Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Synergy Staffing; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EPF

SOCSO

Annual Leave

Medical Leave

Health Insurance

Job summary

Synergy Staffing in Shah Alam is seeking a procurement professional to manage sourcing, purchasing, and supplier relationships within a manufacturing setting.

The role emphasizes negotiating favorable terms, cost-saving initiatives, and maintaining inventory levels while ensuring quality. Strong communication in English, Mandarin, and Bahasa Malaysia will be essential when coordinating with local and international suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven 3-5 years of procurement, purchasing, or sourcing experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Proven ability to develop and implement negotiation strategies with suppliers.
• Analytical skills to evaluate supplier performance, cost-saving opportunities, and manage inventory.
• Strong capability to build and maintain long-term supplier relationships and internal stakeholder networks.
• High integrity and ethical conduct in procurement activities.
• Excellent English, Mandarin, and Bahasa Malaysia communication skills.
• Ability to inspect goods for defects and ensure quality standards.
• Assertive in addressing quality issues and driving timely resolutions.
• Proven problem-solving skills under pressure and during disruptions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in sourcing and procurement of goods and services within quality standards and budget.
• Support negotiations to achieve favourable pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
• Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate performance.
• Process purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders with complete documentation.
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with departments to forecast demand.
• Inspect incoming goods to ensure quality and escalate discrepancies.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships and serve as primary contact for inquiries.
• Assist in developing procurement strategies to optimize costs and efficiency.
• Prepare regular procurement reports and cost-savings updates.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of procurement processes and systems.

Skills

Negotiation strategies

Supplier relationship management

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Multilingual communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / SCM / Engineering

Job description

Synergy Staffing in Shah Alam is seeking a procurement professional to manage sourcing, purchasing, and supplier relationships within a manufacturing setting.

The role emphasizes negotiating favorable terms, cost-saving initiatives, and maintaining inventory levels while ensuring quality. Strong communication in English, Mandarin, and Bahasa Malaysia will be essential when coordinating with local and international suppliers.