RESPONSIBILITIES
- Evaluated, compared and negotiated at the best price from the selected supplier.
- Attained quotations from the supplier with the correct requirements from internal customers.
- Recommended on the best deal that are aligned with the project needs and requirements.
- Maintained at the most optimum budget for each of the project handled.
- Scheduled proper requisitions to ensure that the delivery time of the materials is within the stipulated time.
- Coordinated with the freight forwarders such as TNT, F-Dex, and DHL for the custom release process.
- Inspected the materials to ensure that there is no defected materials by refer to the Auto-Cad drawing and purchase order.
- Suggested to supplier to consolidate for the ready shipment in one delivery schedule where possible to reduce the company shipping cost by at least 5%.
- Responded to over 10 customer calls daily and clarified the status of their shipments and any problems that aroused.
- Established in sourcing for local and foreign suppliers should the appointed suppliers can't meet the organization requirements.
- Maintained a record of all outstanding purchase orders with external vendors.
- Arranged transportation and forwarding services for all orders to ensure material is delivered as per schedule.
- Managed for all duty customs sales and tax functions, including certification and verification, and compliance with government agencies.
REQUIREMENTS
- A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, supply chain management, or any related field
- At least 5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- Experience working with suppliers from China is a plus
- Knowledge of customs regulations and import/export laws in Malaysia
- Familiarity with software Auto-Cad
- Ability to manage a team and work collaboratively with cross-functional departments
- Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia, and proficiency in Chinese is added advantage