Procurement Executive | Prai & KL

Asta Chemicals Sdn. Bhd.; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical company in Malaysia is seeking a Procurement Executive. The role involves managing the procurement process, sourcing suppliers, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate should have a recognized Certificate or Diploma, at least one year of experience in manufacturing, and strong communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia. Benefits include medical coverage and allowances.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Miscellaneous allowance

Higher EPF percentage

Transport support

Phone support

Qualifications

• Minimum recognized Certificate or Diploma in any field.
• At least one year of working experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Organised, with strong interpersonal and people-oriented skills.
• Pleasant personality and excellent communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Computer literate with at least basic proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Open to junior candidates eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor relationships and analyze market trends.
• Conduct bidding processes such as RFI, RFQ, and RFP.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Generate detailed reports on procurement activities.
• Maintain inventory and control goods in the engineering store.
• Prepare official documents and applications for regulatory authorities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills in English

Communication skills in Bahasa Malaysia

Organizational skills

Education

Certificate or Diploma in any field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Overview

A Procurement Executive is responsible for managing the end‑to‑end procurement process, including identifying organizational needs, sourcing and evaluating suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring cost‑effectiveness while maintaining quality standards. The role emphasizes compliance with internal policies and external regulations, and requires detailed reporting on procurement activities, supplier performance, and expenditures.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor relationships and analyze market trends.
• Conduct bidding processes such as RFI, RFQ, and RFP.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Generate detailed reports on procurement activities, supplier performance, and expenditures.
• Prepare reports and support procurement activities, including PR preparation, documentation, and data entry.
• Operate and maintain the engineering store, controlling inventory, issuing and receiving goods, and keeping accurate records.
• Maintain proper housekeeping in the store and issue items to other departments as requested.
• Record and monitor consumption of fuel oil and diesel daily.
• Prepare monthly stock reports and submit them to the Engineering Head.
• Update SAP transactions (goods issue, goods receipt, Delivery Order information) and verify documents for payment processing.
• Undertake special assignments, ad‑hoc functions, and general administrative tasks as required.
• Prepare official documents and applications required by Malaysian regulatory and statutory authorities, and attend meetings with government/customs officials when necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum recognized Certificate or Diploma in any field.
• At least one year of working experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Organised, with strong interpersonal and people‑oriented skills; able to interact with all levels.
• Pleasant personality and excellent communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Computer literate with at least basic proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Open to junior candidates eager to learn and explore new opportunities.

Company Overview

Asta Chemicals is one of the nation’s leading producers of formaldehyde and resins, committed to integrity, ethics, and environmentally sound operations. The company has been recognized as the Winner of the ASIA’S BEST EMPLOYER BRAND AWARD 2017 and offers a safe, ethical, and responsible working environment.

Benefits

Medical benefits, miscellaneous allowance, higher EPF percentage, transport, and phone support are included in the remuneration package.