Procurement Buyer – Assistant Manager / Manager (FMCG Background)
Job Title: Procurement Buyer – Assistant Manager / Manager
Job Category: Procurement / Purchasing / Supply Chain
Experience Required: 5–10 years
Industry: Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)
Language Requirement: Bahasa Malaysia – Read, Write and Speak
Key Responsibilities
- Process and manage procurement and sourcing requests in accordance with established procedures.
- Obtain quotations from suppliers and coordinate sourcing activities to meet business requirements.
- Conduct price comparisons and evaluate supplier quotations based on cost, quality, delivery timelines, and other relevant criteria.
- Follow up with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely submission of quotations, order fulfilment, and delivery commitments.
- Manage low-to-medium-value purchasing activities while ensuring compliance with procurement policies and approval processes.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to clarify purchasing requirements and resolve procurement-related issues.
- Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Maintain accurate procurement records, quotation documentation, and purchasing reports.
- Identify opportunities for cost optimisation, process improvement, and sourcing efficiency.
- Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, internal controls, and relevant procedures.
Requirements
- 5–10 years of relevant experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or buyer-related roles.
- Mandatory: Previous working experience in the FMCG industry.
- Experience with established FMCG companies such as Nestlé, Kellogg’s, or similar organisations will be an advantage.
- Strong knowledge of sourcing processes, supplier quotation management, price comparisons, and vendor follow-ups.
- Experience managing low-to-medium-value purchases and monitoring supplier SLA compliance.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia, with the ability to read, write, and speak fluently.
- Good organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple procurement requests.
- Ability to work independently and meet procurement timelines in a fast-paced environment.
Pay: RM3,000.00 - RM7,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Education:
- Diploma/Advanced Diploma (Preferred)
Experience:
- Procurement: 5 years (Preferred)
- Purchasing: 5 years (Preferred)
- FMCG: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person