Senior Executive, Procurement (Kuala Lumpur)

UEM Edgenta Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent procurement services company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee procurement tasks, develop contracts, and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and at least four years of experience in procurement and facility management. Strong skills in MS Office and effective communication are essential. This role involves market analysis to achieve operational savings and managing vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• At least 4 years of experience in procurement and facility management.
• Proficient in MS Office with strong report preparation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement tasks for service and non-service contracts.
• Develop and prepare tender documents and contracts.
• Conduct market analysis for cost-saving procurement.

Skills

Procurement management

Vendor management

Market analysis

Contract compliance

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Administration, Finance, Procurement, or related field

Tools

Oracle

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Manage procurement tasks for both service (tendering) and non-service contracts (purchasing), while advising project teams on appropriate procurement strategies in line with client and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and prepare tender documents, service level agreements, contracts, purchase orders, and related documentation through close engagement with clients and site teams, ensuring alignment with company policies.
• Conduct regular market analysis to secure the best value in goods and services procurement, targeting an annual operational cost (OPEX) saving of more than 4%.
• Oversee contractor performance, ensure compliance with contract terms and legal regulations, implement Preferred Vendor Programs, and compile performance assessments.
• Ensure all procurement activities and service engagements remain within approved budgets, support accurate cost tracking, and assist finance on billing and vendor claims certification.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop vendor partnerships; monitor contractor performance; resolve disputes; and support service partner competency development.
• Support project mobilisation and start-up activities, including procurement coordination, technical and financial proposal preparation, and FM KPI alignment.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and reports using Oracle and SAP systems; ensure clean data input reflecting contract, vendor, and site operational status.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory, safety, and health regulations; aim for zero LTI and fatality, and LOPC not exceeding 100L/KG; support audits and internal controls.
• Coordinate with internal teams on tendering requirements, provide procurement and contractual guidance, and communicate effectively with stakeholders for smooth project execution.
  
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Administration, Finance, Procurement, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in procurement and facility maintenance management; experience in retail petrol station operations is an added advantage.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with the ability to prepare reports, presentations, and business process improvement plans.
• Fair verbal and written communication skills in both English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
• Computer literate and comfortable working with digital tools and Oracle and SAP systems.