Job Description

Are you ready to get ahead in your career?

• We want to empower you to turn your ambitions into achievements.
• We thrive in inclusiveness, diversity and embrace close collaborations for you to create impact for yourself and others.
• Together, we aim to bring the best of technology to help people, businesses and the nation to be ahead in a changing world.
• To realise our vision to become Malaysiaxe2x80x99s leading converged solutions company, we are looking for a new talent to innovate and grow with us in a culture that values commitment, performance and possibilities.

Why does this job exist and why is it critical?xe2x80x8bRequirements1. Vendor Relationship & Performance Management:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with solar vendors, including suppliers of panels, inverters, and other essential components.
• Monitor vendor performance against service-level agreements (SLAs), including on-time delivery, product quality, and responsiveness.
• Conduct regular vendor reviews and provide feedback to improve service levels and address performance issues.
• Negotiate terms with vendors to optimize costs and service quality.

2. Capacity Forecasting & Planning:

• Forecast demand for solar products based on upcoming installation schedules and customer orders.
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure they have sufficient capacity to meet demand, especially during peak installation periods.
• Collaborate with the logistics and supply chain teams to align forecasts and prevent supply chain disruptions.

3. Quality Assurance & Compliance:

• Establish and enforce quality standards for all solar materials procured from vendors.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of vendor products to ensure they meet company and industry quality standards.
• Work with vendors to implement corrective actions for quality issues and monitor improvements.

4. Risk Management:

• Identify and mitigate risks related to vendor reliability, capacity, and quality.
• Develop contingency plans for vendor-related issues, such as sourcing alternative suppliers when needed.
• Monitor compliance with legal, regulatory, and safety standards across all vendor relationships.

5. Cost Control & Budgeting:

• Monitor vendor pricing to ensure alignment with the companyxe2x80x99s cost targets.
• Evaluate cost-saving opportunities, such as bulk ordering or long-term agreements.
• Track vendor-related expenses and report on budget variances.

6. Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Collect and analyze data on vendor performance, quality, and capacity.
• Prepare regular reports for senior management, highlighting vendor performance, areas for improvement, and strategic recommendations.
• Use data insights to continuously improve vendor management practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in vendor management or related fields, highly preferable to be from the solar industry.
• Proven track record in managing vendor relationships and performance in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Experience in capacity planning, demand forecasting, and risk management.

Whatxe2x80x99s next?

• Once youxe2x80x99ve applied online, our team will carefully review your application. Due to a high volume of applications, we appreciate your patience to allow for a fair and timely review process.
• Should you be shortlisted for the role, we will send you an invitation via email for a digital interview. You can also check on your application status by logging into your candidate account.

Maxis values diverse voices & people. We hire and reward our employees based on capability & performance xe2x80x94 regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, education, religion, nationality or physical ability.

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