Procurement Lead: Mining Ops & Mandarin Sourcing

Malamin Sdn Bhd; Sintok; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Malamin Sdn Bhd in Sintok, Kedah is seeking a Procurement Executive to manage purchasing activities for mining production operations. You will source suppliers, negotiate prices, prepare purchase orders, and ensure materials, equipment and services are available on time to support site operations.

Candidates should have a Diploma or Bachelor’s in procurement or related field, 2–3 years in procurement, Mandarin proficiency, and strong negotiation and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics or related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in procurement, purchasing or sourcing.
• Mandarin/Chinese language proficiency is REQUIRED.
• Must be able to speak and write Chinese/Mandarin confidently for communication with Chinese-speaking suppliers.
• Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication, coordination and follow-up skills.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple procurement requirements.
• Experience dealing with Chinese suppliers or China-based manufacturers will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end procurement and purchasing process.
• Source and evaluate suppliers, contractors and service providers.
• Obtain quotations, compare prices and negotiate commercial terms.
• Prepare Purchase Orders (PO) and monitor order status.
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
• Procure machinery spare parts, tools, equipment, materials and operational supplies.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with local and overseas suppliers.
• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Warehouse, Finance and other departments.
• Monitor supplier performance, pricing and delivery schedules.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, quotations, POs and supplier documentation.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Communication skills

Coordination

Independent work

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics or related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

Malamin Sdn Bhd in Sintok, Kedah is seeking a Procurement Executive to manage purchasing activities for mining production operations. You will source suppliers, negotiate prices, prepare purchase orders, and ensure materials, equipment and services are available on time to support site operations.

Candidates should have a Diploma or Bachelor’s in procurement or related field, 2–3 years in procurement, Mandarin proficiency, and strong negotiation and Excel skills.