Muhamad Syazwan

Senior Executive Procurement @ Central Sugars Refinery Sdn Bhd

About

Procurement professional with over 9 years of experience across manufacturing, energy, marine, and telecommunications industries. Proven expertise in end-to-end procurement, tender & EPCC management, vendor performance, and cost optimization, supporting both operational and project-based environments. Strong track record in delivering measurable cost savings, managing large and diverse supplier bases, and ensuring procurement activities comply with governance, SOPs, and audit requirements. Experienced in handling local and international sourcing, major capital projects, and complex stakeholder coordination across Engineering, Finance, Operations, and Management. Known for a hands-on, analytical approach to procurement—balancing cost, quality, delivery, and risk—while supporting business objectives and management decision-making. 📍 Based in Kuala Lumpur 💼 Open to opportunities in Procurement / Supply Chain / Commercial roles

Country

Malaysia

City

Petaling Jaya

Industry

Logistics & Supply Chain

Skill

Procurement & Financial Reporting, Oracle Financial Management System (FMS), Procurement Reporting & Spend Analysis, Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management, ERP Systems (Oracle Financial Management System), Procurement Governance, SOP & Compliance, RFQ, RFP, PO & Purchase-to-Pay (P2P), Contract Negotiation & Cost Optimization, Supplier Evaluation & Vendor Performance Management, Tender & EPCC Procurement (Technical & Commercial), Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Management, Procurement, Business Analysis, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement Governance, Retail, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Purchasing Agents, Account Management, Source Operations

Experience

Senior Executive Procurement

Central Sugars Refinery Sdn Bhd

2024-1 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

Manage end-to-end procurement supporting manufacturing plant operations, ensuring optimal cost, quality, and delivery. Execute sourcing strategies for machinery, equipment, spare parts, consumables, subcontracted services, and production materials (local & overseas). Conduct RFQ, quotation analysis, negotiation, and issue Purchase Orders while closely monitoring delivery performance. Establish and manage Long-Term Price Agreements (LPA) for strategic and high-consumption items. Lead tender and project procurement including sourcing, site visits, evaluation, write-ups, and supplier awarding.

Senior Procurement Officer

Wilhelmsen Ship Management

2023-4 - 2024-1 · 10 mos

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Review and oversee procurement support service processes to ensure policy, governance, and financial compliance. Collaborate with Finance and stakeholders on invoice processing, cost allocation (COA), and approval limits. Advise internal users and vendors on documentation requirements to ensure smooth procure-to-pay execution. Provide oversight on procurement workflows and recommend process improvements to management.

Executive Procurement

Cenergi SEA

2018-3 - 2023-4 · 5 yrs 2 mos

Petaling Jaya

Managed procurement for renewable energy projects (Biogas & Solar Power Plants). Led strategic sourcing, RFQ/RFP, technical & commercial evaluations, negotiation, and PO issuance. Played a key role in EPCC and tender procurement covering civil, mechanical, electrical, HDPE liner, and interconnection works. Prepared procurement papers for EXCO and Board approval. Managed supplier database (263 suppliers) and vendor performance. Delivered RM1.75 million in total cost savings through strategic sourcing and negotiations. Key Highlights: EPCC procurement for 11 Biogas Power Plants Procurement lead for 4 Solar Rooftop EPCC projects Issued 836 POs in a single year Implemented IT equipment leasing strategy, saving RM58,000 annually

Executive

ALTEL Communications Sdn Bhd

2013-12 - 2018-1 · 4 yrs 2 mos

Supported procurement for network, IT, marketing, retail, and corporate services. Managed RFQ/RFP processes, vendor evaluation, negotiation, and approval submissions. Administered Oracle Financial Management System (FMS) for procurement modules. Supported office renovation and relocation projects. Prepared procurement spend analysis and cost-saving reports for management.