APAC Strategic Procurement Director

Emerson Process Management Manufacturing (M) Sdn Bhd; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An international manufacturing firm in Malaysia seeks a strategic leader for APAC procurement functions. The role requires a minimum of 15 years' experience in procurement within the electronics manufacturing industry, with strong leadership and collaboration skills. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain or related fields. The firm values employee wellbeing and offers competitive benefits, a culture of innovation, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive benefits plans

Flexible time off

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of procurement experience within the electronics manufacturing industry.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and developing high-performing organizations.
• Deep expertise in supplier relationship management and supplier risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for APAC procurement functions.
• Collaborate with global functional leaders to execute procurement strategies.
• Drive key initiatives such as cost management and supplier quality improvement.

Skills

Leadership skills

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Procurement expertise

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Management, or Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for APAC procurement functions, including Direct Procurement, Indirect Category Management, and Procurement Engineering.
• Collaborate with global functional leaders to shape procurement strategies and ensure seamless execution within the APAC region.
• Drive key global and regional initiatives such as cost management, strategic sourcing, supplier resilience, and quality improvement to support company objectives.
• Build and maintain high-level relationships with executives from strategic and global suppliers within the APAC region.
• Lead, coach, and develop the APAC procurement team to achieve business results while fostering career growth and team engagement.

Who You Are

A strong leader capable of aligning global strategies with regional execution, driving collaboration across local and global teams, and delivering measurable outcomes through well‑defined goals.

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of procurement experience within the electronics manufacturing industry.
• Proven track record of leading cross‑functional teams and developing high‑performing organizations.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and collaborator engagement skills.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Management, or Engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep expertise in supplier relationship management, supplier development, and supplier risk mitigation.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence across multiple levels and geographies.

Offer

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that phenomenal ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe teams with varied strengths, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers. This philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place.

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