Procurement Officer

Novolyte Technologies; Kulim; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Novolyte Technology Sdn. Bhd. invites applications for a Procurement Officer to source equipment, materials, and services to support plant construction and daily manufacturing operations.

You will manage supplier relationships, drive cost optimization, and ensure compliance with company policies while coordinating with Engineering, Finance, and Production. Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply. The role offers hands-on experience in a fast-growing chemical manufacturing setting and an

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, SCM, International Trade, Business Administration, or related fields.
• Fresh graduates welcome; candidates with 1–3 years in procurement or supply chain preferred in chemical/manufacturing.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, or purchasing is an asset.
• Internship or project experience in procurement or manufacturing is advantageous.
• Good command of English; Chinese proficiency preferred to liaise with China HQ and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Source equipment, materials, and services via RFQ, quotation comparisons, tendering, and supplier evaluation.
• Manage end-to-end procurement process, including SAP PO, delivery follow-up, invoice verification, and payments.
• Monitor procurement schedules to ensure timely delivery for plant construction and operations.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Production, Quality, Finance, and Warehouse to support operations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers; onboarding and performance evaluations.
• Resolve supplier issues to ensure stable supply and drive cost optimization.
• Support continuous supplier improvement initiatives.

Skills

Supplier management

Procurement execution

Contract administration

SAP

ERP systems

MS Office

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree in International Trade

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

About the Job

Join our pioneer team at Novolyte Technology Sdn. Bhd. as a Procurement Officer. You will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing equipment, materials, and services to support plant construction and daily manufacturing operations. This role focuses on supplier management, procurement execution, contract administration, and cost optimization while ensuring compliance with company policies and procurement procedures. It is an excellent opportunity to build your career in a fast-growing chemical manufacturing company and contribute to the setup and expansion of a new manufacturing plant.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• Source equipment, materials, and services through RFQ, quotation comparison, tendering, and supplier evaluation.
• Conduct price analysis and cost optimization to achieve quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, legal requirements, and procurement procedures.
• Support sourcing strategy development for plant construction and operational procurement.

Procurement Execution

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including SAP purchase orders, delivery follow-up, warehouse receiving, invoice verification, and payment coordination.
• Monitor procurement schedules to ensure timely delivery of equipment and materials.
• Coordinate closely with internal to support production and project requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Manage supplier onboarding, qualification, classification, and performance evaluations.
• Resolve supplier delivery, quality, and commercial issues to ensure stable supply performance.
• Support continuous supplier improvement initiatives.

Contract Management

• Prepare, review, and maintain procurement contracts and commercial agreements.
• Support contract approval, change management, document control, and contract tracking.
• Ensure procurement documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with company requirements.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, Finance, Warehouse, and Administration teams to ensure procurement activities support operational requirements.
• Coordinate supplier payments with the Finance Department.
• Support procurement planning for plant projects and operational needs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, International Trade, Business Administration, or related disciplines.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply. Candidates with up to 1-3 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain within the chemical or manufacturing industry are preferred.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, or purchasing activities will be an added advantage.
• Internship or project experience in procurement, supply chain, or manufacturing is an advantage for fresh graduates.
• Good command of English is required. Chinese proficiency is highly preferred to facilitate communication with China headquarters, technical teams and suppliers.

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); knowledge of SAP or ERP systems is an advantage.
• Basic understanding of procurement, sourcing, supplier management, and inventory control.
• Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong teamwork and cross-functional communication skills.

What We Offer

We offer the opportunity to join a pioneer team in a new chemical manufacturing plant, with a competitive salary and performance-based rewards. You will gain hands-on exposure to plant setup and operational procurement while developing your career in a fast-growing organization. We provide a supportive, professional, and compliance-driven working environment.