Senior Strategic Materials Planning & Procurement Lead

QL Kitchen Sdn Bhd; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

QL Kitchen Sdn Bhd is seeking a Senior Executive for Material Planning and Procurement to drive inventory optimization and cost-efficient purchasing. The role collaborates with production and sales to forecast needs and ensures quality and regulatory compliance of materials.

Responsibilities include supplier evaluation, contract negotiations, logistics coordination, and maintaining audit-ready procurement records to support production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage raw material inventory to meet production needs.
• Collaborate with production and sales teams to forecast material requirements.
• Implement inventory control measures to reduce waste and avoid overstocking.
• Optimize procurement costs without compromising quality or availability.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through sourcing strategies, volume consolidation, or process improvements.
• Analyze price trends and implement initiatives to reduce overall procurement spend.
• Ensure all procured materials meet internal quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain documentation for audits and ensure adherence to procurement policies.
• Coordinate inbound logistics and manage timely delivery of materials.
• Work with freight partners to ensure cost-effective and compliant shipping.
• Monitor customs and clearance processes for imported goods.
• Identify and evaluate suppliers for quality, cost, and reliability.
• Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to ensure favorable supply conditions.
• Generate purchase orders and manage order tracking.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials through effective coordination with suppliers.
• Oversee quality inspections for incoming materials and manage non-compliance issues.

Job description

QL Kitchen Sdn Bhd is seeking a Senior Executive for Material Planning and Procurement to drive inventory optimization and cost-efficient purchasing. The role collaborates with production and sales to forecast needs and ensures quality and regulatory compliance of materials.

Responsibilities include supplier evaluation, contract negotiations, logistics coordination, and maintaining audit-ready procurement records to support production schedules.