Procurement Buyer

Singtel; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications technology group is seeking a procurement specialist for their Kuala Lumpur Shared Services Centre. The role involves managing purchase requisition processes, maintaining procurement catalogues, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. Candidates should have a degree in Supply Chain or Business and at least 2 years of relevant experience, with familiarity in e-procurement systems like SAP Ariba or Oracle. Competitive opportunities for career growth are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of related experience in supply chain, procurement, finance, compliance, or audit.
• Experience with e-procurement systems preferred.
• Familiarity with catalog management and PR-to-PO workflows.

Responsibilities

• Review purchase requisitions for completeness and compliance.
• Convert approved PRs into POs.
• Monitor PO acknowledgments and resolve discrepancies.
• Partner with category managers for catalogue maintenance.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies and audit standards.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Procurement

Attention to Detail

Data Reporting

Education

Degree in Supply Chain/Commerce/Business

Tools

SAP Ariba

Coupa

Oracle

Job description

Overview

Be a part of something BIG!

Say HELLO to BIG Possibilities with Singtel KL (Sudong MY Sdn Bhd)!

Singtel is Asia's leading communications technology group, our presence spans across 21 countries in Asia, Australia, and Africa. We thrive on innovation, digital transformation, and harnessing next-generation technology to create a more sustainable and digital future. Now, we are bringing this energy to Kuala Lumpur with the launch of our brand-new Shared Services Centre.

Make an Impact by:

Responsibilities

• PR-to-PO Processing
  • Review purchase requisitions (PRs) for completeness, accuracy, and policy compliance.
  • Convert approved PRs into purchase orders (POs) within service-level timelines.
  • Ensure correct account coding, supplier selection, and contractual alignment.
  • Monitor PO acknowledgments, expedite orders when needed, and resolve discrepancies.
  • Act as point of contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders on PO-related queries.
• Catalogue Enablement & Maintenance
  • Partner with category managers and suppliers to create, update, and maintain procurement catalogues in the e-procurement system.
  • Validate product data, pricing accuracy, and supplier information for catalogue items.
  • Drive adoption of catalogue-based purchasing to reduce maverick spend and improve user experience.
  • Identify opportunities to expand catalogue coverage across categories of spend.
• Stakeholder & Supplier Engagement
  • Provide guidance to business requestors on PR submission, catalogue usage, and procurement policies.
  • Support supplier onboarding and master data accuracy in procurement systems.
  • Act as a liaison between suppliers and internal functions to resolve transactional issues.
• Compliance & Governance
  • Ensure adherence to company procurement policies, audit standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation to support audit readiness.
  • Escalate potential non-compliance and propose corrective actions.
• Reporting & Process Improvement
  • Track and report KPIs such as PO turnaround time, catalogue utilization, and compliance metrics.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to streamline PR-to-PO cycle times.
  • Recommend process enhancements to increase automation, catalogue coverage, and user satisfaction.

Skills for Success

• Degree in Supply Chain/ Commerce / Business or similar
• Minimum 2 years and above related experience working within a supply chain/ procurement/ finance/ audit/ internal audit /compliance function is preferred
• Experience with e-procurement systems (SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, or equivalent)
• Familiarity with catalog management and PR-to-PO workflows.
• Process Discipline: Strong attention to detail with high accuracy in processing transactions.
• Systems Proficiency: Skilled in procurement platforms and comfortable with data reporting tools.

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