Strategic Procurement Manager

Lavo Selangor Sdn. Bhd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lavo Selangor Sdn. Bhd. in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead procurement for supplies and equipment in a fast-paced F&B/hospitality setting.

You will develop strategies, manage supplier contracts, and coordinate with inventory to maintain optimal stock levels while controlling costs. Strong leadership and communication are essential for guiding the purchasing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or related field.
• Proven working experience as Purchasing Manager in F&B and hospitality.
• Familiar with AutoCount system is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, planning and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
• Develop purchasing strategies and oversee the purchasing team in sourcing suppliers and purchasing products, equipment, and services.
• Developing and implementing purchasing strategies.
• Managing supplier relations and negotiating contracts, prices, timelines, etc.
• Maintaining the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation.
• Coordinating with inventory control to determine and manage inventory needs.
• Ensuring that all procured items meet required quality standards and specifications.
• Preparing cost estimates and managing budgets.
• Represent companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
• Ordering stock from main store and distributing to dispensing rooms; analyze stock sufficiency and project PAR levels.
• Provide product training to staff on product knowledge.
• Staff manpower planning to optimize labor costs and scheduling.
• Daily inventory checks to ensure accurate dispensing and avoid shortages.
• Plan and execute month-end inventory schedules and circulate to departments.
• Ensure inventory reports are completed and submitted to Finance on time.
• Manage procurement policies and programs to enhance value and efficiency; consult with departments on improvements.

Skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation

Leadership

Vendor management

Critical thinking

Planning

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Accounting/Supply Chain Management/Logistics or related

Tools

AutoCount

Job description

Lavo Selangor Sdn. Bhd. in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead procurement for supplies and equipment in a fast-paced F&B/hospitality setting.

You will develop strategies, manage supplier contracts, and coordinate with inventory to maintain optimal stock levels while controlling costs. Strong leadership and communication are essential for guiding the purchasing team.