JOB POSITION

Assistant Manager - Procurement

Assistant Manager - Procurement

  • Sunway Big Box Retail Park & Sunway Citrine

Job Description

To oversee and manage end-to-end procurement activities for Southern Malls, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and compliant purchasing of goods and services. The role will support increasing procurement volume, improve turnaround time, and provide guidance to supporting procurement staff.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Operations

  • Manage and oversee procurement activities for Southern Malls, including non-marketing and marketing-related requirements.

  • Handle end-to-end procurement processes: sourcing, quotation/tender evaluation, negotiations, purchase order issuance, and delivery coordination.

  • Ensure procurement requests are processed efficiently and within agreed turnaround times.

  • Monitor procurement workload and prioritize requests to meet operational needs.

Vendor & Contract Management

  • Source, evaluate, and manage suppliers to ensure quality, cost competitiveness, and service reliability.

  • Conduct price negotiations and cost analysis to achieve value for money.

  • Support contract administration, renewals, and supplier performance evaluations.

  • Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and governance standards.

Stakeholder Coordination

  • Work closely with mall operations, marketing, finance, and end users to understand requirements and align procurement solutions.

  • Coordinate with COE procurement teams where applicable to ensure smooth execution of marketing-related orders.

  • Act as a key point of contact for procurement matters for Southern Malls.

Team Support & Process Improvement

  • Supervise and guide procurement support staff and contract personnel to ensure smooth workflow and proper documentation.

  • Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and service delivery.

  • Maintain accurate procurement records, reports, and documentation for audit and management review.

Compliance & Reporting

  • Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies, procedures, and audit requirements.

  • Prepare procurement reports, cost summaries, and management updates as required.

  • Support internal and external audits related to procurement activities.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Requirements

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field.

Experience

  • Minimum 5–7 years of relevant procurement experience, preferably in retail, mall operations, property management, or large organizations.

  • Experience managing multiple stakeholders and high-volume procurement requests.

  • Prior supervisory or team-lead experience is an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong knowledge of procurement processes, sourcing strategies, and vendor management.

  • Good negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Ability to work under pressure and manage tight timelines.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Proficient in MS Office and procurement systems.

  • Detail-oriented with good documentation and reporting skills.

Job Overview

  • Posted date: 09 Feb 2026
  • Location: Sunway Big Box Retail Park & Sunway Citrine
  • Vacancy: 1
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Salary: N/a