IT Procurement Specialist

Company description:

Who We Are

Building connections that matter is what we do best.

Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Time dotCom is a telecommunications provider specialising in domestic and international connectivity, data centre, cloud and managed services solutions catered to the Retail, Enterprise and Wholesale markets.

The true heart of our business lies in our people's talents and the use of innovative technologies to serve our customers and communities.

Proudly Malaysian

We are proud to deliver Malaysia's fastest 100% pure fibre broadband service at speeds of up to 2Gbps to consumers across the country.

At the core of our fully-fiberised network is the Cross Peninsular Cable System (CPCS), a nationwide fibre optic network that ensures exceptional availability, speed and reliability to meet future demands. It is this network that allows us to commit to end-to-end solutions and services that require the most exacting customer bandwidth needs.

Globally Focused

We have set our sights towards a global reach, with stakes in international submarine cable systems such as UNITY, Asia Pacific Gateway (APG), Asia-Africa-Europe-1 (AAE-1) and FASTER that allows us to seamlessly connect Asia to the rest of the world.

With foresight to establish ourselves as a regional cloud business, we offer borderless cloud services housed in our secure, carrier-neutral data centres. We are the gateway for international businesses to their end customers in Southeast Asia.

Here To Stay

Over two decades ago, we started with a vision to connect Malaysians and the world. Since then, we have built a reputation for bringing cutting-edge solutions, innovative product offerings and transparency to our customers.

We remain committed towards pursuing service excellence and pushing the boundaries in technological offerings to be the best-in-class telecommunications provider in Malaysia and beyond.

TIME dotCom Bhd P)

Job description:

The position reports to the Head of Product & New Channels

Job Overview:

• The Procurement Specialist is responsible for sourcing suppliers, ensuring product quality, negotiating terms, resolving supply issues, and supporting strategic procurement initiatives with strong analytical and communication skills.

Your work life:

• Researching and identifying prospective suppliers.
• Liaising with internal project teams and maintaining strong supplier relations.
• Evaluating products and suppliers according to key business criteria.
• Preparing procurement strategies, proposals, requesting quotes, and negotiating purchase terms and conditions.
• Preparing and issuing purchase orders and agreements.
• Monitoring supplier performance and resolving issues and concerns.
• Inspecting and evaluating the quality of purchased items and resolving shortcomings.
• Analyzing industry and demand trends and supporting senior management with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies.
• Preparing reports and maintaining accurate inventory and procurement records.
• Promote and complying with company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.

To be considered, you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a similar field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Procurement Specialist or in a similar role.
• Experience in procuring Information Technology industry related product and services relevant to IT Connectivity, Beyond Connectivity, cloud computing / hosting & ICT services.
• Dealing with the whole IT ecosystem to develop end to end solutions.
• Experience in dealing with strategic eco system partner to provide ICT services and solutions.
• Knowledge in Supply Chain, Procurement, Warehouse Management, Logistics, Distributions, Legal, and commercial.
• Contract management skills with proven experience in developing relevant legal contractual terms and conditions.
• Experience in design and management of eRFx/eAuction events in multiple subcategories and have managed eRFx/eAuction events and selection processes with a medium number of suppliers and complexity.
• Good working knowledge of purchasing strategies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and with SAP systems are preferred.
• Team player with strong organizational skills.

Our Commitment to You

At Time, we believe great work deserves great support. Here's what you can look forward to when you join us:

• Comprehensive medical coverage for you and your immediate family, including outpatient care, hospitalisation, dental and optical benefits.
• Wellness support with an annual spending account for health-related needs, alternative treatments, or even paid-up premiums for personal insurance.
• Employee assistance during life's big moments, from celebrations to times of bereavement.
• Learning & growth opportunities through dedicated time for learning, access to LinkedIn Learning and rewards for upskilling.
• Cash rewards for recognised certifications and full reimbursement for up to two approved professional memberships each year.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.