AS-MY-Kuala Lumpur**Job Description and Qualifications**Job Description Summary- This position reports to Procurement Operations Manager, Southeast Asia. He/she is responsible for Plant Project (PPO), Plant Operation (GO) and Supply Chain Operation purchases on equipments and services, plant/machinery spare parts, raw materials, other materials, import/export and logistics services in Southeast Asia. He/she shall develop sourcing strategy on commodities assigned, evaluate, manage and provide feedback to suppliers regarding their performance, assist in developing & negotiating supply agreements, obtain quotations & negotiate better pricing, review Purchase Requisitions, issue Purchase Orders and follow-up on the progress. He/she shall have good knowledge in ASEAN import/export requirements and procedures, and be resourceful in providing materials, services and labor markets information to support sub-region bidding activities- To identify opportunities for cost reduction through spend analysis, develop sourcing strategy or CI event together with stakeholders, prepare and facilitate bidding process, analyze, award, communicate, roll out and implement the sourcing strategy.- To obtain budgetary quotes for plant equipments and services, plant/machinery spare parts and materials from approved suppliers, providing procurement support to Plant Operations/Supply Chain Operations in bidding- To provide market trend information for materials/commodities relating to the equipment, material and labor/service industry- To prepare bidders list, and circulate to the respective departments for comments- To participate/lead in bidders' conference together with respective cross-functional teams- To prepare and send tender documents to selected bidders for bidding- To prepare and analyze bid tabulations upon receipt of tender documents from bidders, make recommendations to project and construction teams on vendors to award- To issue letter of award to successful bidders upon completion of Bid Tab approval- To seek and qualify new reliable suppliers of equipment, spare parts, materials and services- To obtain quotations and negotiate for better pricing from approved suppliers- To review and convert Purchase Requisitions from requestors into Purchase Orders and ensure that all purchasing activities comply with established Purchasing Policies and Practices applicable- To release Purchase Orders to vendors- To follow-up and monitor closely the progress of purchases from the time of order to the time of receipt- To resolve common and complex delivery, pricing and product quality disputes with vendors- To provide feedback to suppliers regarding their performance and potential for future business opportunities with Air Products- To negotiate with forwarding agents for shipments, manage import custom clearance in relation to custom duty exemptions, clear shipments up to the point of delivery to project site- To perform any other related duties and responsibilities as directed by superiors**Req No.**- 48103BR**Employment Status**- Full Time**Organization**- Global Industrial Gases**Business Sector / Division**- Industrial Gases Asia**Region**- Asia**Country**- Malaysia
