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.