Director Global Procurement

LINKTRIX Consultants, Asia Pacific; Selangor; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational organisation is seeking a Global Procurement Director to provide strategic leadership across its procurement operations. This role involves driving procurement as a value-creating function, leading digital procurement transformations, and ensuring governance and compliance across diverse geographies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement with 15–20 years of experience, and possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This position offers an opportunity to influence and drive change in the procurement landscape of the organisation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
• Professional certifications (CIPS, IIPMM, or equivalent) highly preferred.
• 15–20 years of progressive experience in procurement, supply chain, or commercial leadership.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the Group-wide procurement, logistics strategy aligned to corporate, financial, and ESG objectives.
• Lead the design and rollout of digital procurement platforms, analytics, and automation.
• Oversee category strategies across major spend areas.
• Establish and enforce Group procurement policies and governance frameworks.
• Lead strategic supplier negotiations and partnerships.
• Lead and develop a high-performing global procurement leadership team.

Job description

Our client is a large, well-established multinational organisation with a strong international presence. Known for its focus on innovation, responsible practices, and long-term value creation, the organisation is currently undergoing a strategic transformation to further strengthen its enterprise capabilities. As part of this journey, they are now seeking a Global Procurement Director to lead procurement as a strategic, value-driving function.

This role provides executive leadership across global procurement operations, ensuring standardisation, governance, cost optimisation, supplier innovation, ESG-aligned sourcing, and risk management across diverse geographies and business units.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Procurement, Logistics Strategy & Leadership

• Define and execute the Group-wide procurement, logistics strategy aligned to corporate, financial, and ESG objectives
• Position procurement as a strategic business partner and value creator
• Advise EXCO and senior leadership on procurement risks, opportunities, and market dynamics

Digital Procurement Transformation

• Lead the design and rollout of digital procurement platforms, analytics, and automation
• Drive data-driven decision-making for spend optimisation, demand management, and supplier performance

Category Management & Strategic Sourcing

• Oversee category strategies across major spend areas
• Approve sourcing strategies, supplier panels, and long-term partnerships

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Establish and enforce Group procurement policies and governance frameworks
• Co-chair the Group Tender Committee and oversee high-value, high-risk procurements

Ensure audit readiness and regulatory compliance

• ESG & Sustainable Procurement
• Embed ESG principles into sourcing and supplier management
• Drive responsible and ethical supply chain practices

Stakeholder & Supplier Management

• Lead strategic supplier negotiations and partnerships
• Collaborate closely with Finance, Legal, Risk, IT, Sustainability, and Business Units

Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead and develop a high-performing global procurement leadership team
• Build organisational capability in strategic sourcing, governance, and digital procurement

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field
• Professional certifications (CIPS, IIPMM, or equivalent) highly preferred

Experience

• 15–20 years of progressive experience in procurement, supply chain, or commercial leadership
• Proven leadership of enterprise-wide or global procurement functions
• Strong experience in digital procurement transformation and change management
• Solid exposure to governance, tender management, ESG sourcing, and regulated environment
• Senior stakeholder engagement experience (EXCO, Board, regulators, strategic suppliers)