Purchasing Officer

The Advertiser; Kota Kinabalu; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A local company in Kota Kinabalu is looking for a Purchasing Officer to handle procurement of materials and spare parts for ready-mixed concrete operations. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience and a strong understanding of logistics and vendor management. Key duties include sourcing supplies, negotiating with vendors, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. This role is essential for operational efficiency and cost management.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of purchasing experience, preferably in construction, logistics, or manufacturing sectors.
• Strong knowledge of heavy commercial vehicles and machinery spare parts.
• Ability to source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and secure materials for ready-mixed concrete operations.
• Coordinate procurement for heavy commercial vehicles and machinery.
• Maintain documentation, budgeting, and inventory protocols.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier coordination

Attention to detail

Technical awareness

Cost efficiency

Education

Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCount

SAP

SQL

Job description

The Advertiser is hiring a Full time Purchasing Officer role in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Apply now to be part of our team.

Job Summary

The Purchasing Officer is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and securing materials, spare parts, and consumables for ready-mixed concrete operations. This includes procurement for heavy commercial vehicles, machinery, and hydraulic systems essential to fleet and plant maintenance. The role requires strong negotiation skills, supplier coordination, and strict adherence to documentation, budgeting, and inventory protocols. Candidates must be familiar with industry standards, logistics regulations, and internal governance controls. Effective cross-functional communication with workshop, maintenance, and finance teams is essential. Attention to detail, technical awareness, and commitment to cost efficiency are key to supporting operational reliability and audit readiness.

Responsibilities

• Job schedule and working hours:

  • Monday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
  • Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
  • Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
  • Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
  • Friday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
  • Saturday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
  • Sunday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening

Qualifications

1. Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Mechanical Engineering

2. 3–5 years of purchasing experience, preferably in construction, logistics, or manufacturing sectors

3. Strong knowledge of heavy commercial vehicles and machinery spare parts, including brands like Howo, Hohan and Nissan

4. Ability to source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers for parts, consumables, and operational materials

5. Familiarity with procurement software and inventory systems, such as AutoCount, SAP, or SQL

6. Understanding of CIDB and industry-specific standards for ready-mixed concrete production and equipment maintenance

7. Experience in managing vendor relationships, price benchmarking, and delivery coordination

8. Knowledge of import/export procedures, customs documentation, and local logistics regulations

9. Ability to perform cost analysis and support budgeting decisions for fleet and plant maintenance

10. Strong documentation discipline, including purchase orders, delivery notes, and audit trail maintenance

11. Effective communication and coordination skills, especially with workshop, maintenance, and finance teams

12. Compliance with company governance policies, including approval hierarchies and internal control protocols

13. Understanding of hydraulic system spare parts, including hoses, fittings, cylinders, and seals used in batching plants, mixer trucks, and auxiliary equipment