Global Digital Procurement Manager

Michael Page; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Global exposure to procurement tech

Job summary

Michael Page Malaysia is seeking a seasoned procurement technology leader in Kuala Lumpur to drive digital transformation across S2P/P2P processes.

You will own the roadmap, translate business needs into scalable solutions, and partner with technology teams to deliver value while ensuring governance and stakeholder alignment. This role offers a hybrid setup and exposure to global initiatives.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in Procurement, Procurement Excellence, or Digital Transformation.
• Experience leading procurement technology implementations and transformations.
• Strong knowledge of Source-to-Pay (S2P) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; professional qualifications (CIPS/CPSM) are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the strategic roadmap for procurement technology platforms and digital capabilities.
• Act as Product Owner for procurement systems, translating requirements into scalable digital solutions.
• Develop business cases, user stories, and functional requirements to support system enhancements.
• Partner with technology teams and external solution providers throughout design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Drive adoption of digital solutions to improve user experience, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
• Lead change management activities and drive stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Procurement Technology

Product Ownership

Agile Delivery

Data Analytics

Stakeholder Management

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/IS/Related

Tools

SAP Ariba

SAP S/4HANA

ERP Systems

Job description

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• Define and execute the strategic roadmap for procurement technology platforms and digital capabilities.


• Act as Product Owner for procurement systems, translating business requirements into scalable digital solutions.


• Develop business cases, user stories, and functional requirements to support system enhancements and transformation initiatives.


• Partner with technology teams and external solution providers throughout design, development, testing, and deployment phases.


• Drive the adoption of digital solutions that improve user experience, compliance, and operational effectiveness.

Procurement Process Transformation

• Lead continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives across Source-to-Pay (S2P) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.


• Challenge existing processes and identify opportunities for standardisation, simplification, automation, and efficiency gains.


• Collaborate with process excellence teams to create scalable and sustainable procurement solutions.


• Ensure systems effectively support procurement governance, supplier management, purchasing, contracting, and payment processes.


• Drive initiatives that enhance working capital management, process efficiency, and overall procurement effectiveness.


• Manage the portfolio of procurement technology enhancements, balancing business priorities, value realisation, and risk management.


• Utilise data, reporting, and user feedback to identify improvement opportunities and drive system optimisation.


• Monitor technology performance, adoption, and compliance metrics to ensure ongoing effectiveness.


• Evaluate emerging procurement technologies, digital capabilities, and market trends to support future innovation.


• Support governance processes related to change requests, enhancement prioritisation, and digital investment decisions.

Change Management & Adoption

• Lead change management activities associated with procurement transformation and technology implementation programs.


• Assess organisational readiness and develop strategies to drive stakeholder engagement and user adoption.


• Design and implement communication, training, and support plans for new systems and process changes.


• Monitor user adoption and compliance metrics, identifying opportunities to improve engagement and effectiveness.


• Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and digital capability development.

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Procurement, Finance, Technology, Operations, and Business functions.


• Facilitate collaboration across global and regional teams to drive alignment and successful delivery of initiatives.


• Lead discussions, workshops, and governance forums to support decision-making and project execution.


• Engage external vendors and solution partners to deliver technology enhancements and support services.


• Communicate complex business and technology concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.


• Leverage data and analytics to improve procurement performance, compliance, and decision-making.


• Promote data governance and data quality across procurement systems and processes.


• Identify opportunities to utilise automation, AI, advanced analytics, and digital tools to streamline procurement activities.


• Support the development of intelligent workflows and predictive capabilities that enhance business outcomes.


• Champion responsible and compliant adoption of emerging technologies within procurement operations.

Digital Strategy & Product Ownership

• Define and execute the strategic roadmap for procurement technology platforms and digital capabilities.


• Act as Product Owner for procurement systems, translating business requirements into scalable digital solutions.


• Develop business cases, user stories, and functional requirements to support system enhancements and transformation initiatives.


• Partner with technology teams and external solution providers throughout design, development, testing, and deployment phases.


• Drive the adoption of digital solutions that improve user experience, compliance, and operational effectiveness.

Procurement Process Transformation

• Lead continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives across Source-to-Pay (S2P) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.


• Challenge existing processes and identify opportunities for standardisation, simplification, automation, and efficiency gains.


• Collaborate with process excellence teams to create scalable and sustainable procurement solutions.


• Ensure systems effectively support procurement governance, supplier management, purchasing, contracting and payment processes.


• Drive initiatives that enhance working capital management, process efficiency, and overall procurement effectiveness.

Portfolio Management & Continuous Improvement

• Manage the portfolio of procurement technology enhancements, balancing business priorities, value realisation, and risk management.


• Utilise data, reporting, and user feedback to identify improvement opportunities and drive system optimisation.


• Monitor technology performance, adoption, and compliance metrics to ensure ongoing effectiveness.


• Evaluate emerging procurement technologies, digital capabilities, and market trends to support future innovation.


• Support governance processes related to change requests, enhancement prioritisation, and digital investment decisions.

Change Management & Adoption

• Lead change management activities associated with procurement transformation and technology implementation programs.


• Assess organisational readiness and develop strategies to drive stakeholder engagement and user adoption.


• Design and implement communication, training, and support plans for new systems and process changes.


• Monitor user adoption and compliance metrics, identifying opportunities to improve engagement and effectiveness.


• Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and digital capability development.

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Procurement, Finance, Technology, Operations, and Business functions.


• Facilitate collaboration across global and regional teams to drive alignment and successful delivery of initiatives.


• Lead discussions, workshops, and governance forums to support decision-making and project execution.


• Engage external vendors and solution partners to deliver technology enhancements and support services.


• Communicate complex business and technology concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Data, Analytics & Innovation

• Leverage data and analytics to improve procurement performance, compliance, and decision-making.


• Promote data governance and data quality across procurement systems and processes.


• Identify opportunities to utilise automation, AI, advanced analytics, and digital tools to streamline procurement activities.


• Support the development of intelligent workflows and predictive capabilities that enhance business outcomes.


• Champion responsible and compliant adoption of emerging technologies within procurement operations.

Opportunity to work in a collaborative environmentOpportunity to collaborate regionally with various cross functional team

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Information Systems, Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.


• Professional qualifications such as CIPS, CPSM, CSCP, or equivalent are advantageous.


• Postgraduate qualifications in Procurement, Technology, or Digital Transformation are a plus.

Experience

• 8-12 years of experience in Procurement, Procurement Excellence, Digital Procurement, Procurement Transformation, or Procurement Technology.


• Proven experience leading procurement systems implementations, upgrades, or transformation initiatives.


• Strong knowledge of Source-to-Pay (S2P) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.


• Hands-on experience with SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, SAP Ariba, or similar procurement and ERP platforms.


• Experience working within multinational and complex matrix environments.


• Track record of successfully delivering cross-functional transformation programs.

Skills & Competencies

• Procurement Technology & Digital Transformation


• Product Ownership & Agile Delivery


• SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, SAP Ariba


• Process Design & Continuous Improvement


• Data Analytics & Performance Management


• Stakeholder Management & Influencing


• Change Management & User Adoption


• Strategic Problem Solving


• Risk & Governance Management

Our client is a leading global organisation in the energy sector, renowned for its innovation, sustainability, and commitment to operational excellence. With a strong global presence, they are at the forefront of driving progress in the industry and delivering high-quality solutions. As a company that values integrity, safety, and corporate responsibility, they offer an exciting and dynamic work environment for professionals looking to make a meaningful impact.

• Contract: 6 Months


• Hybrid working arrangement


• Opportunity to lead large-scale digital procurement transformation initiatives with global impact.


• Ownership of strategic procurement technology platforms and future digital innovation programs.


• Exposure to senior stakeholders across Procurement, Finance, Technology, and Business functions.


• Opportunity to influence strategy, operating models, and technology adoption across a global organisation.