Strategic Procurement Lead - Packaging & Supply Chain

EB FROZEN FOOD SDN. BHD.; Kedah; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive Performance Bonus

Dental benefit

Optical benefit

Body checkup

Job summary

EB FROZEN FOOD SDN. BHD. is seeking a Senior Procurement Executive to strengthen sourcing and supplier management for a leading Malaysian frozen food manufacturer. You will review stock status, negotiate pricing, monitor deliveries, and support Planning, QA, and R&D to meet production needs.

The role requires a degree in a related field and 2–3 years of procurement experience, with strong data analysis, MS Office skills, and an eye for cost optimization and continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement or a related field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience as a procurement executive level.
• Strong understanding of packaging materials, design and production processes.
• Proven experience in procurement and supplier management, particularly within the packaging industry.
• Analytical skills to evaluate cost, quality, and delivery performance of suppliers.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Project.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem solving skills; ability to recognize and resolve discrepancies and issues.
• Detailed oriented with effective planning, cost analysis, report preparation is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Review stock status and analyze suggested orders based on planning or forecast.
• Liaise with internal departments to fulfill requirements.
• Educate suppliers on performance measurement and continuous improvements.
• Negotiate pricing to achieve cost reductions.
• Monitor order delivery to support production and avoid line down.
• Handle import shipments and coordinate with forwarders for clearance.
• Maintain inventory at reasonable levels through negotiation with suppliers.
• Resolve shortages, allocations, and discrepancies.
• Summarize data and develop supply databases for short- and long-term strategies.
• Source, evaluate, and engage suppliers to achieve cost savings and best value.
• Communicate with suppliers via emails/phone to resolve delivery or quality issues.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams; align with demand fluctuations.
• Manage purchasing OKRs and provide supporting documents for QA.
• Support R&D requirements and monthly management reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier management

Cost analysis

Data analysis

Communication

MS Office

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

EB FROZEN FOOD SDN. BHD. is seeking a Senior Procurement Executive to strengthen sourcing and supplier management for a leading Malaysian frozen food manufacturer. You will review stock status, negotiate pricing, monitor deliveries, and support Planning, QA, and R&D to meet production needs.

The role requires a degree in a related field and 2–3 years of procurement experience, with strong data analysis, MS Office skills, and an eye for cost optimization and continuous improvements.