PROCUREMENT MANAGER

Swichtec Power Systems Sdn Bhd; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Swichtec Power Systems Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead our procurement function and drive supplier strategy in Malaysia. You will shape procurement strategies, manage vendor relationships, and optimize costs while ensuring timely material supply for projects.

Responsibilities include negotiating contracts, overseeing import/documentation, driving continuous improvement, and coaching the procurement team to deliver measurable performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, procurement, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of procurement experience in manufacturing/project-based environment.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Experience with import procedures and customs documentation.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and ISO 37001 ABMS is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities to ensure timely, cost-effective purchasing for operational and project needs.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Negotiate contracts and supplier terms to maximize value.
• Monitor supplier performance and develop alternative sourcing to reduce risk.
• Oversee import activities, customs clearance, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead and develop the procurement team; report KPIs to management.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Strategic sourcing

Cost optimization

Procurement leadership

Project procurement

Import procedures

Compliance awareness

Education

Bachelor's in supply chain

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Procurement Manager to lead our procurement function and support the company's business growth. This role is responsible for developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, optimizing procurement costs, ensuring uninterrupted material supply, managing project procurement activities to support successful project execution, and maintaining compliance with company policies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Procurement

Lead and manage all procurement activities to ensure timely, cost-effective, and quality purchasing for operational and project requirements.

Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with the company's operational, project, and business objectives.

Identify cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Monitor procurement trends, market conditions, and pricing to ensure competitiveness.

Build, evaluate, and maintain a high-performing supplier network.

Negotiate contracts, pricing, payment terms, and commercial agreements to achieve the best value for the company.

Conduct periodic supplier performance evaluations covering quality, delivery, responsiveness, cost, and compliance.

Develop alternative suppliers to reduce supply chain risks and dependency on single-source vendors.

Manage project-specific suppliers and subcontractors to ensure alignment with project requirements, technical specifications, delivery schedules, and contractual obligations.

Operational Excellence

Collaborate closely with Production, Business Development, Finance, and Projects department to ensure timely material availability.

Monitor inventory levels and procurement lead times to prevent production delays, stock shortages, and project disruptions.

Oversee import activities, customs clearance, shipping documentation, and regulatory compliance.

Resolve supplier-related issues promptly to minimize operational and project disruptions.

Governance & Compliance

Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, procurement procedures, ISO 9001 Quality Management System, and ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS).

Promote ethical procurement practices and ensure compliance with conflict of interest, gift & hospitality, and anti-bribery requirements.

Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure full traceability of procurement decisions.

Leadership & Performance

Lead, mentor, develop, and coach the Procurement team to achieve departmental objectives. Monitor procurement KPI s and prepare periodic reports for Management.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency, supplier performance, and project procurement effectiveness.

Support cross-functional projects and contribute to overall business growth.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.

Minimum 5 years of procurement experience in a manufacturing and project-based environment.

Strong negotiation, supplier management, and strategic sourcing skills.

Hand on in import procedures, customs documentation and clearance.

Hand on in managing procurement for project-based requirements, technical, engineering, or construction is an advantage.

Hand on in ISO 9001 Quality Management System & ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS) is an advantage.

Swichtec Power Systems is a Malaysian Bumiputera Company that was founded back in 1996 by its current Managing Director. We represent being one of the leading power solution provider in Malaysia for key industries in the market. Our range of expertise goes beyond just consultation services, but to also design and provide and supply a wide range of AC and DC power systems to required market and requests.

Swichtec Power Systems in highly involved in multiple stages of the development of power solutions to meet business requirements, function specifications for client approval, systems design and eventually completion and offering continual functional and technical support.

When Power Fails, We NEVER do!

Trusted for over 20 years by both public and private organizations with our ability to advice, supply, maintain and ensure critcal power continuity. We protect businesses not only against power failure but also against the most common power problems that threaten your business and data which could be disastrous.