Senior Procurement Executive

Woh Hup Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Woh Hup Malaysia Sdn Bhd in Malaysia (Johor Bahru) seeks a Senior Procurement Executive to oversee end-to-end procurement for construction projects, ensuring timely sourcing of materials, equipment, and services in line with project specs and budget.

The role requires coordinating with internal stakeholders, consultants, and vendors to support mission-critical construction works and ongoing supplier performance management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage procurement activities including understanding user and project requirements, sourcing, calling and analysing quotations, negotiation, purchase order preparation, and delivery follow-up
• Establish, implement, and continuously improve procurement processes, policies, and best practices to support data center construction projects
• Source, evaluate, and develop reliable vendors and suppliers, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, quality standards, and project requirements
• Conduct commercial evaluation and price negotiation to ensure cost competitiveness and value for money
• Manage supplier performance, delivery schedules, quality of materials, and contractual compliance
• Coordinate closely with project teams, consultants, site teams, and store personnel to ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials and equipment
• Monitor and expedite long-lead and critical items (e.g. M&E systems, data center infrastructure equipment, specialized materials)
• Ensure on-time delivery and compliance with approved specifications, drawings, and standards
• Oversee inventory control, conduct monthly stock audits, and ensure proper documentation and record keeping
• Ensure adherence to safety, health, and environmental (SHE) practices in procurement and site operations
• Act as a key procurement advisor to internal stakeholders by recommending suitable procurement strategies, sourcing options, and alternative materials or suppliers
• Proactively identify procurement risks (cost, supply chain, delivery delays) and propose mitigation measures
• Support project teams in resolving procurement-related issues to minimize impact on construction schedules
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency, cost savings, and supplier performance

Skills

Procurement management

Vendor management

Negotiation

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

Senior Procurement Executive is responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activities for construction projects, ensuring timely sourcing of materials, equipment, and services in compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and budget requirements. This role requires strong coordination with internal stakeholders, consultants, and vendors to support mission-critical construction works.

Key responsibilities

Lead and manage procurement activities including understanding user and project requirements, sourcing, calling and analysing quotations, negotiation, purchase order preparation, and delivery follow-up

Establish, implement, and continuously improve procurement processes, policies, and best practices to support data center construction projects

Source, evaluate, and develop reliable vendors and suppliers, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, quality standards, and project requirements

Conduct commercial evaluation and price negotiation to ensure cost competitiveness and value for money

Manage supplier performance, delivery schedules, quality of materials, and contractual compliance

Coordinate closely with project teams, consultants, site teams, and store personnel to ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials and equipment

Monitor and expedite long-lead and critical items (e.g. M&E systems, data center infrastructure equipment, specialized materials)

Ensure on-time delivery and compliance with approved specifications, drawings, and standards

Oversee inventory control, conduct monthly stock audits, and ensure proper documentation and record keeping

Ensure adherence to safety, health, and environmental (SHE) practices in procurement and site operations

About you

Act as a key procurement advisor to internal stakeholders by recommending suitable procurement strategies, sourcing options, and alternative materials or suppliers

Proactively identify procurement risks (cost, supply chain, delivery delays) and propose mitigation measures

Support project teams in resolving procurement-related issues to minimize impact on construction schedules

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency, cost savings, and supplier performance