Procurement Manager

Aurora Talent; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Talent is seeking an experienced procurement specialist in Malaysia to source and manage vendors for construction chemicals or related sectors. You will pre-qualify suppliers, process purchase orders, and ensure compliance with contracts and cost targets.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in procurement, strong negotiation and communication skills, and proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of procurement experience in a similar industry (Construction Chemicals or Oil & Gas).
• Familiar with vendor pre-qualification, negotiation, and supplier performance reviews.
• Proficient with SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong interpersonal and communication/negotiation skills, with supplier contacts.
• Able to plan independently and work in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Source and pre-qualify new vendors and conduct periodic reviews of existing suppliers.
• Ensure all purchased products meet company standards and cost effectiveness requirements.
• Support negotiation processes with suppliers.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure procurement activities comply with contract and purchasing requirements.
• Resolve issues arising from daily procurement activities.
• Track purchase price variances and cost amounts.
• Update and maintain supplier databases, approved vendor lists, purchase records, and related documentation.
• Prepare and process purchase orders and create new vendor profiles.
• Receive, verify, and submit vendor invoices to Finance.
• Assist in internal and external procurement audit reviews
• Work closely with Production and R&D departments on procurement needs.
• Provide general administrative support related to procurement activities.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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• Source and pre-qualify new vendors and conduct periodic reviews of existing suppliers.
• Ensure all purchased products meet company standards and cost effectiveness requirements.
• Support negotiation processes with suppliers.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure procurement activities comply with contract and purchasing requirements.
• Resolve issues arising from daily procurement activities.
• Track purchase price variances and cost amounts.
• Update and maintain supplier databases, approved vendor lists, purchase records, and related documentation.
• Prepare and process purchase orders and create new vendor profiles.
• Receive, verify, and submit vendor invoices to Finance.
• Assist in internal and external procurement audit reviews
• Work closely with Production and R&D departments on procurement needs.
• Provide general administrative support related to procurement activities.

Qualifications

• 5 years above of procurement experience within similar industry : Construction Chemicals or in Oil & Gas
• Computer literacy is essential with knowledge about Microsoft applications and SAP systems
• Good Interpersonal and communication/ negotiation skills and maintain good contact with supplier
• With pleasant personality such as positive attitude, active, self-motivated, cautious, responsible and extrovert.
• Able to plan and work independently, work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Resourceful, self-motivated and proactive in learning.

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