About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Procurement Executive to join our Supply Chain Management team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing procurement activities, sourcing suppliers, negotiating competitive pricing, and ensuring the timely delivery of materials and services to support the company's operational and project requirements.
The ideal candidate should possess strong negotiation, vendor management, and procurement skills, preferably with experience in the electrical, power, engineering, manufacturing, or construction industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day procurement and purchasing activities to support operational and project requirements.
- Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to obtain competitive pricing, quality products, and favourable purchasing terms.
- Prepare and evaluate requests for quotations (RFQs), conduct quotation comparisons, and recommend suitable suppliers.
- Prepare and process purchase orders (POs) in accordance with company procurement procedures.
- Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials, equipment, and services.
- Monitor outstanding purchase orders and follow up on delivery schedules to prevent project delays.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with existing and potential suppliers.
- Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier information, quotations, and purchasing documentation.
- Work closely with internal departments to understand purchasing requirements and ensure timely procurement support.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and improvements in procurement processes.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, procedures, and quality standards.
- Assist in resolving supplier-related issues, including delivery delays, pricing discrepancies, and product quality concerns.
- Perform other procurement-related duties as assigned by management.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Minimum SPM or Diploma in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
- A Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline will be an added advantage.
- Minimum 2 years of working experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management.
- Experience in the electrical, power, engineering, manufacturing, or construction industry is preferred.
- Proven experience in sourcing, vendor management, price negotiation, and purchasing activities.
- Good understanding of procurement procedures and purchasing processes.
- Ability to evaluate supplier quotations, conduct cost comparisons, and negotiate competitive pricing.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge of electrical products, equipment, and construction materials will be an added advantage.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
- Capable of handling multiple purchasing requirements and meeting deadlines.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and responsible.
- Positive working attitude and ability to collaborate effectively with internal departments and external suppliers.
Benefits:
- Opportunities for promotion
- Professional development
Application Question(s):
- What is your notice period?
- What is your current salary?
- What is your expected salary?
Work Location: In person