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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 Malaysia's 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?
Requirements
1. 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.
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.
4. Cost Control & Budgeting:
Monitor vendor pricing to ensure alignment with the company's cost targets.
Evaluate cost-saving opportunities, such as bulk ordering or long-term agreements.
Track vendor-related expenses and report on budget variances.
5. 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, preferably 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.
What's next?
Once you've 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 — regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, education, religion, nationality or physical ability.
About UsTomorrow Begins TodayWe are the leading integrated telco in Malaysia, connecting people and businesses to a world of possibilities. Tomorrow Begins Today, as we make aspiration achievable today with reliable connectivity and simple experiences.We deeply believe that the key element to our success has always been our people. Visit our careers page to learn more about #LifeAtMaxis.#SimplyMaxis CultureTo realise our shared vision to be the leading integrated telco in Malaysia, we have embedded the language of commitment, performance, and possibilities to embody our culture values. Our #SimplyMaxis culture encompasses four values which are 'Keep It Simple', 'Focus On Real Customer Needs', 'Go For Gold', and 'Celebrate Winning Together'.Watch these videos and hear from our people who live and breathe our #SimplyMaxis culture.#J-18808-Ljbffr