Procurement Manager (Mandarin-speaker)

Private Advertiser; Petaling Jaya; Presencial; MYR 180 000 - 320 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Private Advertiser invites a highly experienced Procurement Manager to lead sourcing and supply chain strategies within the solar energy sector. The role focuses on strategic supplier management, contract negotiations, and cost optimisation while ensuring ESG governance and compliance across projects.

You will oversee budgets, track supplier performance, and drive continuous improvement, with Mandarin language skills essential for negotiations with Chinese suppliers.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in economics, business administration, finance or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years in the construction industry, project services.
• Minimum 5 years in Procurement or Supply Chain.
• Experience in managing procurement activities and follow-up as per job scope.
• Strong knowledge of procurement strategies, cost control, cost optimisation and customs clearance.
• Experience in the construction, engineering, EPCC, renewable energy or solar PV industry.
• Mandarin speaker for deals and negotiations with local suppliers in China.
• Spoken proficiency: Chinese (Compulsory), English.

Responsabilidades

• Formulate and implement procurement, sourcing, and supply chain strategies aligned with the Company's business objectives, project requirements and operational goals within the solar energy sector
• Identify, evaluate, appoint, and develop strategic suppliers, vendors, and logistics partners while maintaining strong relationships to ensure reliability, quality, and competitive advantage
• Lead negotiations on pricing, contractual terms, delivery schedules, and service agreements to secure optimal commercial outcomes and achieve sustainable cost savings
• Monitor procurement budgets, project timelines, and material requirements while driving cost control initiatives and identifying opportunities for value engineering and procurement efficiencies
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, regulatory requirements, safety standards, corporate governance practices, and ESG objectives, including sustainable sourcing and environmentally responsible procurement practices
• Maintain procurement SOPs, documentation, audit trails, and performance metrics while preparing management reports on procurement effectiveness, supplier performance, project support, and cost-saving achievements
• Promote a results-driven team culture that emphasizes accountability, cross-functional collaboration, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement to support business and project success

Conhecimentos

Mandarin speaker

Procurement

Cost control

Cost optimisation

Negotiation

Budget management

ESG compliance

Supplier relationship management

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Economics / Business Administration / Finance

Descrição da oferta de emprego

OPEN TO CANDIDATE - MANAGER, PROCUREMENT, SUPPLY CHAIN AND PURCHASING.

YOU MUST HAVE:

Mandarin speaker for deals and negotiations with local suppliers in China

Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in Procurement or Supply Chain.

Experience in managing procurement activities and follow-up as per the job scope shared

Strong knowledge of procurement strategies, cost control, cost optimisation and customs clearance.

Experience in the construction, engineering, EPCC, renewable energy or solar PV industry

Candidates with Assistant Manager or Manager-level experience are welcome, subject to meeting the role requirements.

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About the role

The Procurement Manager will develop and execute procurement and supply chain strategies aligned with the Company's business objectives, project requirements and operational goals within the solar energy sector. This role involves leading strategic sourcing, managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, overseeing budget control and cost optimization, ensuring governance and compliance with ESG integration, and establishing procurement controls and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities

Formulate and implement procurement, sourcing, and supply chain strategies aligned with the Company's business objectives, project requirements and operational goals within the solar energy sector

Identify, evaluate, appoint, and develop strategic suppliers, vendors, and logistics partners while maintaining strong relationships to ensure reliability, quality, and competitive advantage

Lead negotiations on pricing, contractual terms, delivery schedules, and service agreements to secure optimal commercial outcomes and achieve sustainable cost savings

Monitor procurement budgets, project timelines, and material requirements while driving cost control initiatives and identifying opportunities for value engineering and procurement efficiencies

Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, regulatory requirements, safety standards, corporate governance practices, and ESG objectives, including sustainable sourcing and environmentally responsible procurement practices

Maintain procurement SOPs, documentation, audit trails, and performance metrics while preparing management reports on procurement effectiveness, supplier performance, project support, and cost-saving achievements

Promote a results-driven team culture that emphasizes accountability, cross-functional collaboration, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement to support business and project success

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in economics, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field

Minimum of 8 years in the construction industry, related to project services

Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in Procurement or Supply Chain

Experience in managing procurement activities and follow-up as per the job scope

Strong knowledge of procurement strategies, cost control, cost optimisation and customs clearance

Experience in the construction, engineering, EPCC, renewable energy or solar PV industry

Mandarin speaker for deals and negotiations with local suppliers in China

Strong understanding of internal control principles and negotiation

Spoken proficiency: Chinese (Compulsory), English