Procurement Associate

Petron Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil company in Asia is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage daily transactions and vendor relationships. The ideal candidate holds a relevant bachelor’s degree and has 3-5 years of procurement experience. Key responsibilities include overseeing the procurement process using SAP, developing supply strategies, and ensuring compliance with company policies. Join us in fueling lives and contributing to a progressive nation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a CGPA above 3.00.
• 3-5 years experience in Procurement or related fields.
• Certified procurement and/or supply chain accreditation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily transactions for procurement using SAP.
• Cultivate relationships with accredited vendors.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies for profitability.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing or engineering

Tools

SAP tools

Job description

Petron Malaysia is an emerging and rapidly evolving Asian oil company. It is part of Petron Corporation which is the leading oil company in the Philippines. Our integrated refining, distribution, and retailing of world-class petroleum products help meet the country’s growing energy needs and contributes to a more progressive nation. We are dedicated and passionate about our vision - to be the leading provider of total customer solutions in the oil sector and its allied businesses.

We are seeking dynamic & innovative individuals who have the drive to make a difference & are fueled to succeed!

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily transactions using SAP tools for procurement of commodities, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to policies and regulations.
• Cultivate ethical and mutually beneficial relationships with accredited vendors, maintaining a reliable vendor list for all bids.
• Develop alternate supply sources, implement procurement strategies for optimal profitability, and establish longer-term alliances with key vendors.
• Review contract awards, negotiate with vendors, and conduct vendor performance evaluations.
• Monitor and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) while adhering to controls and procurement policies.
• Act as a liaison between the company and vendors, resolving inquiries and providing procurement support to business units.
• Steward value generation, execute positive supplier relationship management, and support strategic implementations, especially for fast-track executions.
• Lead coordination with the Tax team for duty/tax exemptions on imported materials.
• Act as Project Lead for Supply Chain Management coordination with Project teams.
• Monitor Total Cost of Ownership practices, reinforce benchmarking, and ensure supplier performance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing or engineering with CGPA above 3.00.
• Possesses 3-5 years working experience in Procurement with contracting knowledge or related supply chain functions.
• Candidates with a certified procurement and/or supply chain accreditation is highly preferred.
• Having knowledge in Purchase-to-Pay process will be an added advantage.
• Must have strong negotiation, influencing and communication skills and able to write convincingly.

Our Commitment:

We are a fair and equal opportunity employer that welcomes applications from all individuals, including People with Disabilities (PWD).

At Petron, we are not just in the business of oil, we are also in the business of fueling lives.

We’re thrilled that you’d like to join Petron. Thank you for your application and we are looking forward to speak with you soon!