings, and supporting the tender process. This role also involves coordinating payments for suppliers, providing a dynamic environment within the construction sector.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess at least Higher Secondary/STPM/A Level/Pre-U, Diploma, Bachelor's Degree in Business Studies or equivalent.
• Candidates with materials procurement experience from any construction or EPC contractor encouraged to apply.
• Candidate must be fluent in Chinese due to handling Chinese documents.

Responsibilities

• Purchase major materials and machinery rentals to support the CSA and MEP teams.
• Meet with operational teams and deliver their buying requirements.
• Ensure savings and compliance are achieved.
• Support tender processes for materials and plant packages.
• Assist in payment arrangements for suppliers or subcontractors.

Skills

Fluent in Chinese (Verbal & Written)

Materials procurement experience

Education

Higher Secondary/STPM/A Level/Pre-U, Diploma, Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Qualifications

Candidate must possess at least Higher Secondary/STPM/"A" Level/Pre-U, Diploma/Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree in Business Studies/Administration/Management, Commerce, Logistic/Transportation or equivalent.

Candidates with materials procurement experience from any construction, infrastructure, or EPC contractor encouraged to apply.

Candidate fluent in Chinese (Verbal & Written) preferable due to the need handling Chinese language documents from HQ and liaising with vendor.

Candidate must be able to work alternative for weekends(Saturday).

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Purchase major materials and machinery rentals to support CSA and MEP team.
• Meet with operational teams and deliver their buying requirements.
• Ensure savings, rebates and compliance are achieved in line with project strategy.
• Support tender process for materials and plant packages.
• Support account department in payment arrangement for suppliers or subcontractors.
• To carry out all the assignments as per required by management from time to time.