Procurement Manager

About our client:

Our client is a Malaysian Convenience Store brand which focuses on the concept of bringing neighborhood grocery plus convenience idea to the consumer market with around 100 outlets nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

1. End-to-End Non-Trade Procurement

• Manage all non-trade purchasing activities across the retail chain including store supplies office supplies operational materials packaging and equipment.
• Lead sourcing vendor comparison negotiation and execution of purchases to ensure cost-effectiveness and timely delivery.
• Handle procurement needs for new store openings including setup materials and essential items.
• Support events and campaigns including sourcing and comparing doorgifts promotional items non-trade merchandise and other event-related materials.
• Evaluate external vendors when event items are outsourced ensuring cost quality and reliability meet requirements.

2. Cross-Department Procurement Support

• Collaborate with multiple Heads of Departments (HoDs) to identify purchasing needs (e.g. packaging materials consumables operational support items).
• Provide end-to-end procurement support including vendor sourcing price benchmarking quality checking and order execution.

3. Vendor & Supplier Management

• Build and maintain a strong supplier ecosystem across various categories.
• Conduct vendor assessment price comparison performance reviews and compliance checks.
• Manage procurement documentation approval workflows and maintain adherence to purchasing policies.

4. RFQ/RFP Management

• Prepare issue and evaluate RFQs/RFPs for key procurement categories.
• Analyze proposals and recommend suppliers based on cost quality reliability and alignment with specifications.

5. Supply Chain Support (Operational Performance)

• Assist in evaluating outsourced service providers (e.g. logistics/3PL partners) to ensure they meet performance and cost targets.
• Lead sourcing and comparison for alternative service providers when required ensuring smooth operational continuity.

Key Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Procurement or related field.
• 35 years of procurement experience preferably in retail FMCG or multi-outlet environments.
• Strong experience in non-trade purchasing vendor sourcing negotiation and cost benchmarking.
• Experienced in sourcing & purchasing from China whereby Mandarin proficiency is critical.
• Proficient in RFQ/RFP processes and procurement best practices.
• Proactive resourceful and able to operate independently.
• Good understanding of supply chain operations and vendor performance evaluation.
• Strong analytical negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Excellent communication skills to work with multiple HODs and external suppliers.
• Highly organized strong attention to detail and capable of handling multiple procurement requests concurrently.

Location:

Subang Jaya Selangor

Remuneration:

MYR 7500 to MYR 9500 (Can be further discussed based on experience)

Consultant in charge:

Kah Wai (WhatsApp text only)

Remark:
Due to high volume of applications only candidates that are shortlisted will be contacted.