Senior Purchaser & Sourcing Lead – End-to-End Procurement

Private Advertiser; Penang; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Malaysia seeks a Senior Purchaser to lead the procurement team and oversee end-to-end sourcing, vendor management, and cost-saving initiatives. You will handle daily procurement activities, support junior staff, and resolve supplier issues to maintain smooth operations.

The role emphasizes RFQ/RFP, tendering, and negotiations with suppliers, ensuring compliance with procurement SOPs while delivering meaningful cost savings and KPI improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years in procurement or sourcing, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in MRO, spare parts, equipment, facility services, or technical engineering services.
• Senior/supervisor experience preferred (1–2 years).
• Able to understand engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience in RFQ, RFP, tendering, supplier evaluation, and negotiation.
• Proficient in ERP systems such as SAP/Oracle and Microsoft Office.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• English and Mandarin language skills advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Procurement Manager in managing daily procurement activities and ensuring timely PR-to-PO processing
• Support and guide junior team members on sourcing, negotiation, supplier issues, and procurement procedures
• Act as the first point of escalation for operational and vendor-related issues
• Monitor team performance and ensure compliance with procurement SOPs
• Prepare weekly and monthly procurement reports, including cost savings, PR-to-PO cycle time, and supplier performance
• Monitor procurement KPIs and follow up on areas requiring improvement
• Manage end-to-end sourcing for MRO items, spare parts, industrial consumables, facility maintenance, and technical services
• Manage RFQ, RFP, tender exercises, supplier evaluations, and commercial negotiations
• Source, evaluate, and onboard qualified suppliers and contractors
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, warranty, and service agreements

Skills

Team leadership

Procurement operations

Sourcing

Tendering

Vendor management

Cost saving initiatives

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Microsoft Office

English & Mandarin communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

SAP/Oracle

MS Excel

Job description

Private Advertiser in Malaysia seeks a Senior Purchaser to lead the procurement team and oversee end-to-end sourcing, vendor management, and cost-saving initiatives. You will handle daily procurement activities, support junior staff, and resolve supplier issues to maintain smooth operations.

The role emphasizes RFQ/RFP, tendering, and negotiations with suppliers, ensuring compliance with procurement SOPs while delivering meaningful cost savings and KPI improvements.