Procurement Lead — Plant Startup & Operations

Novolyte Technologies; Kulim; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Novolyte Technology Sdn. Bhd. invites applications for a Procurement Officer to source equipment, materials, and services to support plant construction and daily manufacturing operations.

You will manage supplier relationships, drive cost optimization, and ensure compliance with company policies while coordinating with Engineering, Finance, and Production. Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply. The role offers hands-on experience in a fast-growing chemical manufacturing setting and an

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, SCM, International Trade, Business Administration, or related fields.
• Fresh graduates welcome; candidates with 1–3 years in procurement or supply chain preferred in chemical/manufacturing.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, or purchasing is an asset.
• Internship or project experience in procurement or manufacturing is advantageous.
• Good command of English; Chinese proficiency preferred to liaise with China HQ and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Source equipment, materials, and services via RFQ, quotation comparisons, tendering, and supplier evaluation.
• Manage end-to-end procurement process, including SAP PO, delivery follow-up, invoice verification, and payments.
• Monitor procurement schedules to ensure timely delivery for plant construction and operations.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Production, Quality, Finance, and Warehouse to support operations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers; onboarding and performance evaluations.
• Resolve supplier issues to ensure stable supply and drive cost optimization.
• Support continuous supplier improvement initiatives.

Skills

Supplier management

Procurement execution

Contract administration

SAP

ERP systems

MS Office

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree in International Trade

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Novolyte Technology Sdn. Bhd. invites applications for a Procurement Officer to source equipment, materials, and services to support plant construction and daily manufacturing operations.

You will manage supplier relationships, drive cost optimization, and ensure compliance with company policies while coordinating with Engineering, Finance, and Production. Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply. The role offers hands-on experience in a fast-growing chemical manufacturing setting and an