Cuckoo International (MAL) Hiring! Full Time Assistant Manager, Procurement in Federal Territory, Earn up to MYR 8,000 - Ricebowl

About the Role

A Procurement Assistant Manager oversees end-to-end purchasing, supplier relationships, and contract negotiations to ensure cost-effective, timely acquisition of goods and services. Key duties include managing vendor performance, analysing market trends for cost savings, enforcing company compliance, and aligned with our long-term fiscal goals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Supplier Management

• Source, evaluate, and develop relationships with vendors to secure favourable pricing, quality and delivery terms

2. Negotiation & Contracting

• Lead commercial negotiations on pricing, contracts, and service agreements.

3. Purchasing & Operations

• Facilitate, review, and authorize purchase orders.

4. Cost Optimization

• Perform cost-down activities, benchmarking, and spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.

5. Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure all procurement activities comply with organizational policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
• Conduct financial health checks on key suppliers to ensure supply chain stability and prevent disruptions.

6. Contract Management

• Work closely with the legal and finance teams to ensure all vendor contracts have favourable payment terms (e.g., Net 30/60) and robust SLAs.

7. Cross-functional collaboration

• Leading cross-functional collaboration to streamline procurement processes, driving operational efficiency.

8. Monthly Report

• Develop and present monthly procurement reports to the management team, highlighting cost-savings, total cost of ownership (TCO), and efficiency gains.

9. Team Leadership

• Supervise and mentor a Procurement Executive. Set their KPIs, review their contract drafts, and ensure their workload is balanced and effective.

Key Requirements

• Education: Degree in Accounting / Finance, Business, or Supply Chain; ACCA, CPA, CPSM or CIPS or equivalent, pursuing professional qualification preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 6 years’ relevant GL experience. Strong understanding of P&L statements, balance sheets, and how procurement impacts the company's bottom line
• Language Proficiency: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia (Mandarin is a plus).
• Technical Skills: Preferably with exposure to ERP (Oracle/Kingdee/SAP). Familiar with audit preparation and compliance in a listed-company environment. Advanced skills in multi-variable negotiations (price, terms, service levels, and scalability).
• Personal & Interpersonal Skills: Meticulous, deadline-driven, and able to handle high-volume transactional data. Proven ability to manage or mentor junior staff; ability to delegate effectively while maintaining accountability

Pay: RM7,000.00 - RM8,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Maternity leave
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How long is your notice period?

Experience:

• ERP systems: 3 years (Preferred)
• Procurement: 6 years (Required)
• General ledger accounting: 6 years (Required)

Work Location: In person