PROCUREMENT MANAGER

Panasonic Appliances Air Conditioning Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading appliance company in Shah Alam is seeking a Procurement Manager to develop innovative procurement strategies and negotiate with suppliers. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree and have proven experience in supply chain management. Responsibilities include overseeing procurement budgets and maintaining supplier relationships to optimize costs. This role demands excellent analytical skills, proficiency with SAP, and a passion for cost-effective procurement practices.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing supply chain operations.
• In-depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts and negotiation terms.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop Procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure advantageous terms.
• Control the Procurement budget and promote long-term savings.

Skills

Negotiation

Budget management

Analytical skills

Leadership

Multi-tasking

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain management or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Responsibilities

• Developing Procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective.
• Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms.
• Reviewing existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on‑going feasibility.
• Building and maintaining long‑term relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Performing suppliers’ management in QCDS and taking improvement activities.
• Approving supplier purchase allocations and organizing and confirming delivery of goods and services.
• Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements.
• Controlling the Procurement budget and promoting a culture of long‑term saving on procurement costs.
• Preparing Procurement reports and ensuring the Procurement KPI target is achieved.
• Maintaining and fulfilling requirements in the Panasonic Global Procurement system.
• Managing cost to increase company profit.
• BCP management, responding to SCM issues and taking speedy action.
• Sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors.
• Strictly controlling and managing total supply loss cost.

Job Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree, Professional Degree, Master’s Degree, in supply chain management, logistics, business administration or equivalent.
• Proven experience managing supply chain operations.
• Experience using supply chain management software and tools (SAP).
• In‑depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel).
• Management and leadership skills.
• Multi‑tasking and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.