Assistant Manager, Procurement & Contract Governance

HRD Corp; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Malaysia is seeking a Head of Procurement & Contract Governance to establish robust governance frameworks, ensure compliance, and drive strategic procurement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and 7-9 years of experience in procurement, with a strong focus on cost savings and risk mitigation. This role is crucial for enhancing organizational capability in procurement governance and requires excellent analytical and communication skills. Competitive benefits and a supportive workplace are offered.

Benefits

Enhanced EPF contribution

Comprehensive medical, optical, and dental coverage

Inclusive insurance protection

Attractive employee subsidies

Excellent accessibility to public transport

Qualifications

• 7-9 years of experience in procurement and contract management.
• Strong focus on cost savings and risk mitigation.
• Experience in GLCs or similar organizations is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish governance frameworks for procurement.
• Monitor compliance and manage procurement risks.
• Advise operational teams on governance standards.
• Report actionable insights to management committees.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Integrity

Education

Master’s degree or professional certification (CIPS, CPSM)

Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration

Job description

Head of Procurement & Contract Governance

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Why Join Us

At HRD Corp, we believe our people are the foundation of our success and the driving force behind Malaysia’s human capital development. Joining us means contributing to a national mission — strengthening the country’s workforce while building your own professional legacy.

We take pride in providing a supportive and progressive workplace that values excellence, integrity, and growth. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote wellbeing and long-term security:

Our Employee Benefits

• Enhanced EPF contribution — additional employer contribution beyond the statutory rate.

• Comprehensive medical, optical, and dental coverage for employees and their dependents.

• Inclusive insurance protection for added peace of mind.

• Attractive employee subsidies to support daily and professional needs.

• Excellent accessibility, with our office conveniently connected to major public transport routes (MRT/LRT).

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic professional to lead and institutionalise a robust procurement and contract governance ecosystem by developing policies, frameworks, and oversight mechanisms that ensure regulatory compliance, mitigate risks, and drive consistency and integrity across all procurement and contract management activities, while enabling effective decision-making and sustainable organisational outcomes.

Your Role and Impact

1. Governance and Policy

• Establish and maintain governance frameworks by developing comprehensive procurement and contract policies, SOPs, approval matrices, thresholds, and control standards, ensuring all procurement activities are transparent, auditable, and compliant with organisational and regulatory requirements.

• Enhance governance frameworks through continuous improvement by analysing industry best practices, audit findings, and emerging trends, embedding lessons learned into policies and processes to strengthen operational integrity, risk mitigation, and decision‑making quality.

2. Compliance and Risk Management

• Develop, interpret, and enforce procurement policies by translating complex regulatory requirements and organisational directives into actionable guidelines, ensuring operational teams understand and implement compliance measures effectively.

• Monitor and assure compliance across all procurement activities by implementing oversight mechanisms, conducting regular reviews, and providing corrective guidance, reducing instances of non‑compliance and audit exceptions while safeguarding organisational reputation.

3. Process Design and Assurance

• Design robust procurement and contract processes by integrating governance checkpoints, risk controls, and digital system alignment, ensuring processes are streamlined, consistent, and capable of withstanding internal and external audit scrutiny.

• Provide process assurance and optimisation by evaluating the effectiveness of procurement workflows, identifying bottlenecks and inefficiencies, and recommending improvements that enhance transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency across all units.

4. Advisory and Stakeholder Engagement

• Provide strategic governance advisory to operational teams and management by interpreting policies, advising on complex or high‑risk cases, and supporting audits and management reviews, ensuring procurement and contract decisions adhere to governance standards.

• Build organisational capability in procurement governance by designing training programmes, workshops, and knowledge‑sharing initiatives, strengthening staff competency, promoting accountability, and embedding a culture of governance excellence across the organisation.

5. Monitoring and Reporting

• Identify and monitor procurement and contract risks by analysing data, tracking compliance trends, and reviewing systemic issues, enabling proactive mitigation of risks before they escalate into financial, operational, or reputational impact.

• Report actionable insights on governance and risk by preparing structured dashboards, executive summaries, and recommendations for management committees, ensuring informed decision‑making and timely management intervention.

Professional Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) is preferred.

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 7 – 9 years of experience in procurement and contract management.

• Preferably a junior manager with 7 – 10 relevant years of strategic experience within GLCs or similar organisation is highly preferred.

• Proven track record of successful procurement and contract management with a focus on cost savings and risk mitigation.

• Strong analytical, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.

• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and strategic thinking.

• Willing to be based in the Damansara Heights area.

Note to Applicants

We appreciate your interest in joining HRD Corp. Due to the high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding as we carefully review all applications.