Assistant Vice President - Vendor Management, Procurement

UDA Holdings Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A government-linked property development company in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Vendor Management expert. The role involves optimizing vendor performance through KPIs and SLAs, leading a team, and implementing best practices. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 6-8 years in the property development industry, with strong negotiation and analytical skills. This position offers opportunities for impact and growth.

Qualifications

• 6 - 8 years of experience in property development industry or similar role.
• Demonstrates strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement best practices in Vendor Management.
• Establish KPIs and SLAs for vendor performance evaluations.
• Monitor and evaluate vendor performance against agreements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with vendors.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Procurement, Finance or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Responsibilities

Identify and implement best practices in Vendor Management to drive efficiency and effectiveness.

Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs) for vendor performance evaluations.

Develop and implement a comprehensive vendor management strategy, policies and procedures aligned with organization goals and risk tolerance.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define vendor requirements and selection criteria.

Monitor and evaluate vendor performance against established contractual agreements.

Manage vendor selection, due diligence and risk assessments, including financial, operational, security and reputational risks.

Ensure vendors comply with all relevant legal, regulatory and company policies including data privacy and security standards.

Develop and implement contingency plans for critical vendor services.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives with vendors.

Work with cross-functional teams (Legal, Finance, Risk, IT, Ops, BUs) and advise stakeholders on vendor management best practices.

Lead, mentor and develop the vendor management team, including setting goals and conducting performance reviews.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Procurement, Finance or other related fields.

Minimum 6 – 8 years of experience in property development industry or a similar role or industry.

Demonstrates strong negotiation and persuasion skills.

Possess excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Company Overview

The Urban Development Authority (UDA) is a government‑linked company overseen by the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives. UDA develops and manages a diversified portfolio of property and asset management businesses, including shopping malls, commercial property management, facilities management, hospitality and leisure.

Equal Opportunity

UDA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.