Sourcing/ Procurement Specialist - IT

• Conducive Training Provided
• Fast Career Progression
• Attractive Remuneration Package

A leading manufacturing multinational corporation. With a 3 billion USD worldwide market, it is looking to expand its Malaysia shared services center and hire Regional Procurement/ Sourcing Specialist talents. There are junior up to senior positions available across accounting divisions.


Responsibilities

1. Sourcing:
   • Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers, evaluate sourcing options, and develop strategic sourcing plans that align with organizational goals.
2. Supplier Negotiations:
   
   
   • Collaborate with suppliers to negotiate favorable terms, pricing, and contractual agreements.
   • Identify opportunities for cost savings and value-added initiatives through supplier negotiations.
3. Purchase Request (PR) and Purchase Order (PO) Management:
   
   
   • Effectively manage the issuance of PRs and POs to suppliers, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
   • Maintain a systematic record of all PRs and POs for future reference and auditing purposes.
   • Facilitate communication with internal stakeholders to align PRs with organizational needs.
4. Obsolete Purchase Order Maintenance:
   
   
   • Regularly review and update old or obsolete purchase orders to maintain accuracy and compliance with changing business requirements.
   • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for streamlining or eliminating unnecessary POs.
5. Contract Review and Alignment:
   
   
   • Thoroughly review supplier contracts to ensure alignment with purchase orders and organizational standards.
   • Identify any discrepancies or areas for improvement in existing contracts and proactively address them.
6. Conversion of PRs to POs:
   
   
   • Accurately convert purchase requests into purchase orders, adhering to established processes and guidelines.
   • Validate that all PRs are compliant with relevant policies and procedures prior to conversion.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred.
• Proven experience in procurement or purchasing roles, with a strong understanding of international procurement best practices, at least 2 - 3 years in related roles.
• Familiarity with procurement software and tools for efficient PR/PO management (SAP - MM, Ariba/Catelog System).
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain positive supplier relationships.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders.
• A commitment to upholding the highest ethical and professional standards in procurement.

How To Apply

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Due to the volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

JTK Number: JTKSM 995 | Company Registration Number: 201301019088 (1048918-T)

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