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Noor Azura Alias
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Noor Azura Alias

Procurement Team Lead / Manager
Sepang,10

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: 2 weeks notice

Desired Job Title

Procurement ManagerProcurement Team LeaderAsst Manager Purchasing (GBS)Category Manager – Indirect Material

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkConsultingVolunteerSeasonal Work

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Sepang, Selangor, MYKajang, 10Ipoh, 08Kulim, 02Batu Gajah, 08
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

120000/yr - 200000/yr

Important To Me

Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leaveStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing4-day work weekTeam Building / Company RetreatsCareer advancement

Summary

Experienced manager with a proven track record in procurement, planning, and production operations. Expertise includes leading cross-functional teams, strategic sourcing, vendor management, and supply chain optimization to achieve organizational goals through clear communication and strong organizational skills

Experienced with managing procurement operations to optimize supply chain efficiency. Utilizes strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management to drive cost savings. Track record of effective negotiation and contract management.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

Procurement Manager

Hartalega
11.2025 - Current
  • Key Strengths: Leadership in sourcing and daily operation management for direct material - packing materials. Back up for chemical and Indirect procurement – General consumable.
  • Manages the end-to-end procurement process, including daily PR/PO approvals, quality issues, PO monitoring and vendor management.
  • Oversees a team of sourcing and operation buyers – 6 pax, ensuring On-Time Delivery (OTD) and resolving performance issues between suppliers and plants.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers, resulting in improved communication, better pricing, and reliable delivery schedules.
  • Enhanced team performance by providing ongoing training and support on procurement best practices and software tools.
  • Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
  • Conducted thorough supplier evaluations, selecting vendors based on quality, price, reliability, and commitment to sustainability initiatives.
  • Conducted spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.

Planning Manager

SMT Technologies
12.2024 - 10.2025
  • Key Strengths: Strategic demand and shipment planning for high-volume production – PCB based product.
  • Served as the lead planner for forecast monitoring, weekly SMT loading and shipment plans for Dyson products and SMT lines.
  • Facilitated CTB (Clear to Build) meetings and managed past-due orders to maintain production flow.
  • Coordinated closely with operations teams to ensure seamless integration between demand planning stages and actual implementation activities.
  • Checked and controlled inventory levels to identify risks and opportunities.
  • Presented regular progress updates to senior leadership, highlighting successes as well as challenges encountered during project execution phases.
  • Facilitated strong relationships with clients, addressing concerns promptly and effectively managing expectations.

Procurement Team Leader

Asia Honour Paper
09.2023 - 10.2024
  • Key Strengths: Team leadership and performance tracking.
  • Lead a procurement team of eight people covering Direct – Chemical, Packing Material, Biofuel and Coal, Indirect – Spare Part, Motor, Pump Services, Repair and Facilities and CAPEX project.
  • Monitored team performance through weekly and monthly KPIs, provided training to buyers for effective sourcing and handled daily operational procurement issues.
  • Approved price comparisons table (Bid Tabs) and PR-to-PO conversions while tracking outstanding payments and urgent deliveries.
  • Researched and evaluated new and current vendors to determine suitability of products and contract and pricing negotiations.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvements within the procurement function.
  • Trained team members on best practices in procurement, enhancing their skills and knowledge to drive better results.
  • Contributed to annual budget planning by providing accurate spend forecasts based on historical data analysis and anticipated future needs.
  • Prepared and analyzed reports to track inventory and purchasing trends.

Asst Manager Purchasing (GBS)

MARELLI AUTOMOTIVE LIGHTING
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Key Strengths: Regional hub management and large-scale project execution.
  • Responsible for managing the overall Indirect Material Team for both Malaysia and Thailand hubs, reporting to global management in China and Thailand.
  • Monitored monthly savings, reviewed vendor selection and payment terms and presented performance reports during monthly GBS meetings.
  • Executed major projects, including 3PL outsourcing, warehouse management, and facility-related vendor selections (hostel, cafeteria, and foreign worker outsourcing).

Category Manager – Indirect Material

Latexx Manufacturing
10.2019 - 08.2022
  • Key Strengths: Global procurement standards and strategic MRO sourcing.
  • Reported to the Head of Procurement in Vienna, managing MRO, waste management and R&D material groups.
  • Conducted RFI, RFS, and RFQ for complex dipping line maintenance and facility improvement projects.
  • Utilized SAP for PR-to-PO processing, negotiation, and maintaining vendor master data.
  • Implemented strategic purchasing by analyzing demand data to consolidate requirements and lock in better pricing.
  • Conducted internal training for users on correct PR preparation to improve lead-time accuracy.
  • Visited supplier offices and plants to investigate facilities and capacity to meet quality requirements, specifications and delivery dates.
  • Led team training sessions to enhance skills in negotiation and strategic sourcing.

Inventory Control Manager

Latexx Manufacturing
09.2018 - 10.2019
  • Key Strengths: Inventory accuracy and stock level optimization.
  • Managed daily and monthly Semi-Finished Goods (SFG) and Finished Goods (FG) reporting and presented stock development KPIs to management.
  • Conducted weekly Flow Stock meetings and cycle counts to reconcile abnormal stock levels in SAP.
  • Collaborated with other departments within facility to educate and understand how functions affect inventory.
  • Reduced waste and optimized space utilization with strategic inventory layout planning.
  • Customized inventory reports for management, providing insights that supported strategic decision-making.

Demand Planner

Latexx Manufacturing
04.2017 - 09.2018
  • Key Strengths: Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) coordination.
  • Converted sales forecasts into demand numbers to facilitate "make or buy" decisions.
  • Analysed root causes for missed shipments and led daily shipment meetings to meet monthly targets.

Senior Planner

Semtech Semiconductor
01.2014 - 03.2017
  • Key Strengths: Sub-contractor management and international coordination.
  • Coordinated with European counterparts on product delivery plans and managed NPI (New Product Introduction) samples.
  • Conducted internal audits, inventory reconciliations, and investigated B2B Idocs errors in SAP.

CMO Planner

Carsem (S-Site)
08.2010 - 01.2014
  • Key Strengths: Customer relationship management and performance elevation.
  • Managed capacity planning and production control for major international customers like International Rectifier USA.
  • Achievement: Instrumental in increasing Carsem's ranking from the #14 supplier to Top 5, resulting in the "Supplier of the Year" award in 2013.

Planner

SONY EMCS
09.2007 - 08.2010
  • Key Strengths: Production line recovery and capacity simulation.
  • Managed daily progress for 24 production lines and developed recovery plans for quality issues or part shortages.

Production Executive

GLOBETRONICS
04.2004 - 07.2007
  • Key Strengths: Large-scale workforce management, produce large output and SOP compliance.
  • Managed 200 personnel, including operators and technicians, to ensure shipment plans were met for all EOL production -10 different products.

Education

BBA - Operation Management

UiTM
Dungun, Terengganu, Malaysia
04.2001 -

Diploma - Business Studies

UiTM
Arau, Perlis, Malaysia
04.2001 -

Skills

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

Strategic sourcing, global procurement & sourcing

Category management and vendor sourcing

Spend analysis and procurement proposal development

Bid process management

Supplier & Vendor Management

Supplier relationship management and liaison

New vendor onboarding and qualification

Supplier performance tracking & improvement (OTD, KPI)

Negotiation & Contracts

Price and contract negotiation

Commercial decision-making

Procurement Operations & Systems

PR/PO review and approval processes

E-procurement systems: SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)

Documentation, reporting, and compliance

Planning & Inventory Management

Demand forecasting and demand analysis

Inventory and materials management

Process Improvement & Excellence

Process improvement and continuous improvement (Kaizen)

Leadership & Collaboration

Team leadership and staff training

Cross-functional teamwork and stakeholder collaboration

Professional Skills

Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking

Excellent communication and customer service orientation

Technical Skills

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Additional Information

MYR 10,000 - MYR 13,00 Monthly Negotiable.

Notice

1 month’s

Certification

Malaysian Driving License Class D

Timeline

Procurement Manager

Hartalega
11.2025 - Current

Planning Manager

SMT Technologies
12.2024 - 10.2025

Procurement Team Leader

Asia Honour Paper
09.2023 - 10.2024

Asst Manager Purchasing (GBS)

MARELLI AUTOMOTIVE LIGHTING
08.2022 - 07.2023

Category Manager – Indirect Material

Latexx Manufacturing
10.2019 - 08.2022

Inventory Control Manager

Latexx Manufacturing
09.2018 - 10.2019

Demand Planner

Latexx Manufacturing
04.2017 - 09.2018

Senior Planner

Semtech Semiconductor
01.2014 - 03.2017

CMO Planner

Carsem (S-Site)
08.2010 - 01.2014

Planner

SONY EMCS
09.2007 - 08.2010

Production Executive

GLOBETRONICS
04.2004 - 07.2007

BBA - Operation Management

UiTM
04.2001 -

Diploma - Business Studies

UiTM
04.2001 -

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