An automotive service company is seeking an Assistant Procurement Manager to manage its procurement activities to streamline its processes and liaise with internal stakeholders to drive cost saving initiatives and meet stringent deadlines.

About the Assistant Procurement Manager Role:
In this role, you will be responsible for leading the procurement activities such as planning and purchasing of trade materials as well as driving cost saving initiatives in order to ensure smooth supply of materials from supplier to service centres.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare material requisition, purchase orders and other related procurement documents
• Develop and implement dual sourcing activities to ensure alternative suppliers
• Drive vendor selection and cost management by negotiating contracts and implementing cost saving strategies
• Monitor and manage inventory levels to ensure optimal stock levels and reducing SLOB and ageing stock
• Maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure timely deliveries and to resolve any issues with regards to stocking, logistics and order fulfilment
• Collaborate with transporters to manage distribution and warehouse activities to optimise efficiency and costs
• Proactively identify improvement opportunities in operations and develop strategies to improve processes and further reduce costs

To succeed in this role, you will need to possess good leadership skills and strong hands-on knowledge in purchasing activities to ensure that all purchasing activities are in line with the company’s goals.

Key Requirements:

• Degree in supply chain, business administration or any related field
• Over five years of work experience in a purchasing function in manufacturing/retail industry
• Able to use Microsoft Office
• Fluent in written and spoken English language
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently whilst still being a team player
• Application is open to Malaysians and/or candidates with existing right to employment in Malaysia

This company is fast paced and values thought provoking talents.

If you are a dynamic and self-driven person who is looking to be part of a growing team to bring the company to new heights, then this Assistant Procurement Manager role is the opportunity for you.

Apply now or email me at justin.tang@robertwalters.com.my / call me at 03-2303 7067 to discuss this new opportunity.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C