DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To perform sourcing, compiling, negotiating and evaluating the prices, specifications, and terms of the general / MRO (machinery repair, maintenance and operational) items to support the optimal decision for purchase. To assist in resolving issues or escalations triggered by requestors and ensures that all business relationships within the area of responsibilities are governed by appropriate contractual documents. To update new approved vendors in ASL (Approved Supplier Listing) and carry out vendors' performance assessment to recommend or remove vendor from ASL. Ensure a ready pool of pre-qualified and preferred vendors is in place to support operational requirements. To collaborate cross-functionally with the stakeholders to complete if any Capex projects within timeline successfully. To periodically benchmark commodity data to ascertain competitiveness. To liaise with Accounts to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices, as necessary for the business with the supplier. To discuss defective or unacceptable new goods or services with users, vendors, and others to determine cause of problem and take corrective and preventative action. To negotiate contracts, improved prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods. To manage vendors to achieve competitive cost, lead-time, quality and delivery performance, as well as, participate in supplier audits as and when needed. To ensure that all purchasing documentations are centrally filed and available at all times to support audits. To involve in continuous improvements in areas of lead-time, cost reductions that meet company and department goal / KPI which includes risk management. To undertake other responsibilities as and when assigned from time to time. JOB REQUIREMENTS Candidate must possess at least a Diploma, Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree, Economics, Business Studies/Administration/Management, Commerce or equivalent. At least 2 year(s) of working experience in sourcing and general procurement activities. Possess good understanding of suppliers' landscapes, integrity, independent, resourceful and can drive and engage stakeholders with minimal supervision. Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, highly adaptable and able to manage workload based on changing priorities. Excellent analytical, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills in English. Effective negotiation and follow-up skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and experience in ERP system (Oracle) preferred. Must be willing to be based in Pulau Indah, Selangor
