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Job title
Manager, Procurement M/F

Contract type
Permanent Contract

Management position
Yes

Job summary

What is the opportunity?

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead and continuously enhance the company's procurement function. This role is responsible for establishing robust procurement governance, driving strategic sourcing initiatives, delivering commercial value, strengthening supplier/ vendor partnerships, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

While the primary focus will be Procurement, this hybrid role will also support broader Corporate Premises initiatives including facilities management, workplace projects, business continuity, environmental initiatives, and occupational safety & health governance to ensure an integrated workplace management approach.

This is a high-impact role for a commercially driven professional with excellent stakeholder management, negotiations and analytical skills who is passionate about driving operational excellence and continuous improvement across the organization.

What will you do?
Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

Lead end-to-end procurement activities including sourcing strategy, RFI, RFP, RFQ, supplier evaluation, commercial negotiations, contract award and contract execution.
Develop and implement procurement strategies that optimize cost, quality, service and risk while supporting business objectives.

Contract & Vendor Management

Lead supplier onboarding, performance management and governance activities.
Establish supplier performance scorecards and periodic business reviews.

Corporate Premises Support

Support procurement activities relating to facilities management, workplace services, office renovations and capital projects.
Provide commercial support for workplace transformation initiatives and strategic facilities projects.

Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) & ESG Support

Support procurement compliance with Occupational Safety & Health requirements.
Ensure contractor selection and procurement specifications incorporate appropriate safety and regulatory requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement & Governance

Build trusted partnerships with business leaders to understand procurement requirements and deliver commercially effective solutions.
Influence stakeholders across all levels of the organisation to strengthen procurement governance and encourage early procurement engagement.
Act as the procurement subject matter expert for Malaysia

Managerial Excellence

Lead procurement planning, governance and performance management across the function.
Develop procurement policies, procedures, templates and standard operating practices.

Procurement Planning and Continuous Improvement

Continuously assess procurement processes and identify opportunities to simplify, automate and standardize workflows.
Stay informed of procurement best practices, regulatory developments and emerging technologies.

Supplementary Information

What's in it for you?
We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including performance based bonuses, flexible benefits,
and competitive compensation
Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
A world-class training program in financial services
A collaborative dynamic culture where personal initiative and hard work are recognized and
rewarded.

Position location

Geographical area
Asia, Malaysia

City
Putrajaya

Candidate criteria

Minimal education level
Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

Academic qualification / Speciality

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering or a related discipline.

Level of minimal experience
6-10 years

Experience

Must-have:

5-8 years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience within a multinational organization.
Proven experience leading end-to-end sourcing, supplier negotiations and contract management.
Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated ability to influence procurement decisions and deliver measurable business value.
Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills with the ability to work effectively across a global matrix organization.
Experience collaborating with regional and global teams to deliver shared objectives.
Proven experience driving procurement transformation, governance and process improvement initiatives.
Experience using enterprise procurement systems.

Nice-to-have:

Professional procurement qualification (CIPS or equivalent).
Experience in Corporate Real Estate or Facilities Management procurement.
Experience working within the financial services industry or another regulated environment.
Knowledge of ESG and sustainable procurement practices.
Experience implementing global procurement initiatives in a local market.
Experience supporting office fit-out or workplace transformation projects.
Exposure to Occupational Safety & Health management systems and contractor safety governance.

Required skills

Strong analytical, presentation and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of quality and governance.

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