Assistant Manager of Group Procurement

Vfive Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vfive Group is looking for a Procurement Manager to lead their procurement efforts across multiple business units. The role involves developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with ethical standards. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and extensive procurement experience, ideally within a corporate environment.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant procurement experience in a group or corporate environment.
• Professional certification (e.g., CIPS, CPM) is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, communication, and strategic thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize cost and quality.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships.
• Collaborate with finance and legal to align procurement with organizational goals.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract Management

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

To lead and support the Group Procurement team in planning, sourcing, negotiating, and managing procurement operations across multiple business units, ensuring cost efficiency, compliance, and alignment with strategic sourcing goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and implementing procurement strategies across the group to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Identify, evaluate, and maintain relationships with key suppliers. Support supplier performance reviews and issue resolution.
• Sourcing & Negotiation: Source materials, equipment, and services. Conduct RFQs/RFPs and negotiate contracts to ensure competitive pricing and terms.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies, legal regulations, and ethical standards. Assist in managing supplier risks.
• Category Management: Support category managers in analyzing spend and identifying opportunities for category-based savings and efficiency improvements.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with finance, legal, operations, and business units to align procurement needs with organizational goals.
• Reporting & Analytics: Monitor KPIs, prepare procurement reports, and provide data-driven insights for continuous improvement.
• Process Improvement: Recommend and help implement process enhancements in procurement systems and procedures.
• Team Management: Guide, train, and lead other Group Procurement team members to address operational challenges.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• 8 years of relevant experience in procurement, preferably in a group or corporate environment.
• Professional certification (e.g., CIPS, CPM) is an advantage.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ethical conduct and integrity.
• Strategic thinking, negotiation, and influence skills.
• Problem-solving and resourcefulness.
• Effective time and project management.
• Decisive, mature, and goal-oriented in decision-making.

Additional Information

Applicants will be asked to specify their expected monthly salary, qualifications, years of experience as an Assistant Manager, and notice period required by current employer.

At VFive Group, we pride ourselves on building world-class teams driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, dedicated to serving our clients. Our vision is to be the leading provider of integrated solutions for turn-key project management, setting industry standards.

For over a decade, we have transformed our clients’ visions into extraordinary realities, achieving what once seemed impossible.