Strategic Procurement Lead

Guocera Sdn Bhd; Kluang; On-site; MYR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Guocera Tile Industries seeks a procurement professional to manage end-to-end sourcing, supplier relationships, and contract administration within our manufacturing network including Kluang, Meru and Petaling Jaya.

The role emphasizes negotiation, cost optimization, and compliance with ISO/ABCMS/EHS frameworks, utilizing ERP systems and MS Office to support daily procurement operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, procurement, business, engineering or related field.
• 4–5 years procurement experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience sourcing industrial materials, spare parts, equipment, or production items.

Responsibilities

• Execute sourcing activities including RFQs, price comparisons, and evaluations for engineering items, spare parts, machinery, and services.
• Negotiate pricing, terms and delivery lead times; issue POs and follow up on deliveries.
• Manage supplier issues, claims, and identify alternate sources to ensure supply continuity.
• Prepare and submit monthly cost saving and cost innovation reports.
• Monitor open PR/PO tracking for procurement visibility and control.
• Verify stock and material master data prior to system creation for accuracy.
• Update HS codes and freight conditions in procurement system.
• Conduct annual vendor assessments and maintain approved vendor listings.
• Coordinate new vendor registrations and assist ISO procurement documentation.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Vendor management

Contract administration

Procurement best practices

MS Office

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management/Procurement/Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Guocera Tile Industries seeks a procurement professional to manage end-to-end sourcing, supplier relationships, and contract administration within our manufacturing network including Kluang, Meru and Petaling Jaya.

The role emphasizes negotiation, cost optimization, and compliance with ISO/ABCMS/EHS frameworks, utilizing ERP systems and MS Office to support daily procurement operations.