APAC Indirect Procurement Leader | Strategy & Impact

Ingredion Incorporated; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingredion Incorporated is seeking a procurement leader to transform a US$250M+ indirect spend portfolio across 13 countries and 11 manufacturing sites in APAC. You will lead indirect procurement strategy, drive value creation, governance, and supplier consolidation, partnering with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Finance leaders.

You will lead a team of 5+ procurement professionals, shape regional strategies, and ensure execution across sites and countries, owning

Qualifications

• Experience leading large regional procurement portfolios across multiple countries.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive change in complex environments.
• Track record delivering value beyond cost savings in manufacturing or industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead indirect procurement strategy across APAC.
• Drive value creation, standardization, supplier consolidation, and governance.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Finance leaders.
• Lead and develop a team of 5+ procurement professionals.
• Drive adoption of regional strategies and ensure execution across sites and countries.
• Own business outcomes, not just sourcing activities.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Team leadership

Job description

Ingredion Incorporated is seeking a procurement leader to transform a US$250M+ indirect spend portfolio across 13 countries and 11 manufacturing sites in APAC. You will lead indirect procurement strategy, drive value creation, governance, and supplier consolidation, partnering with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Finance leaders.

You will lead a team of 5+ procurement professionals, shape regional strategies, and ensure execution across sites and countries, owning