Northern Solar Hiring! Full Time Procurement Manager in Selangor, Earn up to MYR 9,300 - Ricebowl

A. Procurement Planning & Project Delivery

· Lead end-to-end procurement for solar PV, BIPV, electrical, construction, M&E, logistics and related project requirements.

· Develop project procurement plans based on approved BOQs, project schedules, technical specifications, budgets and required-on-site dates.

· Ensure timely sourcing, tendering, supplier evaluation, negotiation, PO issuance, expediting and delivery of materials and services.

· Monitor all active procurement packages, including PR, RFQ, quotation, PO, delivery, goods receipt, invoice and payment status.

· Identify and escalate procurement risks, including long-lead items, delayed deliveries, price increases, supplier capacity constraints, quality issues and import/customs matters.

· Coordinate closely with Project, Technical/Design, QS/Commercial, Finance and Warehouse teams to ensure procurement activities support project delivery requirements.

B. Supplier Management

· Develop, maintain and manage an approved supplier base for relevant categories of materials, equipment, logistics and subcontracted services.

· Conduct supplier sourcing, due diligence, evaluation, selection, performance monitoring and periodic re-evaluation.

· Negotiate pricing, payment terms, credit terms, delivery schedules, warranty obligations, replacement terms and other commercial conditions.

· Review and manage quotations, tender comparisons, purchase orders, supply agreements and procurement-related contractual obligations.

· Manage supplier delivery performance, disputes, claims, non-conforming materials, replacements, credit notes and warranty matters.

· Develop alternative suppliers and contingency sourcing strategies for critical or high-risk materials.

C. Purchase Order, Costing Financial Control

· Ensure all purchases comply with approved budgets, specifications, procurement procedures and delegated approval authority.

· Monitor PO commitments, delivery balances, price variances, supplier invoices, SOAs, credit notes and outstanding payment matters.

· Work with Finance to reconcile supplier invoices, supplier SOAs, goods receipt records and payment status.

· Support cash-flow planning by maintaining forecasts for committed, expected and upcoming purchases.

· Track and report procurement savings, cost avoidance, budget variances and commercial risks.

D. Warehouse, Stock & Logistic Control

· Oversee procurement coordination with warehouse and logistics activities to ensure materials are received, stored, allocated and issued to projects accurately.

· Maintain visibility of stock balances, locations, material condition and project allocation for key materials and equipment.

· Lead periodic stock counts and ensure timely investigation and resolution of stock discrepancies.

· Monitor slow-moving, excess, damaged, obsolete, defective and warranty-return materials, and recommend corrective or disposal actions.

· Plan stock movement and material allocation to project sites in line with project construction schedules.

· Coordinate delivery scheduling, transport arrangements, import/customs clearance and documentation where applicable.

E. Team Leadership, Reporting & Governance

· Lead, coach and supervise the Procurement team, including task allocation, capability development and performance management.

· Maintain accurate, complete and retrievable procurement records, including quotations, tender evaluations, POs, contracts, delivery documents, supplier records and trackers.

· Ensure the Procurement & Inventory Master Document List, SOPs, templates, registers and controlled records are current and properly maintained.

· Prepare monthly management reports covering procurement status, open POs, delivery performance, supplier issues, inventory position, upcoming material requirements and key risks.

· Maintain high standards of ethical procurement, confidentiality, conflict-of-interest management and compliance with company approval limits.

· Perform other duties reasonably assigned by the Operations Director.

Job Requirements:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline.

· Minimum 8–10 years of progressively responsible procurement, supply-chain or commercial experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.

· Demonstrated experience in project-based procurement, preferably in solar PV, renewable energy, EPC, electrical/M&E, construction, infrastructure or industrial sectors.

· Practical experience procuring technical materials and equipment, including electrical components, cables, mounting systems, inverters, switchgear, construction materials or equivalent categories.

· Strong capability in tendering, quotation comparison, supplier evaluation, commercial negotiation, PO administration, contract terms and delivery expediting.

· Working knowledge of inventory controls, warehouse stock management, material allocation and stock reconciliation.

· Experience coordinating with Finance on supplier invoices, SOAs, credit terms, payment status and purchase commitments.

· Strong Excel skills, including advanced spreadsheet tracking, reporting, PivotTables, lookups and data analysis. Experience with ERP, accounting or inventory-management systems is preferred.

· Strong written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia.

· High integrity, attention to detail, commercial judgement, ownership, ability to work under project deadlines and willingness to visit supplier, warehouse and project sites when required.

Pay: RM8,500.00 - RM9,300.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Maternity leave
• Opportunities for promotion
• Professional development

Work Location: In person