Sr Executive Contract - Procurement

EcoOils Group; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

EcoOils Group in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead sourcing for multiple categories and manage supplier relationships. You will develop strategies, analyze spend, and drive cost improvements while ensuring supply continuity.

The role requires 6–8 years of procurement experience in manufacturing or similar environments, with a track record in RFQ management, negotiations and supplier performance oversight. This position is based on-site in Johor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or professional certification preferred for procurement leadership.
• Minimum 6–8 years of procurement experience with exposure to strategic sourcing and category management.
• Experience in supplier negotiation, RFQ management, supplier evaluation and cost optimization.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, chemical, oil & gas, or similar environments.
• Experience supervising procurement and warehouse/store personnel.
• Strong understanding of purchasing processes, supplier management, contract implementation and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned procurement categories within the designated locality to support operational requirements.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with plant requirements, procurement objectives, and business priorities.
• Analyze procurement spend, supplier landscape, market conditions and cost drivers to identify sourcing opportunities.
• Develop sourcing initiatives including local supplier identification.
• Ensure procurement strategies support operational reliability, supply continuity and cost competitiveness.
• Conduct market intelligence activities to understand supplier capabilities, pricing trends, market movements and supply risks.
• Identify, evaluate and develop potential suppliers to improve competitiveness and supply assurance.
• Lead sourcing activities including RFQ issuance, quotation evaluation, commercial analysis, negotiation and supplier recommendation.
• Conduct supplier benchmarking to ensure competitive pricing and terms.
• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers to achieve competitive pricing and improved terms.
• Manage supplier performance to meet cost, quality, delivery and service levels.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and identify improvement opportunities.
• Oversee Storekeeper activities to ensure effective inventory management and warehouse control.
• Ensure warehouse activities comply with safety requirements, procedures and audit standards.
• Prepare regular procurement reports covering category sourcing progress, savings, supplier performance and market intelligence updates.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to support procurement decisions.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

RFQ management

Supplier evaluation

Cost optimization

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Inventory control

Procurement processes

Contract implementation

Data-driven insights

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or related discipline

Professional certification such as CIPS, CIPM, CPSM, or equivalent

Job description

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or related discipline.
• Professional certification such as CIPS, CIPM, CPSM, or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum 6–8 years of procurement experience with exposure to strategic sourcing and category management.
• Proven experience in supplier negotiation, RFQ management, supplier evaluation, and cost optimization.
• Experience managing procurement activities within a manufacturing, industrial, chemical, oil & gas, or similar environment.
• Experience supervising procurement and warehouse/store personnel.
• Strong understanding of purchasing processes, supplier management, contract implementation, and inventory control.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage assigned procurement categories within the designated locality to support operational requirements.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with plant requirements, procurement objectives, and business priorities.
• Analyze procurement spend, supplier landscape, market conditions, and cost drivers to identify sourcing opportunities.
• Develop sourcing initiatives including:
  • Local supplier identification
• Ensure procurement strategies support operational reliability, supply continuity, and cost competitiveness.
• Conduct market intelligence activities to understand supplier capabilities, pricing trends, market movements, and supply risks.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop potential suppliers to improve competitiveness and supply assurance.
• Lead sourcing activities including RFQ issuance, quotation evaluation, commercial analysis, negotiation, and supplier recommendation.
• Conduct supplier benchmarking to ensure competitive pricing and commercial terms.
• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers to achieve competitive pricing and improved commercial terms.
• Manage supplier performance to ensure suppliers meet agreed requirements on cost, quality, delivery, and service levels.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and identify improvement opportunities.
• Oversee Storekeeper activities to ensure effective inventory management and warehouse control.
• Ensure warehouse activities comply with safety requirements, procedures, and audit standards.
• Prepare regular procurement reports covering category sourcing progress, savings performance, supplier performance, market intelligence updates, procurement risks and etc.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to support procurement decisions.