Procurement Sourcing Associate

Maxis; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Kuala Lumpur seeks a motivated individual to support RFx processes, negotiate commercial terms, and enhance operational efficiency. The successful candidate will have a degree or equivalent experience, strong English communication skills, and a proficiency in MS Office applications. This role emphasizes independence and adaptability in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Degree holder or equivalent work experience.
• Strong written communication skills in English.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Experience in customer service environment preferred.
• Able to perform under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Independent, proactive and self-motivated individual.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in executing RFx processes.
• Negotiate commercial terms for sourcing under RM250k.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvements.

Skills

Written communication skills in English

Knowledge of MS Office applications

Ability to perform under pressure

Proactive and self-motivated

Education

Degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to get ahead in your career?

We want to empower you to turn your ambitions into achievements. We thrive in inclusiveness, diversity and embrace close collaborations for you to create impact for yourself and others. Together, we aim to bring the best of technology to help people, businesses and the nation to be ahead in a changing world. To realise our vision to become Malaysia’s leading converged solutions company, we are looking for a new talent to innovate and grow with us in a culture that values commitment, performance and possibilities.

Why this job exists

Why does this job exist and why is it critical?

Responsibilities

• Support the team in executing RFx (request for quotation/tender) processes which includes drafting RFx documents, sending out RFx invitations to vendors, consolidating vendor responses, analyzing vendor quotes, and preparing recommendation summaries
• For sourcing < RM250k, support in negotiation of commercial terms and conditions, ensuring alignment with organizational requirements and procurement policies
• Identify opportunities for improvement and provide feedback to senior associates / managers on areas where operational efficiency can be enhanced

Qualifications

• Degree holder or equivalent work experience
• Strong written communication skills in English
• Basic knowledge of MS Office applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience in customer service environment preferred
• Able to perform under pressure and tight deadlines
• Independent, proactive and self-motivated individual who works well in a dynamic and fast paced environment
• Willingness to learn new things and adapt quickly

What’s next?

• Once you’ve applied online, our team will carefully review your application. Due to a high volume of applications, we appreciate your patience to allow for a fair and timely review process.
• Should you be shortlisted for the role, we will send you an invitation via email for a digital interview. You can also check on your application status by logging into your candidate account.

Maxis values diverse voices & people. We hire and reward our employees based on capability & performance — regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, education, religion, nationality or physical ability.