Kerja Sepenuh Masa Indirect Buyer (sports retail), Gaji tinggi MYR 9,500 di Mindpec Solutions Federal Territory - Maukerja

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Indirect Buyer to join our procurement team and play a key role in developing and executing local purchasing strategies aligned with the company’s global procurement objectives.

In this role, you will be responsible for strategic sourcing, category management, supplier negotiations, cost optimization, and supplier relationship management. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to deliver sustainable cost savings, manage procurement risks, and ensure compliance with company policies and ESG standards.

Key Responsibilities1. Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

• Develop and implement local procurement strategies for assigned indirect categories in alignment with global purchasing objectives.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and business leaders to understand requirements, challenge specifications, and identify opportunities for cost optimization and process improvements.
• Conduct Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis and identify potential cost-saving opportunities to support budgeting and financial planning.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including market research, supplier identification, RFI/RFQ/RFP processes, tender management, negotiations, and contract execution.
• Incorporate Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations into sourcing activities and supplier evaluations.
• Ensure sourcing projects are delivered within agreed timelines, budgets, and procurement policies.

2. Supplier Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain strong, strategic relationships with key suppliers and service providers.
• Conduct market intelligence and supplier research to identify market trends, potential risks, cost opportunities, and innovative solutions.
• Review and optimize the supplier panel to improve efficiency, competitiveness, and supply continuity.
• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and evaluations against agreed KPIs, service levels, compliance requirements, and the company’s Code of Conduct.
• Identify critical supplier risks and develop appropriate mitigation and business continuity plans.
• Collaborate with suppliers to identify and implement innovative solutions that create additional value for the business.

3. Cost Savings & Procurement Performance

• Establish effective mechanisms to track and report negotiated and realized savings.
• Work closely with Finance and Management to validate savings and ensure accurate reporting of procurement benefits.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement, tender, supplier, and contract information within the company’s digital procurement systems.
• Monitor procurement KPIs and identify opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency and overall procurement performance.

4. Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies, global procurement standards, and applicable governance requirements.
• Promote the adoption of framework agreements, preferred suppliers, and digital procurement tools across the organization.
• Act as a procurement business partner and advocate for best practices among internal stakeholders.
• Identify process gaps and implement continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen the maturity and effectiveness of the local procurement function.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 4–8 years of relevant experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, purchasing, or category management.
• Strong experience in Indirect Procurement / Strategic Sourcing is highly preferred.
• Proven experience managing RFI/RFQ/RFP, tenders, supplier negotiations, and contract execution.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills, with experience in TCO, cost optimization, and savings tracking.
• Experience in supplier relationship and performance management.
• Good understanding of procurement governance, compliance, and supplier risk management.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence internal business teams.
• Experience working with regional or global procurement teams will be an advantage.
• Familiarity with procurement systems and digital sourcing tools is preferred.
• Knowledge of ESG and sustainable procurement practices is an added advantage.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is a strategic and commercially driven procurement professional who can move beyond transactional purchasing. You should be comfortable managing complex sourcing projects, negotiating with suppliers, identifying measurable savings opportunities, and partnering with stakeholders to deliver long-term business value.

Pay: RM6,500.00 - RM9,500.00 per month

Benefits:

• Gym membership
• Opportunities for promotion
• Professional development

Work Location: In person