Strategic Procurement & Vendor Development Lead

PHN Industry Sdn Bhd; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Education support

Dental

Parking

Housing and Car Loan

Interest Subsidy

Extra Work

Job summary

PHN Industry Sdn Bhd, a DRB-HICOM subsidiary, seeks a proactive procurement professional to evaluate suppliers for automotive and manufacturing projects, issue RFQs, assess bids, negotiate terms, and appoint vendors. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, monitor supplier performance, and drive cost reductions through strategic sourcing while ensuring compliance with quality standards and ERP systems.

Fresh graduates are welcome; 1–2 years in procurement or automotive industry is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in procurement, supply chain, business administration, engineering or related discipline.
• Fresh graduates encouraged to apply; 1–2 years experience in procurement, sourcing, manufacturing or automotive industry advantageous.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Knowledge of supplier sourcing, vendor management and cost analysis.
• Basic understanding of automotive manufacturing processes and 2D/3D drawings is a plus.
• Familiarity with ERP systems or procurement software preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 or ISO 45001 an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and appoint new suppliers for automotive and manufacturing projects.
• Manage procurement from RFQ to vendor appointment.
• Conduct supplier assessments, audits, and site visits with cross-functional teams.
• Analyze quotations, benchmark costs, and negotiate competitive pricing.
• Drive cost reduction through strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
• Monitor supplier performance on quality, delivery, capacity, and readiness.
• Coordinate outsourcing, resourcing, and insourcing to meet production needs.
• Ensure compliance with policies, quality standards, and automotive requirements.
• Prepare procurement reports, presentations, and management updates.
• Support procurement digitalization, system improvements, and sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Vendor management

Cost analysis

ERP systems

Procurement software

MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint)

IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 / I0

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement software

Job description

PHN Industry Sdn Bhd, a DRB-HICOM subsidiary, seeks a proactive procurement professional to evaluate suppliers for automotive and manufacturing projects, issue RFQs, assess bids, negotiate terms, and appoint vendors. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, monitor supplier performance, and drive cost reductions through strategic sourcing while ensuring compliance with quality standards and ERP systems.

Fresh graduates are welcome; 1–2 years in procurement or automotive industry is