Procurement Specialist — End-to-End Sourcing & Negotiation

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia is seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage full-cycle purchasing for manufacturing operations in Selangor and the Klang Valley. You will coordinate requisitions, issue POs, track deliveries, and collaborate with local and overseas vendors to secure competitive terms.

The role requires 2–6+ years in direct purchasing, strong negotiation, and hands-on ERP/MRP/WMS experience.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 2 to 6+ years of direct purchasing or procurement experience within a manufacturing or production setting.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP/WMS software will be a plus.
• Proven track record in vendor negotiation, supplier evaluation, and inventory planning.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and understanding procurement audit requirements.
• Fluency in Mandarin is an added advantage to liaise with regional suppliers and overseas vendors.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Procurement: Execute full-cycle order processing, from requisition to Purchase Order (PO) issuance and delivery tracking.
• Sourcing & Negotiation: Conduct market research, identify potential local and overseas vendors, and negotiate competitive pricing, credit terms, and contract conditions.
• Inventory & Planning: Monitor stock levels and buffer requirements to prevent production line disruptions while maintaining optimal inventory controls.
• Quality & Vendor Governance: Coordinate with QA teams to manage non-conforming materials, vendor defect claims, replacements, and credit notes.
• Market Benchmarking: Track raw material market trends and price fluctuations to inform purchasing strategies and budget forecasting.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with finance for 3-way matching (PO/DO/Invoice) and align with warehouse teams on material receipts.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Inventory planning

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Procurement audit understanding

Education

Bachelor Degree

Diploma or Degree in Business

Tools

ERP/MRP/WMS

Job description

Randstad Malaysia is seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage full-cycle purchasing for manufacturing operations in Selangor and the Klang Valley. You will coordinate requisitions, issue POs, track deliveries, and collaborate with local and overseas vendors to secure competitive terms.

The role requires 2–6+ years in direct purchasing, strong negotiation, and hands-on ERP/MRP/WMS experience.