Global Marine Procurement Leader

The GMP Group; Miri; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The GMP Group is seeking an experienced Head of Procurement in Malaysia to lead the shipbuilding materials supply chain. You will manage supplier networks, drive cost-effective sourcing, and oversee the complete procurement cycle from RFQ to delivery, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with engineering teams, monitor budgets, and coach a team of procurement officers to deliver continuous improvements and on-time shipyard readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) is an advantage.
• 10+ years procurement experience with supervisory exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with project timelines and cost efficiency.
• Source, evaluate, and manage suppliers locally and internationally, especially for marine grade materials.
• Lead full procurement cycle: RFQ, evaluation, negotiation, contracts, delivery, supplier performance.
• Monitor procurement budgets and drive cost savings without compromising quality.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, policies, and regulatory requirements (CIDB, MARPOL, SOLAS).

Skills

Strategic procurement

Vendor management

Negotiation

Budget control

Team leadership

Contract management

Sourcing

ERP systems

Marine industry

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management

Marine Engineering

CIPS / CPSM

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

The GMP Group is seeking an experienced Head of Procurement in Malaysia to lead the shipbuilding materials supply chain. You will manage supplier networks, drive cost-effective sourcing, and oversee the complete procurement cycle from RFQ to delivery, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with engineering teams, monitor budgets, and coach a team of procurement officers to deliver continuous improvements and on-time shipyard readiness.