Procurement Buyer

Singtel Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications technology group is looking for a Procurement Specialist in Kuala Lumpur to manage purchase requisitions and orders, ensuring compliance with internal policies. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in supply chain or procurement and be familiar with e-procurement systems like SAP Ariba or Coupa. This role offers a growth opportunity in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of related experience in supply chain, procurement, or finance.
• Experience with e-procurement systems is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail in processing transactions.

Responsibilities

• Review purchase requisitions for completeness and compliance.
• Convert approved PRs into purchase orders within timelines.
• Track and report KPIs related to purchase order processing.

Skills

Supply Chain knowledge

Attention to detail

E-procurement systems experience

Process discipline

Education

Degree in Supply Chain/ Commerce / Business

Tools

SAP Ariba

Coupa

Oracle

Job description

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:

• 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.
• 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 catalogues-based purchasing to reduce maverick spend and improve user experience.
• Identify opportunities to expand catalogues coverage across categories of spend.
• 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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