Higher Executive - Procurement

About the role

The Higher Executive - Procurement supports the development of procurement strategies by monitoring inventory movement and reconciling supplies with established procedures. The role covers forecasting, material planning and procurement in line with regulatory requirements, and supports vendor management through established supplier selection processes. It also involves liaising with internal and external stakeholders and taking part in training and performance improvement activities.

Key responsibilities

• Implement the green procurement plan and carry out procurement activities in line with product specifications, customer needs and company ESG guidelines and policies.
• Use data analytics and software integration to handle routine procurement tasks with minimal human intervention, strengthen supply chain resilience and help prevent cybersecurity breaches.
• Gather supplier data on digital dashboards and manage the supplier selection process, including continuous review of e-procurement systems, fair competition criteria and support for negotiations on contract terms.
• Manage green procurement activities, including real-time inventory analysis, inventory planning, tracking and scheduling of stock movements and replenishment.
• Collaborate with Operations and Finance on payments and collections, and support emergency procurement for urgent needs such as haze, pandemic and other emergencies.
• Address customer complaints on products and service standards, and communicate the organisation's sustainable procurement policies to customers.
• Support the adoption of technologies and system upgrades, and use data analytics to review work processes and drive continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Degree or diploma in Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain or equivalent certification.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in procurement or purchasing.
• Strong interpersonal skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office applications; knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform applications.
• Knowledge of SAP is an added advantage.