Job Purpose and Impact

The Associate Buyer, will handle basic country or multicounty sourcing routine activities. In this role, you will coordinate and execute low to medium complex procurement requirements including managing end-to-end procurement activities.

Key Accountabilities

•    Execute medium complex requests for sourcing process.
•    Drive the implementation of local sourcing decisions and support the execution of regional/sub-regional sourcing strategies to ensure alignment with overall procurement goals.
•    Provide inputs & supports to regional/subregional category team for category strategy development and execution that is relevant for SEA subregion.
•    Build and apply a comprehensive understanding of local, stakeholder and procurement landscape.
•    Follow established procedures to select suppliers for procurement of non contracted materials, goods, services and supplies.
•    Administer transactions associated with obtaining goods and services.
•    Handle basic issues and problems under direct supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
•    Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience, prefer major in technology or engineering.
•    Other minimum qualifications may apply.

Preferred Qualifications

•    Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in procurement or a related field.
•    Good English communication skills, both written and verbal.
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Power BI is a plus.
•    Willing to be based in Port Klang.