Purchasing Executive

Inazume; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 39,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Inazume (M) Sdn Bhd is urgently seeking a Purchasing Executive to lead procurement activities for construction projects in Malaysia. You will handle RFQs, source multiple quotes, negotiate terms, and manage POs to ensure on-time delivery.

You will work with QS, Project Management, Finance, and Site Operations, applying cost-control and supplier evaluation practices to support tendering and delivery timelines. On-site at Georgetown, Penang is required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of procurement experience, preferably in construction/engineering.
• Familiarity with sourcing, vendor evaluation, quotation comparison, and ERP/digital procurement systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Bilingual in Bahasa Malaysia and English.

Responsibilities

• Process internal purchase requests and generate RFQs.
• Source quotations from at least three vendors and prepare comparison sheets.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Issue and track Purchase Orders (POs) to ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate with suppliers to resolve delivery delays and quality issues.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and maintain AVL for compliance.
• Assist in sourcing materials during tender stage and request samples/data sheets.
• Support cost control via market benchmarking and alternative sourcing.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Attention to detail

Record-keeping

Follow-through

Education

Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management / Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

About Us Inazume (M) Sdn Bhd is a Malaysia-based company with operations rooted in the local market. The organization values reliability, efficiency, and strong business relationships with its partners and suppliers. Team members work in a collaborative environment focused on meeting business objectives and supporting sustainable growth. The company offers opportunities for individuals who are committed to developing their professional skills and contributing to operational excellence.

We are urgently looking for a Purchasing Executive to manage and execute procurement and purchasing activities efficiently and ethically, ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services. You will work closely with Quantity Surveyors, Project Management, Finance, and Site Operations to support project-based procurement timelines and construction delivery schedules.

Process internal purchase requests and generate Request for Quotations (RFQs).

Source quotations from a minimum of three qualified vendors, prepare quotation comparison sheets, and obtain necessary approvals.

Negotiate prices, payment terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers.

Issue and track Purchase Orders (POs) in a timely manner.

Coordinate closely with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery to sites, resolving any delivery delays, non-conformance, or quality issues.

Conduct periodic supplier evaluations, maintain approved vendor lists (AVL), and ensure vendor compliance with the Company Code of Conduct, ESG commitments, and regulatory obligations.

Assist Quantity Surveyors in sourcing materials during the tender stage and request samples and technical data sheets as required.

Support cost control through market benchmarking, negotiation, and recommending alternative sourcing strategies.

What We're Looking For

Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Minimum 2 years of experience in procurement or purchasing, preferably in the construction or engineering industry.

Familiarity with sourcing, vendor evaluation, quotation comparison processes, and basic ERP or digital procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and basic ERP or procurement systems.

Good negotiation and communication skills, with strong attention to detail, record-keeping, and follow-through.

Proficient in both Bahasa Malaysia and English (spoken and written).

Team player with high standards of integrity, confidentiality, ethical conduct, and the ability to multitask in fast-paced, project-driven environments.

Must be willing to be based on-site in Georgetown, Penang.