Procurement Executive

VIC Engineering; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional engineering firm in Malaysia seeks a Procurement Specialist to oversee the procurement process. The ideal candidate should possess a Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management and at least 3 years of experience in Purchasing. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential; proficiency in Chinese is a must for supplier interactions. This role demands a detail-oriented professional capable of thriving under tight deadlines, with proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, and AutoCount.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• At least 3 years experience in the Purchasing department.
• Able to communicate fluently in Chinese for supplier interaction.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the entire procurement process from purchase requests to supplier payments.
• Negotiate prices, quantities, and delivery terms with suppliers.
• Build communication bridges between suppliers and internal teams.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to work under tight deadlines

Education

Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP software

AutoCount system

Job description

Responsible for the entire procurement process, including receiving purchase requests, sourcing & communicating with new or existing suppliers, internal approval and issuance of purchase orders, order import & shipment arrangement, tracking the delivery status order, supplier payments and handling all related documents.

Be responsible for negotiating prices, payment methods, quantities, delivery terms and schedules with suppliers.

Actively build communication bridges between suppliers and internal team members to ensure the final deliverables.

Identify new suppliers, maintain and develop long-term partnerships with both new and existing suppliers.

Implement a listing of approved suppliers.

Generate and track supplier purchase order lists, shipment lists and payment plans and update their status promptly.

Requirements

Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

At least 3 years experience of working in the Purchasing department.

Ability to handle and resolve issues independently with minimal supervision.

Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working under tight deadlines.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Able to speak, write and talk in Chinese to communicate with our Chinese suppliers.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP software & AutoCount system.

Good interpersonal and strong negotiation skill.

A positive attitude with the ability to work independently.

Ability to manage workload, prioritize effectively and adhere to deadlines.