Procurement Specialist

Decathlon Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports retailer in Malaysia is seeking a passionate Procurement Specialist to manage procurement processes while ensuring strategic alignment with business goals. The role demands a Bachelor’s degree, proven experience in procurement, and a sporty attitude. Join us to facilitate growth and innovation in our dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement or related fields.
• Strong connections in the retail market, preferable.
• Fluency in local language and English.

Responsibilities

• Manage direct and indirect procurement processes.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize costs and ensure value creation.
• Prepare reports and ensure proper tender preparation.

Skills

Problem Solving

Leadership

Communication

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Quantity Surveying, Structural Engineering

Master’s Degree

Job description

Mission

The World's Largest Sports Retailer is recruiting passionate sports enthusiasts to join us as our Procurement Specialist!

We believe people are at the heart of our business, innovation is endless, and the freedom to decide and act is vital in building a strong workforce.

Game changers and sports enthusiasts, our doors are wide open for you!

What Will We Be Doing

• Manage direct and indirect procurement processes of the company.
• Establish procurement processes and policies aligned with contractual governance.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BQ) if no external Quantity Surveyor (QS) is appointed.
• Collaborate with the Business Development team to optimize costs and increase value creation.
• Identify and assess purchasing risks.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement purchasing strategies.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders to align business requirements with long-term category strategies, budgets, and operational plans.
• Lead and source relationships with strategic suppliers to ensure performance.
• Ensure sustainable value creation through best value for money—considering quality and price.
• Guarantee proper budget closure and follow up on vendor payments.
• Compare construction and equipment costs with market price trends.
• Prepare reports on tenders and comparison charts.
• Ensure proper preparation of tenders, construction contracts, purchase orders, and payment certificates.
• Define and implement procurement strategies with appropriate processes, tools, and policies.
• Facilitate Green Building certification (EDGE certification).

Profile

What We Would Like To See

• A Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Quantity Surveying, Structural Engineering, or related fields; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Sportive attitude and enthusiasm for sports.
• Proficiency in the local language and English (written and spoken).
• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in procurement, quantity surveying, construction, tendering, and procurement planning; retail industry experience is preferred.
• Strong market connections and experience in retail store openings are advantageous.
• Excellent listening, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to think innovatively.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills, with effective communication with team members and management.