Senior Executive, Group Procurement

AYER HOLDINGS BERHAD; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Malaysian company is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage end-to-end procurement activities. The candidate must have 1-3 years of experience in procurement or supply chain, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to develop effective sourcing strategies. Responsibilities include supplier evaluation, contract management, and identifying cost-saving opportunities. This role requires strong communication skills and the capacity to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of procurement or supply chain experience required.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and contract management.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for cost efficiency.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to optimize spending.
• Conduct supplier sourcing, evaluation, and selection.
• Lead supplier negotiations for the best value.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance.

Skills

Procurement systems analysis

Negotiation skills

Vendor management

Cost analysis

Sourcing strategies

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end procurement activities across the organization to ensure cost efficiency, quality, and compliance.

Develop, implement, and refine sourcing strategies to support business objectives and optimize spending.

Conduct supplier sourcing, evaluation, and selection to build and maintain a reliable supplier base.

Lead supplier negotiations on pricing, terms, and contracts to secure the best value for the organization.

Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, ensuring adherence to service levels, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Manage contract administration, including renewal tracking, documentation accuracy, and compliance with internal controls.

Execute category management activities, including spend analysis, market research, and category strategy development.

Support e-procurement systems and digital initiatives to improve process automation and procurement efficiency.

Coordinate with internal stakeholders to align procurement activities with operational and strategic requirements.

Identify cost-saving opportunities through analysis, process improvements, supplier consolidation, and strategic sourcing.

Prepare procurement reports and dashboards for management review, highlighting performance, risks, and improvement areas.

Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, audit standards, and regulatory requirements.

Resolve procurement issues and disputes to ensure business continuity and minimize operational disruptions.

Participate in procurement improvement projects, supporting system enhancements, workflow optimization, and best practices.

Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation to ensure transparency, traceability, and audit readiness.

Job Requirements

• 1–3 years of procurement or supply chain experience (centralized or group-level preferred).
• Hands‑on experience with procurement systems, including analysis, evaluation, and process improvement.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, sourcing strategies, contract management, cost analysis, and category management.
• Familiarity with e‑procurement systems is an added advantage.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple procurement tasks and meet deadlines.
• Detail‑oriented with strong communication and coordination skills.
• Strong sense of ownership and responsibility; proactive, resourceful, and able to work independently.
• High integrity and commitment; team‑oriented with strong team spirit and a problem‑solving mindset.

Application Questions

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Procurement Role?
• Have you worked in a role where you were responsible for vendor management?
• How many years' experience do you have in a procurement role?