Strategic Purchasing & Supplier Relations Lead

Private Advertiser; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Malaysia's Penang/Batu Kawan region seeks a procurement professional to identify suppliers, manage vendor relationships and oversee the procurement cycle from needs assessment to delivery. The role emphasises negotiation on prices, terms and specifications to achieve cost savings while ensuring quality and stock levels.

Reporting on costs and market trends supports strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in a related field.
• At least 2 years of purchasing/procurement experience.
• Experience in sheet metal fabrication preferred.
• Mandarin language ability is an advantage for China communication.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential suppliers and source products and services.
• Negotiate prices, terms and specifications to achieve cost savings.
• Oversee the procurement cycle from needs assessment to PO and delivery.
• Ensure purchased goods meet quality standards.
• Monitor stock levels to prevent shortages and support production needs.
• Prepare reports on purchases, costs and market trends for strategic decisions.

Education

Diploma/Degree in related field

Job description

Private Advertiser in Malaysia's Penang/Batu Kawan region seeks a procurement professional to identify suppliers, manage vendor relationships and oversee the procurement cycle from needs assessment to delivery. The role emphasises negotiation on prices, terms and specifications to achieve cost savings while ensuring quality and stock levels.

Reporting on costs and market trends supports strategic decisions.