Contract Strategy & Management Specialist

Maxis; Kuala Lumpur; Presencial; MYR 150.000 - 270.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Maxis is seeking a procurement and contract professional to design and execute contract strategies with key technology vendors in Malaysia. You will manage the contract lifecycle from negotiation and formation to in-life performance, ensuring value and mitigating risk for Maxis.

The role requires at least 8 years in procurement or contract management, telecom exposure, and strong analytical, negotiation and stakeholder skills.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• 8+ years of procurement or contract management experience.
• Experience with large vendors and regulatory bodies.
• Telecommunications industry experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Manage end-to-end contract lifecycle from negotiation to renewal.
• Monitor vendor performance and SLA compliance.
• Lead contract governance and risk management processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across business, technical and procurement teams.

Conocimientos

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Regulatory compliance

Educación

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Descripción del empleo

Are you ready to get ahead in your career?

• We want to empower you to turn your ambitions into achievements.
• We thrive in inclusiveness, diversity and embrace close collaborations for you to create impact for yourself and others.
• Together, we aim to bring the best of technology to help people, businesses and the nation to be ahead in a changing world.
• To realise our vision to become Malaysia’s leading converged solutions company, we are looking for a new talent to innovate and grow with us in a culture that values commitment, performance and possibilities.
  

Why does this job exist and why is it critical?

To develop and execute contract strategies for key technology vendors. This role leads the end-to-end contract lifecycle, from negotiation and formation to in-life vendor performance and relationship management, ensuring value and mitigating risk for Maxis.

What will you do in this role?

• Stakeholder Management & Vendor Relationship Management
• Build and maintain good relationship with internal stakeholders and Vendors.
• Monitor vendor performance, conduct business reviews, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate across business, technical, and procurement teams to achieve commercial and operational objectives.
• Manage stakeholder engagement, feedback, and communications, including senior management updates.
• Monitor vendor performance, SLA compliance, and service delivery commitments.
• Conduct business reviews, vendor evaluations, audits, and improvement initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate vendor-related risks to protect business interests.
• Contract Lifecycle Management
• Manage contracts throughout their lifecycle, including creation, amendments, SOWs, renewals, extensions, and termination.
• Review contractual changes, assess risks, and provide recommendations on contract positions.
• Monitor contract performance, deliverables, obligations, entitlements, and SLA compliance.
• Manage contractual disputes, claims, and escalations to achieve timely resolution.
• Ensure contractual governance processes are implemented and effective.
• Compliance & Risk Management.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, legal requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Assess, monitor, and mitigate contractual, commercial, operational, and financial risks.
• Maintain appropriate controls and documentation to safeguard Maxis' interests.
• Process Digitalisation
• Drive process improvement, automation, and digitalisation initiatives across contract and vendor management.
• Enhance contract visibility, tracking, reporting, and governance through digital solutions.
• Improve operational efficiency, data quality, and stakeholder experience through continuous improvement initiatives.
  

What You Need For This Role

• Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree, Master's Degree, Business Studies/Administration/Management or equivalent.
• Professional certifications in contract, procurement or commercial management would an added advantage.
• Minimum 8 year(s) of relevant working experience in procurement and/or contract management, including managing strategic engagements with large vendors and regulatory bodies.
• Experience within telecommunications industry, including mobile and fixed-line network environments, will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision‑making skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to provide practical, commercially balanced solutions and recommendations
• Capable of managing multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent commercial acumen with strong understanding of contract structures, commercial, and risk allocation.
• Highly skills in contract negotiation, dispute resolution and stakeholder management.
• Strong influencing, communication, and presentation skills, including engagement with senior management.
• Sound knowledge of contract lifecycle management, vendor management, and commercial governance frameworks.
  

Maxis values diverse voices & people. We hire and reward our employees based on capability & performance — regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, education, religion, nationality or physical ability.