Purchasing and Vendor Development Executive

HICOM-Teck See Manufacturing Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HICOM-Teck See Manufacturing Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. invites applications for a Purchasing and Vendor Development Executive to manage procurement activities for assigned projects and handle sourcing from request to PO.

This full-time role requires a degree in related field, at least 2 years in procurement, and strong negotiation and vendor management skills to ensure policy compliance and cost improvements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
• At least 2 years of procurement or supply chain experience.
• Familiar with end-to-end procurement cycle and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities for assigned projects.
• Prepare and manage basic contracts with vendors (with guidance).
• Handle sourcing from request stage until PO issuance.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies.
• Support cost saving and cost avoidance initiatives through good negotiation.
• Source new vendors and maintain relationships with existing suppliers.
• Identify potential risks in supply and propose solutions.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Supply Chain/Engineering

Tools

ERP systems (Monitor, SQL, SAP, Oracle)

Job description

Purchasing and Vendor Development Executive

Employment Type Full-time

Job Description

1. Manage procurement activities for assigned projects.


2. Prepare and manage basic contracts and terms with vendors (with guidance).


3. Handle sourcing from request stage until purchase order (PO) issuance.


4. Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies.


5. Support cost saving and cost avoidance initiatives through good negotiation.


6. Source new vendors and maintain relationships with existing suppliers.


7. Identify potential risks in supply and propose solutions.

Requirements

Technical Requirements

1. Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.


2. At least 2 years of experience in procurement or supply chain role.


3. Basic understanding of purchasing processes in manufacturing.


4. Familiar with procurement policies and compliance requirements.


5. Knowledge of end-to-end procurement cycle, approval workflow and internal controls


6. Good negotiation and vendor management skills.


7. Experience participating in projects is an advantage.


8. Engineering knowledge will be an added advantage.


9. Computer literate and familiar with ERP systems (e.g., Monitor, SQL, SAP, Oracle, etc.).

Soft Skills Requirements

1. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


2. Responsible and proactive in completing tasks.


3. Good communication and interpersonal skills.


4. Able to handle conflicts and resolve issues.


5. Organized and detail-oriented.


6. Able to work well in teams and across departments.


7. Capable of leading or participating in meetings effectively.


8. High integrity and adherence to procurement ethics