Contract Specialist, Contract Management, Group Strategic Procurement, Group Finance

Maybank; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution seeks a legal professional for a key role in managing contract governance and procurement processes. The successful candidate will oversee contract negotiations, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and support business teams with legal advice regarding procurement contracts. Ideal applicants will have a law degree, extensive experience in corporate law, and strong skills in negotiation and communication.

Qualifications

• Degree in Law from recognized universities.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in corporate law.
• Experience handling procurement contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement arrangements with vendors.
• Review contracts and advise on terms and risks.
• Document and ensure compliance with contract management processes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in Law

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• This is a key role that assists the Head in facilitating and managing all aspects of the Contract Management and Governance engagement between the Group Strategic Procurement (GSP) team, Business, Operations, and/or IT stakeholders by working with Group Legal, Group Risk, and Group Compliance to provide the following:

(i) Implement and manage end-to-end procurement arrangements with vendors, including drafting, negotiation, and finalization of contracts with suppliers as per business team’s requirements, preferably using bank templates and key terms.

(ii) Review of contracts and related documents.

(iii) Advise business teams on contract terms, risks, and impacts, where applicable. Prepare reports and correspondence as required. Manage post-contract governance.

(iv) Ensure that contract management processes and templates are documented, compliant with regulatory norms, and audit-ready.

(v) Expertise and experience in handling IT contracts are advantageous.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Law from universities recognized by the Government of Malaysia.
• Preferably called to the Malaysian Bar or from other Commonwealth countries.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in corporate law, managing procurement portfolios in leadership or mid-managerial roles.
• Experience in handling corporate law matters, specifically contracts related to procurement.
• Experience working in financial institutions is an added advantage.
• Good interpersonal, communication, drafting, and negotiation skills.