Strategic Trading Procurement Lead

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia seeks a strategic Purchasing Manager to lead trading procurement and optimize sourcing, supplier relationships, and terms to maximize profitability in Kuala Lumpur.

You will drive strategic sourcing, monitor market trends, and coordinate with logistics and sales to align procurement with inventory needs while tracking supplier KPIs to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in procurement in trading/fast-moving environment.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and contract management skills.
• Proficient in SAP, Oracle, and advanced Excel.
• Bachelor’s degree in SCM, Business Admin, or International Trading.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing: Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable suppliers to expand our trading portfolio.
• Commercial Negotiation: Lead contract negotiations, pricing structures, and payment terms for optimal margins.
• Market Analysis: Monitor market trends, price fluctuations, and demand shifts for data-driven decisions.
• Inventory & Supply Management: Collaborate with logistics and sales to align procurement with inventory needs and prevent stockouts or overstocking.
• Supplier Performance: Establish and track KPIs for vendor performance, ensuring quality and timely delivery.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Contract management

Education

Bachelors SCM

Bachelors Business Admin

BIT

Associate Degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Randstad Malaysia seeks a strategic Purchasing Manager to lead trading procurement and optimize sourcing, supplier relationships, and terms to maximize profitability in Kuala Lumpur.

You will drive strategic sourcing, monitor market trends, and coordinate with logistics and sales to align procurement with inventory needs while tracking supplier KPIs to ensure quality and on-time delivery.