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Noor A. — Mid-Level Procurement Manager from Malaysia

Noor A.

Mid-Level Procurement Manager

Malaysia 6+ years
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Noor Azura A. is a proficient Procurement Manager known for her extensive experience in the procurement and planning sector. She currently leads a team at Hartalega in Sepang, Selangor, where she manages the end-to-end procurement process for direct materials and serves as a crucial backup for chemical and indirect procurement. Her role involves overseeing a team of six sourcing and operation buyers, ensuring quality vendor management, and implementing cost-saving measures through strategic sourcing. Previously, as a Planning Manager at SMT Technologies, she was pivotal in strategizing demand for high-volume production of PCB-based products. Noor Azura’s career is decorated with roles that required her to drive efficiency in supply chain optimization, with a remarkable track record in vendor negotiations and contract management. Her technological prowess includes the adept use of SAP and Microsoft Dynamics 365 for procurement operations, showcasing her capability in utilizing these systems for efficient management and reporting. Noor Azura holds a BBA in Operation Management and has developed a strong skill set in inventory and materials management, contributing to effective operational strategies in the industries she has worked in, from automotive lighting to manufacturing. Fluent in English, Bahasa Malaysia, and Mandarin, she proves to be an asset in international and multi-cultural supply chain environments.

Experience

  • Procurement Manager

    Hartalega · 2025 — Present
    Manages the procurement process end-to-end, including daily PR/PO approvals and vendor management. Provides oversight for a team of sourcing and operation buyers, ensuring On-Time Delivery (OTD) and addressing performance issues. Builds strong relationships with suppliers to enhance communication and pricing. Reviews purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and conducts supplier evaluations for quality and sustainability.
  • Planning Manager

    SMT Technologies · 2024 — 2025
    Acts as the lead planner for monitoring forecasts, weekly SMT loading, and shipment plans for Dyson products. Manages Clear to Build meetings and past-due orders for consistent production flow. Works closely with operations teams to align demand planning with actual implementation and monitors inventory levels to identify risks and opportunities.
  • Procurement Team Leader

    Asia Honour Paper · 2023 — 2024
    Leads a procurement team handling a range of materials, including chemical and packaging products. Tracks team performance through KPIs, providing training to enhance sourcing effectiveness. Approves price comparison tables and monitors PR-to-PO conversions, while also researching and evaluating vendors for product suitability.
  • Assistant Manager Purchasing (GBS)

    MARELLI AUTOMOTIVE LIGHTING · 2022 — 2023
    Oversees the Indirect Material Team for Malaysia and Thailand, reporting to global management. Monitors monthly savings, vendor selections, and payment terms while presenting reports during GBS meetings. Manages major projects related to 3PL outsourcing and facility vendor selections.
  • Category Manager – Indirect Material

    Latexx Manufacturing · 2019 — 2022
    Reports to the Head of Procurement in Vienna, responsible for MRO, waste management, and R&D material groups. Conducts RFI, RFS, and RFQ processes for maintenance and improvement projects while utilizing SAP for PR-to-PO processing and vendor master data management.
  • Inventory Control Manager

    Latexx Manufacturing · 2018 — 2019
    Manages reporting for Semi-Finished Goods (SFG) and Finished Goods (FG), presenting inventory KPIs. Conducts weekly meetings and cycle counts to address discrepancies in SAP. Collaborates with departments to improve understanding of inventory impacts and optimizes inventory layout.
  • Demand Planner

    Latexx Manufacturing · 2017 — 2018
    Transforms sales forecasts into demand figures to assist in decision-making. Analyzes reasons for shipment delays and leads discussions to meet monthly targets.
  • Senior Planner

    Semtech Semiconductor · 2014 — 2017
    Coordinates product delivery plans with European counterparts and manages NPI samples. Conducts internal audits and inventory reconciliations while addressing B2B Idocs errors in SAP.
  • CMO Planner

    Carsem (S-Site) · 2010 — 2014
    Manages capacity planning and production control for key international clients, including International Rectifier USA.
  • Planner

    SONY EMCS · 2007 — 2010
    Oversees daily progress for production lines and develops recovery plans for quality issues and shortages.
  • Production Executive

    GLOBETRONICS · 2004 — 2007
    Manages a workforce of 200 personnel, ensuring compliance with shipment plans across multiple production lines.

Skills & Expertise

Education

  • BBA: Operation Management
    UiTM - Dungun, Terengganu, Malaysia · — — 2010
  • Diploma: Business Studies
    UiTM - Arau, Perlis, Malaysia · — — 2001

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