Strategic Procurement Manager

Wah Loon Engineering Pte Ltd; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Wah Loon Engineering Pte Ltd in Johor is seeking a Procurement Operations and Commercial Management professional to lead end-to-end procurement, supplier negotiations and governance. You will supervise a small team, drive cost savings and ensure compliant purchasing across projects.

The role requires a Diploma/degree in procurement or related field, 5+ years in procurement, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum five years of relevant procurement experience, including experience coordinating or supervising staff.
• Practical knowledge of sourcing, commercial evaluation, negotiations, supplier management, purchase-to-pay controls, audit documentation and office administration.
• Working knowledge of procurement governance, ethical sourcing, anti-bribery controls, conflict-of-interest management and delegated authority.
• Ability to lead a small team, set priorities, review work, coach junior employees, resolve issues and hold others accountable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint. Experience with ERP, purchasing, workflow or reporting systems is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and manage the end-to-end procurement cycle, including purchase requisitions, RFQs, tender or quotation evaluation, commercial recommendation, approval, purchase order issuance, delivery follow-up, receipt confirmation and invoice resolution.
• Source, evaluate, negotiate with and recommend suppliers, subcontractors and service providers based on total cost, quality, technical compliance, delivery, capacity, reliability, safety, ethics and commercial terms.
• Develop sourcing plans and alternative supply options for critical or recurring purchases to reduce cost, delay, concentration and continuity risks.
• Lead commercial negotiations within the approved delegation of authority and elevate exceptions before any commitment.
• Maintain current vendor, pricing, contract, open-order and savings records and ensure material risks are communicated promptly.
• Prepare accurate monthly procurement reports covering spend, savings, open commitments, delivery performance, supplier issues, compliance exceptions, risks and corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Team coaching

Education

Diploma or Degree in Procurement / SCM / Business Administration / Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Wah Loon Engineering Pte Ltd in Johor is seeking a Procurement Operations and Commercial Management professional to lead end-to-end procurement, supplier negotiations and governance. You will supervise a small team, drive cost savings and ensure compliant purchasing across projects.

The role requires a Diploma/degree in procurement or related field, 5+ years in procurement, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems.