Senior Procurement Executive

Malaysia Smelting Corporation Berhad; Selangor; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Malaysia Smelting Corporation Berhad in Malaysia seeks a seasoned procurement professional to lead end-to-end procurement for direct and indirect materials, equipment, spare parts and services, ensuring compliance with budgets and ISO/ESG requirements.

The role covers sourcing, RFQ/tender exercises, price negotiations, supplier performance management, and close coordination with Stores, Operations and Maintenance to ensure timely availability and continuous operations.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Accounting or related field.
• 4–5 years of relevant procurement/purchasing experience in heavy metal manufacturing, industrial, or similar environment.
• Strong experience in sourcing, quotation evaluation, price negotiation, supplier management, tender management, and procurement processes.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint; ERP experience (SYSPRO preferable).
• Good knowledge of procurement procedures, purchasing controls, supplier evaluation, and contract management.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ESG requirements; internal audit knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent negotiation, problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills.
• Detail-oriented, responsible, proactive, commercially aware, and results-driven with good teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage procurement activities for direct and indirect materials, equipment, spare parts, and services required for company operations.
• Manage end-to-end procurement: sourcing, quotation evaluation, negotiation, PO issuance, delivery follow-up and order closure.
• Conduct RFQ/tender exercises and provide detailed price/commercial analyses and recommendations to leadership for approval.
• Lead price and commercial negotiations with suppliers to achieve cost savings, favorable terms, and lead-time improvements.
• Review supplier quotations, costs, market prices, and trends to support procurement decisions and cost optimisation.
• Monitor supplier performance (pricing, quality, delivery, responsiveness, compliance) and initiate corrective actions when needed.
• Coordinate with Stores, Operations, Maintenance/Engineering and other user departments to plan procurement and ensure timely availability.
• Track outstanding POs and delivery schedules; mitigate delays and supply risks to ensure continuity of operations.
• Maintain accurate procurement records for audit and compliance purposes (RFQs, quotations, price comparisons, approvals, POs, contracts).
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities, supplier consolidation, bulk purchasing, and process improvements without compromising quality or safety.
• Ensure suppliers comply with Integrated Management System requirements (quality, environment, OHS) and ESG policies.

Skills

Sourcing

Quotation evaluation

Price negotiation

Supplier management

Tender management

Procurement processes

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

ERP SYSPRO

Negotiation

Analytical

Interpersonal & stakeholder management

Detail-oriented

Education

Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement/Supply Chain/Business/Accounting

Tools

SYSPRO ERP

Job description

Lead and manage procurement activities for direct and indirect materials, equipment, spare parts, and services required for company operations, in accordance with company policies, procedures, specifications, and approved budgets.

Manage the end-to-end procurement process, from sourcing and quotation evaluation through commercial negotiation, recommendation, Purchase Order issuance, delivery follow-up, and order closure.

Conduct RFQ/tender exercises, prepare detailed price and commercial comparison analyses, and provide procurement recommendations to the Group Procurement Manager and Tender Committee for approval.

Lead price and commercial negotiations with suppliers to achieve cost savings, favourable payment terms, competitive pricing, lead-time improvement, and other commercial benefits.

Review and analyse supplier quotations, cost structures, market prices, historical purchasing data, and price trends to support procurement decisions and cost optimisation.

Manage and monitor supplier performance, including pricing, quality, delivery, responsiveness, and compliance. Initiate corrective actions or supplier improvement plans where required.

Coordinate closely with Stores, Operations, Maintenance/Engineering and other user departments to understand requirements, plan procurement activities, and ensure timely availability of materials and services.

Monitor outstanding Purchase Orders and supplier delivery schedules, proactively identify potential delays or supply risks, and take appropriate action to ensure continuity of operations.

Ensure all procurement activities are properly documented and maintain accurate records of RFQs, quotations, price comparisons, approvals, POs, contracts, supplier information, and related procurement documents for audit and compliance purposes.

Identify opportunities for cost reduction, supplier consolidation, bulk purchasing, alternative sourcing, and process improvement without compromising quality, safety, reliability, or operational requirements.

Ensure suppliers comply with applicable company requirements relating to Integrated Management System (quality, environmental, occupational health and safety), ESG, and other relevant procurement requirements.

Support the Group Procurement Manager in ensuring compliance with the company’s Integrated Management System (ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001) and other applicable policies and procedures.

Undertake any other procurement-related duties and responsibilities assigned by the Group Procurement Manager from time to time.

Requirements

Candidate must possess at least a Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Accounting, or a related field.

Minimum 4-5 years of relevant experience in procurement/purchasing, preferably in a heavy metal manufacturing, industrial, or similar environment.

Strong experience in sourcing, quotation evaluation, price negotiation, supplier management, tender management, and procurement processes.

Strong analytical and commercial skills with the ability to evaluate pricing, cost, contractual terms, supplier performance, and procurement trends.

Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint. Experience with ERP systems, preferably SYSPRO, will be an added advantage.

Good knowledge of procurement procedures, purchasing controls, supplier evaluation, and contract/commercial management.

Good understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ESG requirements. Knowledge of internal audit requirements will be an added advantage.

Good negotiation, problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal, and stakeholder-management skills.

Detail-oriented, responsible, proactive, commercially aware, and results-driven, with good teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Applicants must be willing to work in Pulau Indah, Port Klang.