Procurement Assistant Manager

SF Global Express (M) Sdn Bhd; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Global Express (M) Sdn Bhd seeks a senior procurement leader to shape and execute strategic sourcing across transport, warehousing, facilities and services. You will manage a diverse vendor portfolio, drive cost optimization, and negotiate favorable terms while ensuring quality and compliance.

The role requires 8+ years in procurement with logistics industry experience, leadership skills, and fluency in Mandarin and English to engage with Mandarin-speaking clients and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Finance or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of procurement experience, with proven experience in a managerial or leadership role.
• Hands-on experience in the logistics and supply chain industry is strongly preferred/required.
• Strong understanding of logistics and supply chain operations, cost structures and business requirements.
• Proven experience in project procurement / project-based purchasing and managing procurement for operational projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume and large-scale vendor portfolios across multiple categories.
• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier management, cost optimization, budgeting and financial control.
• Good understanding of contract terms, basic contract law and commercial negotiation tactics.
• Strong leadership, analytical, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to guide and develop a team.
• We are seeking candidates proficient in Mandarin to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients. English language proficiency is also a must.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic procurement strategies aligned with business and logistics operational needs.
• Lead project-based purchasing for transportation, warehousing, facilities, equipment, services and other business projects.
• Manage a large and diverse vendor portfolio, covering sourcing, qualification, evaluation, performance management and relationship management.
• Drive cost optimization, competitive sourcing and commercial negotiations while maintaining quality and service standards.
• Manage procurement budgets, spending controls, cost analysis and financial planning to ensure effective utilization of company resources.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms and service levels with key suppliers and vendors.
• Apply knowledge of basic contract law and negotiation tactics to manage contractual and commercial risks.
• Establish and improve procurement policies, processes, controls and vendor governance to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Work closely with Operations, Finance, HR and other departments to understand business requirements and deliver effective procurement solutions.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of procurement professionals, driving accountability, performance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Cost optimization

Negotiation

Leadership

Project procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Finance or related discipline

Job description

Develop and implement strategic procurement strategies aligned with business and logistics operational needs.

Lead project-based purchasing, including procurement for transportation, warehousing, facilities, equipment, services and other business projects.

Manage a large and diverse vendor portfolio, covering sourcing, qualification, evaluation, performance management and relationship management.

Drive cost optimization, competitive sourcing and commercial negotiations while maintaining quality and service standards.

Manage procurement budgets, spending controls, cost analysis and financial planning to ensure effective utilization of company resources.

Negotiate pricing, payment terms, service levels and commercial conditions with key suppliers and vendors.

Apply knowledge of basic contract law and negotiation tactics to manage contractual and commercial risks.

Establish and improve procurement policies, processes, controls and vendor governance to ensure compliance and efficiency.

Work closely with Operations, Finance, HR and other departments to understand business requirements and deliver effective procurement solutions.

Lead, coach and develop a team of procurement professionals, driving accountability, performance and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Finance or a related discipline.

Minimum 8 years of procurement experience, with proven experience in a managerial or leadership role.

Hands-on experience in the logistics and supply chain industry is strongly preferred/required.

Strong understanding of logistics and supply chain operations, cost structures and business requirements.

Proven experience in project procurement / project-based purchasing and managing procurement for operational projects.

Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume and large-scale vendor portfolios across multiple categories.

Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier management, cost optimization, budgeting and financial control.

Good understanding of contract terms, basic contract law and commercial negotiation tactics.

Strong leadership, analytical, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to guide and develop a team.

We are seeking candidates proficient in Mandarin to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients. English language proficiency is also a must.