Strategic Procurement Specialist

QVI Foods; Kajang; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

QVI Foods is seeking a procurement professional in Malaysia to source materials, negotiate terms, and manage supplier performance. The role involves market research, cost analysis, and cost reduction initiatives to support production and customer requirements.

You will liaise with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely delivery, accurate documentation, and continuous process improvements in purchasing.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in a relevant field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in procurement/purchasing.
• Experience with ERP and SQL systems.
• Mandarin language is required/preferred.
• Strong command of English and Bahasa Melayu.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Market research, cost comparison, source materials and negotiate.
• Evaluate supplier performance against quality, delivery, and price.
• Expedite material to fulfil production and customer needs.
• Interact with suppliers daily to resolve shortages and delivery issues.
• Liaise with inventory control on defective goods returns.
• Pursue continual improvement of purchasing processes and cost reduction.
• Coordinate with warehouse for stock levels and delivery status.
• Manage daily ordering and ensure prompt delivery within specs.
• Handle purchasing paperwork and maintain procurement records.
• Prepare monthly cost data analysis and reports.

Skills

Negotiation

Sourcing

Supplier management

Cost analysis

Procurement policies

Communication

Mandarin bilingual

Education

Diploma

Bachelor's in Procurement

Tools

ERP systems

SQL

Job description

QVI Foods is seeking a procurement professional in Malaysia to source materials, negotiate terms, and manage supplier performance. The role involves market research, cost analysis, and cost reduction initiatives to support production and customer requirements.

You will liaise with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely delivery, accurate documentation, and continuous process improvements in purchasing.