Associate Procurement Manager - Indirect

Hays Recruitment; Selangor; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global pharmaceuticals company seeks a Procurement Manager to oversee strategic sourcing and supplier management within the Indirect Category. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience in procurement and be able to collaborate closely with stakeholders. This role is central to optimising costs and ensuring procurement efficiency.

Qualifications

• Preferably have working experience in the Pharmaceuticals/FMCG industry.
• Hands-on procurement experience in sourcing and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing sourcing strategies for indirect categories.
• Identifying, evaluating and managing supplier relationships.
• Negotiating and managing contracts.
• Finding cost savings and improving procurement efficiency.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Management

Contract Management

Cost Optimisation

Stakeholder Collaboration

Risk Management

Performance Monitoring

Education

Working experience in Pharmaceuticals/FMCG industry

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Leading global pharmaceuticals company seeking Procurement Manager to strategise and manage Indirect Category

Your new company

Our client is a global pharmaceutical company specialising in high-quality therapeutics and diagnostics solutions. With a strong focus on research and development, they drive innovation to deliver effective medicines and healthcare solutions for serious/chronic health conditions. They are currently seeking a Procurement Manager to strategise and manage the effective utilisation of the overall Indirect Category, through efficient sourcing processes and driving process improvements.

Leading global pharmaceuticals company seeking Procurement Manager to strategise and manage Indirect Category

Your new company

Our client is a global pharmaceutical company specialising in high-quality therapeutics and diagnostics solutions. With a strong focus on research and development, they drive innovation to deliver effective medicines and healthcare solutions for serious/chronic health conditions. They are currently seeking a Procurement Manager to strategise and manage the effective utilisation of the overall Indirect Category, through efficient sourcing processes and driving process improvements.

Your new role

You will be responsible for:

• Strategic Sourcing: Developing and implementing sourcing strategies for indirect categories such as marketing, HR, and facilities.
• Supplier Management: Identifying, evaluating, and managing relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and reliability.
• Contract Management: Negotiating and managing contracts, including renewals, dispute resolution, and compliance.
• Cost Optimisation: Identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements within the procurement process.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Working closely with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure alignment with procurement strategies.
• Risk Management: Assessing and mitigating risks associated with the procurement of goods and services.
• Performance Monitoring: Tracking and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of procurement activities.

What you'll need to succeed

• Preferably have working experience in the Pharmaceuticals/FMCG industry.
  
• Hands-on procurement experience: Sourcing, vendor management, negotiation, supply/demand assessment, supplier selection, and risk management.
  
• Experience in corresponding with regional stakeholders.
  

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WORKING FOR YOUR TOMORROW

At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 33 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.

So much more than a specialist recruitment business, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. By providing advice, insights and expertise on issues you face today in the fast-paced world of work, we help you make the right decisions for tomorrow.

Offering an unrivalled suite of recruitment and workplace solutions, whether you’re looking for what’s next in your career, or have gap to fill, we’ll help get you get where you want to go.

You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow.

In Malaysia, our recruiting experts are available to you in the following specialisms:

Accountancy & FinanceBanking & Financial ServicesConstructionEngineeringHuman ResourcesInsuranceLegalLife SciencesProcurementPropertyMarketing & DigitalSalesSupply ChainTechnology

To connect with a recruiting expert at Hays, visit us at www.hays.com.my or follow Hays on LinkedIn - The #1 Recruiter on LinkedIn globally.

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