Purchasing Manager (Start Up Company)

Greatech; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Bayan Lepas is seeking an experienced procurement leader to manage the buyers' function. The successful candidate will build supplier relationships, negotiate savings, and produce analytical procurement reports. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years in procurement, preferably with startup experience. Strong communication and leadership abilities are essential for this position. This role adheres to ISO standards and safety practices.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of working experience in procurement or related field.
• Prior purchasing experience for a startup is advantageous.
• Self-motivated and capable of managing workloads and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the buyers' function within the organization.
• Develop supplier relationships and manage their performance.
• Deliver savings through effective negotiations.
• Produce procurement reports and appraise suppliers’ capabilities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Team management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in any field

Job description

Leads, directs and manages the buyers' function within the organization to meet the demands for the company's projects.

Proactively develop supplier/vendor relationships and manage supplier performance on the project.

Deliver savings through effective negotiations.

Manage sub-contract spend and material supply for projects.

Produce procurement reports and appraise supplier capabilities including financials and capacity.

Determine the strategic direction of the functional area within the scope of operations.

Develops and implements strategies and plans that will impact the long-term performance and competitiveness of the organization overall.

Participate in team meetings for procurement, provide guidance and enable the implementation of policy, projects and change initiatives.

Capability to manage your own workload and priorities.

Good analytical, commercial and negotiating skills.

Other duties and assignments as instructed by superiors from time to time.

To comply to all requirements of ISO (inclusive of all standards approved by the Management) and to adhere to general safety practices, standard operating procedure, work instructions, policies and guidelines provided by the company.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in any field.

At least 10 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.

Prior purchasing working experience for startup company will be added advantages.

Self-motivated.

Strong communication/negotiation and analytical skills.

Ability to lead a team of subordinate to perform their daily duties.

Team work and ability to manage multi-tasks.