Senior Executive, Buyer

Ocean Vantage Engineering Sdn. Bhd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Vantage Engineering Sdn. Bhd. in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is seeking a procurement professional to manage sourcing, negotiation, and purchasing of materials, equipment, and services for its projects. The role focuses on timely delivery, cost efficiency, and policy compliance.

You will work with internal stakeholders, vendors, and contractors, supporting offshore and onshore projects, and contribute to planning, market analysis, and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in sourcing and purchasing materials, equipment and services.
• Ability to negotiate favorable commercial terms with suppliers.
• Familiar with procurement policies and industry standards and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Verify purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list and clarifying unclear items.
• Forward available inventory items by verifying stock and scheduling delivery.
• Prepare purchase orders by verifying specs and price, and obtaining supplier recommendations and approvals.
• Source and evaluate suppliers, obtain quotations, and negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
• Obtain purchased items by forwarding orders, and monitoring/expediting orders.
• Verify receipt of items by comparing to orders and resolving shipments with suppliers.
• Maintain good relationships with suppliers and contractors to ensure timely delivery and service quality.
• Supports procurement planning by collecting and summarizing data, pricing and market trends.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and industry standards.
• Authorize payment for purchases and maintain procurement records.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Procurement

Vendor management

Job description

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Responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials, equipment, and services to support company operations and projects. The role ensures timely delivery, cost efficiency, and compliance with company policies and industry standards. This position works closely with internal stakeholders, vendors, and contractors to maintain a smooth and efficient supply chain, including support for offshore and onshore projects.

Key Responsibilities

Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives.

Forwards available inventory items by verifying stock; scheduling delivery.

Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approvals from requisitioning department.

Sources and evaluates suppliers, obtains quotations, and negotiates pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and other commercial conditions.

Obtains purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders.

Verifies receipt of items by comparing items ordered; resolves shipments in error with suppliers.

Maintains good working relationships with suppliers and contractors to ensure timely delivery and service quality.

Supports purchasing planning and control by collecting, analysing, and summarizing procurement data, pricing, and market trends.

Ensures procurement activities are carried out in accordance with company policies, procedures, and applicable industry standards.

Authorizes payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation.

Keeps procurement information accessible by sorting, maintaining, and filing relevant documents and records.

Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analysing, and summarizing data and trends.

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and keeping abreast of market and supplier developments.