Procurement Manager/Assistant Manager

Lavo Selangor Sdn. Bhd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading purchasing management firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee purchasing strategies and manage supplier relations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and proven experience in F&B and hospitality sectors. Responsibilities include preparing purchase orders, coordinating inventory needs, and negotiating contracts. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are essential for this role. Familiarity with AutoCount system is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Purchasing Manager in F&B and hospitality.
• Capable of managing supplier relations and negotiating contracts.
• Ability to oversee the purchasing team and develop strategies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders.
• Develop purchasing strategies and oversee daily activities.
• Manage inventory needs and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong critical thinking

Negotiation skills

Planning and organizational skills

Leadership capabilities

Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Accounting/Supply Chain Management/Logistics or related studies

Tools

AutoCount system

Job description

Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.

Develop purchasing strategies and oversee the purchasing team in their daily activities of sourcing suppliers and purchasing products, equipment, and services.

Developing and implementing purchasing strategies.

Managing supplier relations and negotiating contracts, prices, timelines, etc.

Maintaining the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation.

Coordinating with inventory control to determine and manage inventory needs.

Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications.

Preparing cost estimates and managing budgets.

Represent companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.

Responsible of ordering stock from main store and distribute to respective dispensing rooms. Will able to analysis the sufficient stock for day-to-day usage and able to projected the PAR level.

Responsible to give product training to the staff. Product knowledge is important to make sure the staff doesn’t issue out the wrong product.

Staff manpower planning management. In order to help company to save labour cost. To come out efficient schedule and stationing.

To do daily inventory check in the dispensing room to make sure the bottles are issued correctly and no shortages.

To plan and execute the month end inventory schedule and circulate to the respective departmental.

To make sure the inventory report completed within the time frame given and submit to finance department.

Manage current procurement policies, procedures and programs with a focus on their ability to enhance organizational value and efficiency; meet regularly with respective departments regarding procurement for their understanding and/or recommendations to enhance policies, procedures and develop, communicate and implement new/revised policies, procedures and programs as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Accounting/Supply Chain Management/Logistics or any related studies.
• Proven working experience as Purchasing Manager in F&B and hospitality employment background.
• Familiar with AutoCount system will be an added advantage.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong critical thinking, planning, negotiation and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership capabilities.
• Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management.