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Procurement Specialist

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This job is for a Procurement Specialist at a leading financial messaging company. You might like this job because you’ll manage procurement processes, work with suppliers, and help improve the efficiency of purchasing goods and services globally!

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

Job Description

ABOUT US

We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy. 

We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.   

Job Summary

We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to join our Procurement team and support the execution of procurement activities in accordance with company policies and procedures. Reporting to a Senior Procurement Specialist, this role will coordinate procurement operations of small to medium complexity, ensuring timely delivery of services and compliance with procurement standards.

The Procurement Specialist is expected to contribute to purchase execution, supplier coordination, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role plays a key part in supporting cross-functional collaboration, maintaining accurate records, and helping to optimize procurement performance and service delivery across assigned categories.

Key Responsibilities

  • Execute day-to-day procurement activities in a timely and accurate manner, including preparing and defining requests for quotation/proposal, negotiating with vendors, issuing purchase orders, proposing contracts in line with internal policies.
  • Ensure smooth end-to-end delivery of goods and services by tracking progress, following up with vendors, and proactively resolving delivery or invoicing issues. Escalate complex matters as needed.
  • Act as a key contact for internal stakeholders, providing regular updates on procurement progress and proactively advising on any issues or delays affecting purchase requests.
  • Contribute to procurement-related projects by executing assigned workstreams or managing small-scale initiatives independently.
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal customers to understand business needs, ensure compliance with approved spend levels, and deliver value through efficient procurement support.
  • Develop procurement knowledge in assigned categories, with guidance from senior colleagues and internal documentation.
  • Manage daily interactions with internal and external stakeholders, including coordination, issue resolution, and performance follow-up.
  • Prepare standard procurement reports, presentations, and data analyses to support operations, reporting, and decision-making.
  • Continuously develop procurement knowledge and stay up to date on market trends, supplier capabilities, and purchasing techniques to contribute effectively to team objectives.

What You Will Need

  • A degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
  • Minimum 2–4 years of relevant procurement or purchasing experience, preferably in a regional or global business environment.
  • Experience with procure-to-pay (P2P) processes and basic contract terms is preferred.
  • Familiar with sourcing, supplier coordination, and transactional procurement operations.
  • Experience working in a cross-functional and multicultural environment is an advantage.

What we offer

We put you in control of career

We give you a competitive package

We help you perform at your best

We help you make a difference

We give you the freedom to be yourself

We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.

If you believe you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us to request accommodation.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.


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Company Benefits

Flexible Working

Enjoy the freedom to work where and when you’re most productive with our flexible working options.

Competitive Package

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package to ensure you feel valued for your contributions.

Healthy Annual Leave Package

Take the time you need to recharge with our generous annual leave allowance

Strong Medical Insurance

Stay covered with comprehensive medical insurance for you and your loved ones.

Competitive Child Leave Policy

We support working parents with a child leave policy designed to help you balance work and family life.

Employee Assistance

Access professional support whenever you need it through our dedicated Employee Assistance Program.


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Swift Support Services Malaysia

Swift is the way the world moves value. We do this every single instant of every single day, right across the world. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands. Swift is unique. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We have constantly...