Senior Procurement Officer

Novolyte Technologies; Kulim; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Novolyte Technologies in Malaysia seeks a procurement professional to develop annual plans, manage sourcing of equipment and services, and drive cost-reduction initiatives for a new chemical manufacturing plant.

You will handle end-to-end procurement, including SAP purchase orders, supplier onboarding, contract management, and performance evaluation to ensure timely, quality delivery in a fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, supply chain or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of procurement or supply chain experience in chemical or manufacturing industries.
• Hands-on experience purchasing equipment, materials, and administrative supplies.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, work under pressure and meet timelines.
• Tri-lingual candidates with strong procurement expertise will thrive in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop annual procurement plans and cost-reduction initiatives and execute plans to hit targets.
• Manage sourcing for equipment, materials, and services via bidding, quotations, and single-source where applicable.
• Handle end-to-end procurement processes including SAP PO, delivery follow-up, invoicing, and payment docs.
• Manage supplier onboarding/exit, classification, performance evaluation, and development.
• Establish and maintain contract management systems with templates, approvals, and tracking.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

Independent work

Pressure handling

Tri-lingual

Education

Bachelor's degree (Chemical Eng / Mechanical Eng / Supply Chain)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop annual procurement plans and cost-reduction initiatives, and execute implementation plans to achieve business and project targets.
• Manage sourcing for equipment, materials, and services through bidding, quotation, and single-source procurement where applicable. Conduct cost analysis and ensure sourcing activities comply with legal, regulatory, and company requirements in terms of quality, delivery, and cost. Support framework agreements and contract execution.
• Handle end-to-end procurement processes including SAP purchase orders, delivery and warehousing follow-up, invoice tracking, and payment documentation, ensuring timely and quality delivery of equipment and materials.
• Manage supplier onboarding and exit, supplier classification, daily coordination, performance evaluation, and supplier development to ensure stable and effective supply resources.
• Establish and maintain contract management systems including contract templates, creation and approval, change management, document control, and contract tracking to support company development.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain and related field.
• Minimum 3 years of procurement or supply chain experience in chemical or manufacturing industries.
• Hands-on experience in purchasing equipment, materials, and administrative supplies.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, work under pressure and prepensity to meet timeline.
• Trilingual candidates with strong procurement expertise and a proactive mindset will thrive in our collaborative and fast-growing environment.

What We Offer

We offer the opportunity to join a pioneer team in a new chemical manufacturing plant, with a competitive salary and performance-based rewards. You will gain hands-on exposure to plant setup and operational procurement while developing your career in a fast-growing organization. We provide a supportive, professional, and compliance-driven working environment.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, career growth opportunities, regional exposure across Southeast Asia, and a collaborative work environment that supports continuous learning and professional development. We provide a supportive, professional, and compliance-driven working environment.