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AMERUL HAKIM BIN LOKMAN

Sourcing Specialist
Kuala Lumpur

Summary

Procurement professional with solid history in supply chain management and purchasing. Known for optimizing procurement operations and fostering collaborative relationships with vendors. Consistently delivers results through effective negotiation and strategic sourcing. Adept at adapting to changing demands and working cohesively within team.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Procurement Associate

Permodalan Nasional Berhad
10.2016 - Current
  • Led procurement and sourcing activities for office supplies and insurance services, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and strict compliance with procurement policies.
  • Advised procurement management committees on sourcing strategies, supplier selection, and contract negotiations, driving cost savings, and better supplier performance.
  • Managed an annual procurement spend of RM15M within a RM400M portfolio, successfully overseeing approximately 1,000 requests and approximately 93 suppliers while maintaining efficiency and compliance.
  • Developed and executed data-driven sourcing strategies, leveraging market intelligence to unlock value levers, and maximize procurement efficiency.
  • Administered procurement catalogs, improving the accuracy of product listings, pricing, and usability, resulting in streamlined purchasing processes.
  • Oversaw fixed asset management worth RM515M NBV and RM1.06B in insurance coverage, introducing RFID tagging and system enhancements to improve asset traceability and risk management.
  • Served as the Ariba system administrator, optimizing approval workflows, delivering user training, and advancing procurement automation to boost user adoption and efficiency.
  • Supported enterprise-wide initiatives, including the successful implementation of Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), improving contract governance, and compliance.
  • Partnered with cross-functional teams to identify and implement innovative procurement solutions, leading to measurable process improvements, and operational efficiency gains.

HR Executive

PETRONAS Refinery & Petrochemical Corporation
09.2015 - 09.2016
  • Coordinated end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes, including visa documentation for overseas assignments, ensuring timely and compliant employee placement.
  • Strengthened employee engagement by organizing corporate events and managing internal communications through the intranet portal.
  • Improved department visibility and efficiency by preparing monthly reports, arranging departmental activities, and consistently updating the intranet portal with key information.

Internship Trainer

Petronas Dagangan Berhad
01.2014 - 07.2014
  • Assist territory operations efficiency by supporting dealer performance monitoring, enabling faster identification of underperforming outlets.
  • Enhanced promotional campaigns by assisting in communications that increased dealer engagement and customer participation.
  • Streamlined management reporting by preparing data-driven presentations that supported strategic decisions during monthly performance reviews.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Agribusiness

Universiti Putra Malaysia
Serdang, Selangor
09-2015

Skills

    Strategic sourcing expertise

    E-procurement software proficiency

    Proficient in SAP Ariba

    Proficient in ERP systems

Software

SAP Ariba

SAP ECC

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Power Platform

Timeline

Procurement Associate

Permodalan Nasional Berhad
10.2016 - Current

HR Executive

PETRONAS Refinery & Petrochemical Corporation
09.2015 - 09.2016

Internship Trainer

Petronas Dagangan Berhad
01.2014 - 07.2014

Bachelor of Science - Agribusiness

Universiti Putra Malaysia

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