MUHAMMAD SHAFIQ BIN HAMZAH
Assistant Manager Purchasing
Kuala Lumpur
Summary
Procurement & Supply Chain professional with 10+ years of experience in purchasing, vendor management, inventory control, logistics, and warehouse operations across retail, manufacturing, logistics, and rail industries. Proven track record of reducing costs, improving supplier performance, developing SOPs, and optimizing procurement processes. Strong analytical skills with expertise in ERP systems, data accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Assistant Manager Purchasing
Asiana Grand Hall (M) Sdn Bhd
2025.02 - Current
- Built the Purchasing Department from scratch, establishing SOPs and reporting structures.
- Managed sourcing, supplier negotiations, and procurement of goods and services.
- Developed master data for HashMicro inventory system, improving accuracy and traceability.
- Achieved 20% cost savings on raw materials through strategic sourcing.
- Reduced indirect purchasing costs by 15% by optimizing vendor selection and processes.
Senior Executive, Purchasing
IPTB Sdn Bhd
2023.11 - 2024.12
- Developed end-to-end purchasing SOPs for all Buraqmart stores nationwide.
- Created standardized sourcing proposal templates for suppliers and vendors.
- Ensured compliance with procurement regulations and internal policies.
- Built and maintained a centralized vendor database.
- Reviewed and approved purchase orders across all stores.
- Led migration from Synergy to Autocount, including master data integration.
- Achieved 10%-20% cost savings through effective negotiations.
Production Executive (Procurement)
Preformed Line Products (M) Sdn Bhd
2019.04 - 2023.10
- Sourced and negotiated materials from local and international vendors.
- Evaluated vendor quotations for technical and commercial compliance.
- Managed daily procurement operations and monitored delivery schedules.
- Resolved supply, quality, and invoicing issues.
- Supported ISO vendor performance reviews.
- Implemented procurement strategies for high-volume, short lead-time requirements.
- Achieved 11% cost reduction via vendor negotiations.
Warehouse Executive
Pharmaniaga LifeScience Sdn Bhd
2015.08 - 2019.03
- Managed 15,000+ SKUs pharmaceutical inventory receiving, storage, and dispatch.
- Ensured accurate tracking of product movement to logistics hubs.
- Maintained warehouse security and compliance with safety procedures.
- Ensured inventory records met regulatory and company standards.
- Improved warehouse stock accuracy from 82% to 94%.
- Prepared monthly warehouse performance reports.
- Identified process improvements to enhance warehouse efficiency.
Associate – Operations, Planning & Logistics
Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd
2012.04 - 2015.08
- Managed Ticket Vending Machine (TVM) cash collection processes.
- Verified and compiled financial documentation for reporting.
- Maintained accurate station-level financial records to prevent discrepancies.
- Prepared weekly and monthly reports for the Head of Department.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - E-Business
KLMU
2013-01
Diploma - E-Business
KLMU
2010-01
Certificate - Banking
Interbankers
2007-01
Skills
Procurement & Sourcing, Vendor Negotiation, Inventory Control, Warehouse Operations, Supply Chain Coordination, SOP Development, Cost Reduction, ERP Systems (HashMicro, Autocount, Synergy), Data Analysis & Reporting, ISO Compliance, Cross-Functional Collaboration
Timeline
Assistant Manager Purchasing
Asiana Grand Hall (M) Sdn Bhd
2025.02 - Current
Senior Executive, Purchasing
IPTB Sdn Bhd
2023.11 - 2024.12
Production Executive (Procurement)
Preformed Line Products (M) Sdn Bhd
2019.04 - 2023.10
Warehouse Executive
Pharmaniaga LifeScience Sdn Bhd
2015.08 - 2019.03
Associate – Operations, Planning & Logistics
Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd
2012.04 - 2015.08
Diploma - E-Business
KLMU
Certificate - Banking
Interbankers
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - E-Business
KLMU
Languages
Malay (Native), English (Proficient)
COURSES & TRAINING
Planning, Budgeting and Cost Control, Import and Export Documentation and Shipping Procedures, Strategic Vendor Selection & Management, Documentation of ISO 9001:2005, Fundamental of Project Management, Effective Warehouse Operation, Management, Effective Warehouse Operation, Factories & Machinery Act 1967 Compliance, Occupational Safety & Health Act 1994 Compliance.