Assistant Manager/ Manager -Strategic Buyer

B. Braun Group; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology company in Penang is seeking an Assistant Manager/Manager - Strategic Buyer to lead sourcing efforts for CAPEX and MRO categories. This role requires strong negotiation skills and at least 8 years of experience in strategic buying. You will manage supplier relationships, optimize procurement strategies, and ensure compliance with KPIs. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare and enjoy a range of benefits including medical insurance and a retirement scheme.

Benefits

Retirement benefit scheme

Long service award

Medical insurance

Training and development programs

Education assistance program

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience as Strategic Buyer in CAPEX and MRO categories.
• Strong track record of delivering results in procurement.
• Good communication skills for managing stakeholders.
• Experience in supplier management and performance evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure achievement of objectives and KPIs, including savings targets.
• Support category strategy development and implementation.
• Manage supplier performance and contract processes.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Procurement capabilities

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline

Job description

Are you passionate to be in the role as Assistant Manager/ Manager -Strategic Buyer? Do you have experience in sourcing for CAPEX and MRO category? If so, this opportunity could be for you! Join us at B. Braun, a leader in the medical devices industry, where your skills and experience will be recognized and celebrated. Take the next step in your career with us and help shape the future of healthcare!

As a Assistant Manager/ Manager -Strategic Buyer at B. Braun you will play a vital role in…

Your key responsibilities:

Performance Management

• Ensure achievement of defined objectives and KPIs, incl. delivery of savings targets
• Report on status of sourcing activities
  
  

Plan-to-Strategy

• Support category strategy development: Provide local requirements and data, participate in category working groups, align with local stakeholders
• Support implementation of category strategies within country
  
  

Source-to-Contract

• Clarify sourcing request, align and finalize specification with requestor, review if sourcing is required in alignment with category sourcing strategy
• Define sourcing strategy / RFX approach
• Define long-list for sourcing, considering preferred suppliers from category strategy
• Manage RFX process incl. negotiation and evaluation of proposals
• Manage supplier selection decision making and supplier awarding
• Manage contract creation and review process with internal functions and supplier
• Manage sign-off and archiving of contract
• Monitor contract usage, expiration / renewal
• Support commercial aspects of e-catalogue management
  
  

Supplier Relationship Management

• Manage supplier registration and pre-qualification of country specific suppliers
• Evaluate supplier performance (hard and soft facts)
• Perform supplier classification
• Manage supplier performance, create development plans, define and track improvement measures
• Conduct supplier disqualification and phase-out
  
  

What you will bring to the team:

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline. Minimum 8 years of relevant experience as Strategic Buyer specifically in CAPEX and MRO categories.
• Strong negotiation and procurement capabilities with a proven track record of delivering results.
• Good communication skills with the ability to manage and align stakeholder expectations effectively. Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate data and provide actionable recommendations or solution.
• supplier management, including performance evaluation and relationship building.
  
  

What sets B. Braun apart?

Founded in Germany in 1839, B. Braun is a leading medical technology company with over 66,000 employees in 64 countries. Specializing in infusion therapy, orthopaedics, neurosurgery, anaesthesia, and more, B. Braun develops high-quality products and services that improve global health. In Asia Pacific, B. Braun employs over 16,000 people across 10 production sites and 16 business offices.

Established in 1972, B. Braun Medical Industries in Penang is the regional headquarters for APAC. With more than 7,000 employees, the plant located in Penang is among the largest manufacturers of medical, surgical and pharmaceutical products not only in Malaysia but also in the APAC region. It also houses the Centre of Excellence for Intravenous Access.

What can we offer you?

• Retirement benefit scheme
• Long service award
• Medical insurance
• Training and development programs
• Education assistance program
  
  

What’s next?

Once you click on the link to Apply, you will be directed to update your personal information and submit your CV. Our Talent Acquisition team will carefully review your application, and if you pass the CV screening you will be invited for the interview. If you stand out and meet our requirements, we will present you with an offer and guide you through our seamless onboarding process. Join us and be part of something extraordinary!

We appreciate different perspectives, thoughts, experiences and backgrounds. By strengthening an appreciative, inclusive, respectful and equal working environment, we create a culture in which all our employees feel free to be who they are.

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