Procurement Specialist - Direct

Toll Group; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Malaysia seeks a Procurement Specialist to oversee direct procurement activities. The role involves end-to-end sourcing, supplier negotiation, and relationship management to enhance overall supply chain efficiency. Ideal candidates should possess a strong analytical mindset and relevant experience in procurement.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a procurement role focusing on direct procurement.
• Proven expertise in tender process and contract negotiation.
• Understanding of logistics or supply chain coordination is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for direct categories including Road Transport and Packaging.
• Negotiate supplier agreements to secure optimal terms.
• Conduct cost analysis and manage comprehensive tender processes.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Vendor Management

Cost Saving Strategies

Project Management

Negotiation Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant area

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Toll Group

At Toll, we do more than just logistics - we move the businesses that move the world. Our 16,000 team members can help solve any logistics, transport, or supply chain challenge – big or small. We have been supporting our customers for more than 130 years. Today, we support more than 20,000 customers worldwide with 500 sites in 27 markets, and a forwarding network spanning 150 countries. We are proudly part of Japan Post — www.tollgroup.com

We're looking for someone to drive significant impact by overseeing direct procurement activities. If you're passionate about cost savings, building strong vendor relationships, and leveraging data to make strategic decisions, this is your opportunity to join us!

In this role, you'll be instrumental in shaping our supply chain, from end-to-end sourcing and tender management to negotiating key agreements and identifying innovative solutions. Your expertise in vendor management, supplier relationship building, and analytical thinking will directly contribute to our efficiency and bottom line.

Main Job responsibility:

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities for direct categories, the sub-categories include but are not limited to Road Transport, Packaging, Fuel, Fleet & Maintenance, Material Handling Equipment, amongst others.
• Negotiate, implement, and manage supplier agreements to secure optimal terms and drive maximum value.
• Develop and execute transparent sourcing strategies, including managing comprehensive tender processes.
• Conduct cost analysis, benchmarking, and scenario planning to support decision-making.
• Analyse spend data to uncover cost-saving opportunities and contribute to category strategies.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor supplier performance and identify innovative ways to enhance productivity and profitability.
• Prepare compelling presentations on savings plans and performance insights.
• Project management: Experienced in managing procurement projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
  
  

What You'll Bring:

• Holding a bachelor’s degree qualification in relevant area will be preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in a procurement role, ideally with a focus on direct procurement.
• Proven expertise in tender process, vendor management and contract negotiation.
• Understanding of logistics or supply chain coordination (i.e. road transport, ocean freight, air freight) is desirable.
• Strong analytical skills, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, charts, and other advanced functions for spend and performance analysis).
• Ability to communicate complex commercial strategies and influence cross-functional teams.
• A proactive mindset with a strong drive for cost savings and process improvement.
  
  

What moves you?

At Toll, you can help play a vital role in delivering what matters. From food, fuel, medicine and rescue services, we keep businesses and communities thriving. Every day brings change. We see that as an opportunity. To be curious. To ask the right questions. And build meaningful connections. Because finding new ways to solve problems is what we do. With a bold vision to expand our global reach, our 16,000+ people bring a passion for progress. We collaborate in friendly, caring teams, supported by approachable leaders who give us the autonomy to quickly make decisions with impact. Learn and grow with industry-leading training, alongside talented experts. Feel empowered to take on diverse challenges and new responsibilities to move you, our customers, and our world further.

Are you excited about this role but are concerned you don’t meet all the requirements? If you have similar skills and are willing to learn then we encourage you to apply anyway. We know that some people hesitate to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Toll, we value a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re interested in this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly then please talk to us – you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles we have coming up.

At Toll everyone is welcome including those of all ages, ethnicities, genders and abilities.

To find out more about us visit www.careers.tollgroup.com

You must be entitled to work in Malaysia and be prepared to undertake pre-employment checks including a criminal history check and medical.