Procurement Assistant Manager

Responsibilities

1. Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
2. Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.
3. Prepare bid awards requiring board approval.
4. Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.
5. Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
6. Review, evaluate, and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids.
7. Administer online purchasing systems.
8. Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
9. Interview and hire staff, and oversee staff training.
10. Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
11. Resolve vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers.
12. Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability.
13. Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
14. Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
15. Represent companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
16. Prepare reports regarding market conditions and merchandise costs.
17. Arrange for disposal of surplus materials.
18. Undertake any other duties arising from time to time as instructed by Head of Department.

Job Success Requirements

1. Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
2. Develop organizational policies or programs.
3. Implement organizational process or policy changes.
4. Interview employees, customers, or others to collect information.
5. Coordinate with external parties to exchange information.
6. Bachelor Degree in Procurement / Logistics.
7. Minimum 5 years timber purchasing experience.
8. Critical thinking, decision making and problem solving skills.

Your application will include the following questions:

• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Procurement Manager?
• Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Timber Manager?

Company Overview: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics, 101-1,000 employees. KLK Hardwood Floor Sdn Bhd (KLKHF) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kuala Lumpur-Kepong Berhad. BKB commenced production in 1994 with the factory located in Ipoh, Perak. The factory has a built-up area of more than 28,000 sqm and features some of the latest state-of-art engineered hardwood flooring technology from leading European wood machinery and equipment manufacturers. #J-18808-Ljbffr