Procurement Manager

Sinergia Talents; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinergia Talents is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead the sourcing and purchasing process in Malaysia. You will develop cost-effective strategies, manage a team of procurement professionals, and ensure all acquisitions align with the company's budget and quality standards.

Key duties include strategic sourcing, vendor management, and negotiations to secure favorable terms, while ensuring compliance and budget control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Typically 6-8 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management; Construction (EPCC) or solar farm experience is advantageous.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing: devise and implement cost-effective sourcing strategies to reduce expenses while maintaining quality.
• Vendor Management: identify, evaluate, onboard reliable suppliers and vendors; build long-term partnerships.
• Negotiation: lead negotiations for contract terms, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Compliance & Risk: perform risk assessments and ensure adherence to regulations.
• Budget Oversight: manage the procurement budget, track KPIs, and report expenditures and savings.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: partner with Finance, Legal, Business Development and Operations to align specs and terms.
• Team Leadership: supervise, coach, and develop the purchasing team.

Skills

Negotiation

Networking

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

The Procurement Manager will lead the sourcing and purchasing process from supplier selection to contract execution. You will develop cost-effective strategies, manage a team of procurement professionals, and ensure all acquisitions align with the company's budget and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing: Devise and implement inventive, cost-effective sourcing strategies to reduce expenses without compromising quality.
• Vendor Management: Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable suppliers and vendors; build and maintain strong, long-term partnerships.
• Negotiation: Lead negotiations for contract terms, pricing, and delivery schedules to secure the most advantageous terms for the company.
• Compliance & Risk: Perform risk assessments for potential contracts and ensure adherence to legal, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Budget Oversight: Manage the procurement budget, track key functional metrics (KPIs), and prepare regular reports on expenditures and savings.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with Finance, Legal, Business Development and Operations/Project teams to ensure clear communication of specifications and favorable contract terms.
• Team Leadership: Supervise, coach, and develop the purchasing team, assigning tasks and monitoring performance.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience: Typically 6-8 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management; those with experience in Construction (EPCC projects) or solar farm development would beat an advantage.

Technical Skills: Familiar with Microsoft Excel for data analysis.

Soft Skills: Exceptional negotiation, networking, and analytical problem-solving abilities.