PURCHASING EXECUTIVE

ECON Medicare Centre And Nursing Home Sdn. Bhd; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

ECON Medicare Centre And Nursing Home Sdn. Bhd is seeking a Purchasing Officer/Executive to support procurement for hospital services and supplies in Johor Bahru.

The role focuses on supplier evaluation, contract negotiations, and end-to-end purchasing processes, including POs and vendor management. The ideal candidate will have a related diploma or degree, proven purchasing experience, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in a related field.
• Proven work experience as a Purchasing Officer/Executive or similar.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to create reports and comparison tables.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other office tools.

Responsibilities

• To assist on research, evaluate, and select reliable vendors and suppliers. Maintain relationships and resolve quality/price/delivery issues.
• To negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to obtain best value and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• To obtain price quotations from vendors and prepare a comparison table for evaluation.
• To manage end-to-end purchasing cycle, including issuing POs and contracts per specifications.
• To track orders and ensure timely delivery; resolve delays, incorrect shipments, or defective products.
• To maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and supplier communications.
• To collaborate with finance, operations, and nursing teams to understand purchasing needs.
• To analyze purchasing data, create reports and present findings to management for data-driven decisions.
• To perform other duties assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Excel proficiency

Procurement knowledge

Education

Diploma/Degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

1. To assist on research, evaluate, and select reliable vendors and suppliers. This includes maintaining strong relationships with them and resolving any issues related to quality, price, or delivery.

2. To perform negotiation in contracts, pricing, and terms of agreement with suppliers to achieve the best value for the hospital and identify cost-saving opportunities.

3. To obtain price quotations from vendors and prepare a comparison table to evaluate and recommend the best option.

4. To manage the end-to-end purchasing cycle, including preparing and issuing purchase orders (POs) and contracts in accordance with specifications.

5. To track orders and ensure the timely delivery of goods and services. Also to resolve discrepancies such as delays, incorrect shipments, or defect products.

6. To maintain accurate records of all purchases, pricing, and supplier communications.

7. To work closely with other departments, such as finance, operations, and nursing teams, to understand their purchasing needs and ensure seamless procurement processes

8. To analyse purchasing data, create reports (e.g., comparison tables), and present findings to management to support data-driven decision-making.

9. To perform any other duties or task as assigned by immediate superior.

REQUIREMENTS

• Possess Diploma/Degree in related field.


• Proven work experience as a Purchasing Officer/Executive or similar role.


• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to create reports and comparison tables.


• Strong communication and negotiation skills.


• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other office tools.

CORE COMPETENCIES

1. 1. Possess a good procurement process knowledge.


2. 2. Ability to build a good relationship & communication.


3. 3. Ability to have a good time management & able to multi-tasking.


4. 4. Good in teamwork & collaboration.