Senior Executive - Central Procurement Unit

Gamuda Group; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and infrastructure company in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Executive for the Central Procurement Unit. In this role, you'll collaborate with the Procurement Manager to conduct procurement activities, enhance cost-efficiency, and resolve vendor issues. Ideal candidates are driven and dynamic individuals holding a relevant degree and possessing at least 5 years of related experience. This position demands proficiency in procurement systems and strong negotiation skills to ensure successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Performance driven, dynamic, and result-oriented.
• Team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular reviews/execution of procurement strategies.
• Enhance the cost data library for accurate benchmarking.
• Ensure procurement and authorisation procedures are followed.
• Assist in resolving vendor issues related to digital procurement.
• Communicate with stakeholders about procurement processes.
• Source quotations and negotiate for awards.
• Prepare regular procurement reports.

Skills

Proficient in the Ariba system

Good organisational skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management skills

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification in procurement / quantity surveying

Tools

Procurement systems

Job description

Senior Executive - Central Procurement Unit

Gamuda Land, the property arm of Gamuda Berhad (Co. Regn. No. 197601003632 (29579-T)) – the monumental nation builder with a spectrum of experience and expertise in engineering, construction and infrastructure concessions. Gamuda Land has over two decades of experience in developing townships, high‑rise developments, country clubs and commercial centres. Some of its high‑profile, award‑winning projects in Malaysia include Horizon Hills, Kota Kemuning, Jade Hills and Valencia, among others; its international foothold is further strengthened by overseas projects in Australia, Singapore and Vietnam, which have also won numerous awards.

Job Summary

Procurement Senior Executive will be a member of the CPU team and will work with the Procurement Manager on tasks related to daily procurement activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular reviews/execution of procurement strategies to optimise project timelines, cost efficiency and overall value delivery.
• Establish and continuously enhance the cost data library for accurate benchmarking and cost estimation.
• Ensure procurement and authorisation procedures are followed.
• Assist in resolving vendor issues pertaining to digital procurement (Ariba), payment processes and procurement system support.
• Communicate with stakeholders to understand business and technical needs for new change requests related to procurement processes or procurement system enhancement.
• Source quotations in the Ariba system by reviewing specifications, sourcing vendors, selecting vendors and negotiating for awards.
• Provide award recommendations in the vendor selection process.
• Drive continuous cost‑reduction initiatives without compromising delivery quality.
• Prepare regular procurement reports in a timely manner.
• Carry out any other ad‑hoc duties assigned by management from time to time.

Qualifications

• Performance driven, dynamic, result‑orientated, team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Degree holder or equivalent related qualification in procurement / quantity surveying.

Skills & Abilities

• Proficient in the Ariba system or other equivalent procurement system, including sourcing, contract management, supplier collaboration modules and P2P.
• Good organisational, negotiation, analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Expected Minimum Years of Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience.