Procurement Executive

Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled procurement professional to enhance their purchasing operations. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with various departments to ensure a seamless procurement process, negotiate with suppliers, and analyze market trends to secure the best materials at competitive prices. Your expertise will not only streamline operations but also contribute to the overall success of the organization. If you have a knack for strategic thinking and a passion for procurement, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Degree holders with a minimum of 3 years working experience in procurement/purchasing.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential.
• Good analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Team player with high sense of responsibility.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Mandarin language skills are an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Respond to e-mails and phone calls from vendors to keep orders moving smoothly.
• Purchase the highest quality goods at the least possible cost.
• Provide quotes, lead times, price and minimum purchase information.
• Evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability and other factors.
• Purchase the highest quality goods/materials at the least cost and in correct quantities.
• Prepare purchase orders, review requisitions, and solicit bid proposals as needed.
• Monitor shipments to ensure on-time delivery and resolve undelivered goods issues.
• Analyze commodity markets to understand trends and ensure the organization uses the right supplier.

Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Thinking

Strategic Thinking

Team Player

English Proficiency

Mandarin Proficiency

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Respond to e-mails and phone calls from vendors, and interact with various employees to keep orders moving smoothly.
• Work together with sales representatives, purchasing agents, and the engineering department on new and existing sales, or when a problem arises.
• Responsible for providing quotes, lead times, price, and minimum purchase information.
• Make inquiries and evaluate suppliers on the basis of price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, and other factors relevant to the company.
• Purchase the highest quality goods/materials at the least possible cost and in correct quantities.
• Carry out the preparation of purchase orders, review requisitions for goods and services, and solicit bid proposals as needed.
• Monitor shipments to guarantee on-time delivery and settle problems associated with undelivered goods.
• Analyze different commodity markets to understand market trends and ensure that the organization is using the right supplier.

Requirements:

• Degree holders with a minimum of 3 years working experience in procurement/purchasing.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Good analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Team player with a high sense of responsibility.
• Good command of spoken and written English.
• Added advantage for Mandarin speaking.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a complete resume with supporting documents, current and expected salary, and contact number.

Closing Date: 9 August 2020

All applications will be treated with strict confidence. Only short-listed candidates shall be notified. Remuneration package for the successful candidate shall commensurate with qualifications and experience.