Supply Chain Management Executive

Pengerang Gas Solutions; Johor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gas solutions provider in Johor, Malaysia, seeks a Procurement Specialist to drive the procurement strategy and manage supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience in procurement processes within a manufacturing setting. Responsibilities include managing procurement activities, ensuring compliance with policies, and supporting cost optimization initiatives. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on operational excellence and effective supplier management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of leading/supporting procurement processes in a manufacturing organization.
• Experience in negotiations and influencing change successfully.
• Hands-on knowledge and usage of SAP and SRM tool is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive the procurement strategy and activities aligned with PGSSB’s policies.
• Manage procurement processes including sourcing, bidding, and contract management.
• Develop strong relationships with suppliers to ensure service and material availability.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving abilities

Commercial awareness

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or Business

Tools

SAP

SRM

Job description

Executes and drives the procurement strategy and activities at ASU RAPID, actively managing the spend and suppliers, in alignment with PGSSB’s policies, targets and objectives. Safely supports plant reliability by ensuring services and materials are in place, whilst developing strong relationships with suppliers. Takes an active and early role in engaging with the business to identify and support opportunities to optimize cost (TCO).

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. HSSE

Ensures suppliers and contractors follow the law, PGSSB HSSE policy, and all relevant HSSE standards within RAPID complex and PGSSB guidelines

2. Procurement

PROCUREMENT STRATEGY & GOVERNANCE

Supports development and leads implementation of PGSSB procurement plan, processes, SAP/SRM and procedures, in alignment with PGSSB LOA

Understands the business requirements and identifies opportunities for Procurement to deliver value and savings

Leverage the strength of the JV partners to get the best value for PGSSB

Develops, manages and is the custodian for procurement documentation

SOURCING & CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

Manages the procurement process, including sourcing, screening, bidding, commercial negotiations, award, expediting, contract management and the tender committee process. Is the primary interface with suppliers

Responsible for the creation and issuance of request for quotations to meet agreed schedules and business KPls

Manages procurement related transactions in SAP and SRM

Timely conversion of all purchase requisitions into formal Purchase Orders and transmits to the respective vendors; manages delivery

Coordinates with end user and Finance where needed to promote smooth and accurate payment

Leads contract management and contractor/supplier performance management

OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

Engages with end users and suppliers; implementing associated contracts required for PGSSB to achieve its operational goals, and where appropriate provides suitable levels of risk mitigation and prevention

Supports site audits and is responsible for close out of allocated corrective actions

Supports the establishment and maintenance of quality assurance systems

Supports ASU turnaround execution planning through engagement of suppliers

Supports Materials Cataloguing, Materials Requirement Planning (MRP), Stock Management (Stock Analysis & Stock Take) and Surplus Materials Management

3. Mindset, Behaviour and Culture

Ensures the code of conduct and business ethics policies are observed in all dealings with suppliers and business partners, fostering relationships based on mutual respect

Possesses a high sense of commitment, ownership, integrity and loyalty that contributes to PGSSB’s operational excellence

KEY INTERFACES

Senior & middle managers to ensure early involvement in major purchases

End-users to ensure price agreements are utilised and feedback is obtained on quality and usefulness, and supplier performance

Procurement team from JV partners for guidance, support, share experiences and learnings

Suppliers to ensure that we are maximising the value we get from the relationship

Potential suppliers to understand their value proposition and to maintain a competitive environment

Government agencies and authorities for licenses, permits, import documentations, etc.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & BEHAVIOURS

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Engineering, Supply Chain or Business

Experience in negotiations & influencing change successfully

Hands‑on knowledge and usage of SAP and SRM tool is preferred

An understanding of the nature of the products/services to be procured as they are used in the company would be ideal

Minimum 2 years of leading/supporting procurement processes in a manufacturing organization

SKILLS

Able to work under pressure/perform to deadlines and solve problems

Commercial & legal awareness with project/Contract management ability

Able to leverage the support of the JV partners’ organisation

CRITICAL BEHAVIOURS

Perform the tasks with integrity