Procurement Strategy Lead – Global Sourcing & Analytics

Centre West; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Centre West is seeking a proactive procurement professional in Malaysia to lead strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations. You will analyse pricing, market trends and cost drivers to support sales and management decisions, while driving inventory optimisation and ERP initiatives.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia; Mandarin is a plus. Join a long-established trading group with regional influence.

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in related discipline with 5+ years in procurement/sourcing.
• Strong strategic sourcing and supplier management skills.
• Fluent English and Bahasa Malaysia; Mandarin a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations with local and overseas suppliers.
• Provide pricing support and market intelligence to Sales and Management.
• Conduct price analysis and benchmarking of quotations and cost drivers.
• Monitor market conditions and forecast supply risks.
• Analyze purchasing patterns and optimize inventory and replenishment.
• Support ERP implementation and digitalisation initiatives.
• Prepare procurement reports with key trends and actions.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Pricing support

Market intelligence

Excel

English

Bahasa Malaysia

ERP systems

Education

Supply chain degree

Chemistry background

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Centre West is seeking a proactive procurement professional in Malaysia to lead strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations. You will analyse pricing, market trends and cost drivers to support sales and management decisions, while driving inventory optimisation and ERP initiatives.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia; Mandarin is a plus. Join a long-established trading group with regional influence.