Procurement Assistant: Sourcing, Negotiation & PO Excellence

WIJAYADAYA SDN BHD; West Coast Division; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WIJAYA DAYA SDN BHD, based in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, is seeking a purchasing professional to support the department head in daily operations and coordinate purchasing activities.

The role involves sourcing suppliers, negotiating prices, analysing quotations, processing purchase requisitions and orders, verifying invoices, and ensuring timely updates in the system. You will liaise with other departments and help ensure timely payments in line with company requirements.

Qualifications

• Possess at least Certificate, Diploma or Degree in any field of study or equivalent.
• Minimum 2-3 years' relevant experience in the purchasing or procurement activities.
• Knowledge of building material/machinery spare parts.
• Excellent understanding of procurement cycle, policies and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of purchasing and attention to detail; able to work under minimum supervision; strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Good in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist the department head in the day-to-day running of the purchasing department.
• Administration & Coordination in purchasing activities.
• Monitor purchasing activities: sourcing suppliers, negotiating prices, analysing quotations, procuring goods/services for best price, processing requisitions, POs and confirmations, and ensuring timely delivery.
• Liaise with other departments to proceed purchasing activities per company requirements.
• Counter-check invoices against DOs and POs.
• Ensure all POs, invoices and related documents are updated in the system and submitted to Finance within the deadline for payment arrangements.
• Perform other tasks as required by management.

Skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate/Diploma/Degree in any field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

WIJAYA DAYA SDN BHD, based in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, is seeking a purchasing professional to support the department head in daily operations and coordinate purchasing activities.

The role involves sourcing suppliers, negotiating prices, analysing quotations, processing purchase requisitions and orders, verifying invoices, and ensuring timely updates in the system. You will liaise with other departments and help ensure timely payments in line with company requirements.