Assistant Manager, Procurement

TGV CINEMAS SDN BHD; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company is seeking a Manager of Strategic Sourcing & Procurement to drive procurement excellence. The role involves developing sourcing strategies, fostering supplier partnerships, and ensuring compliance with corporate standards. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Supply Chain or Business and have 5-7 years of procurement experience. Strong negotiation and analytical skills are essential for this position. Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and sustainability in the supply chain.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in procurement with exposure to strategic sourcing and supplier management.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and pay attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Build long-term partnerships with key suppliers and negotiate strategic agreements.
• Monitor market trends and manage risks to support proactive decision-making.
• Ensure procurement compliance with corporate policies and ethical standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align strategies with business goals.
• Drive initiatives that deliver measurable savings and enhance supplier value.
• Champion process enhancements and digital tools adoption.
• Prepare strategic procurement reports and track KPIs.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Resourcefulness in problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Professional certifications (e.g., CIPS)

Job description

This role focuses on driving procurement excellence through strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and process optimization. The incumbent will lead initiatives that align procurement strategies with organizational objectives, deliver cost efficiencies, and ensure compliance while fostering innovation and sustainability in the supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing Leadership: Develop and execute sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance across categories.
• Supplier Partnership & Development: Build long-term partnerships with key suppliers, negotiate strategic agreements, and implement performance improvement programs.
• Market Intelligence & Risk Management: Monitor market trends, assess risks, and provide insights to support proactive decision‑making and business continuity.
• Policy & Governance: Ensure procurement activities comply with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align procurement strategies with business goals and support major projects.
• Cost Optimization & Value Creation: Drive initiatives that deliver measurable savings, enhance supplier value, and support sustainability objectives.
• Continuous Improvement: Champion process enhancements, digital tools adoption, and best practices to improve procurement efficiency and transparency.
• Reporting & Analytics: Prepare strategic procurement reports, track KPIs, and present insights to senior management for informed decision‑making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field; professional certifications (e.g., CIPS) preferred.
• Minimum 5‑7 years of experience in procurement with exposure to strategic sourcing and supplier management.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Skilled in negotiation, analytical thinking, and resourcefulness in problem‑solving.
• Able to work independently, meet deadlines, and pay close attention to detail.
• Proactive in resolving issues and managing conflicts constructively.

Manager, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

Bandar Sunway, Selangor, MY