Global Project Sourcing Manager

Novonesis; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Novonesis is seeking a Project Sourcing Manager to lead procurement across multiple projects and programs in a regulated industrial setting. You will coordinate with engineering, project, and operations teams to source critical equipment, services, and materials globally while ensuring compliance.

The role blends strategic planning with hands-on execution, requiring experience in food/pharma sectors, strong supplier management, and proficiency in Incoterms and trade compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of procurement experience, including project-based or industrial procurement.
• Strong experience in food, pharmaceutical, biotech, or other process industries.
• Proven hands-on experience with international sourcing and import/export operations.

Responsibilities

• Planning and executing procurement strategies for key equipment, materials, engineering services, and contractors across the project portfolio.
• Developing and implementing procurement plans that support program priorities, schedules, and risk profiles.
• Consolidating requirements across projects to drive standardization, volume leverage, and delivery reliability.
• Identifying, pre-qualifying, and managing domestic and international suppliers for process equipment, utilities, cleanroom systems, construction services, and technical consulting.
• Leading RFQ/RFP processes, commercial evaluations, negotiations, and contract preparation in line with company policies.
• Monitoring supplier performance on quality, delivery, service, and compliance, and driving corrective actions when required.
• Managing procurement involving imported equipment and materials, including coordination of Incoterms, logistics, customs clearance, duties, and documentation.
• Ensuring all import/export activities comply with local laws, international trade regulations, and applicable licenses or permits.
• Tracking procurement budgets, commitments, and delivery schedules across the program.
• Identifying cost-saving opportunities through consolidation, negotiation, alternative sourcing, or optimized logistics solutions.
• Anticipating procurement risks and proposing mitigation measures to project and program stakeholders.

Skills

Procurement management

RFQ/RFP processes

Negotiations

Supplier management

Incoterms

Trade compliance

Engineering procurement

Cost analysis

Excel

SAP

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, International Trade, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

e-procurement systems

Job description

Novonesis is seeking a Project Sourcing Manager to lead procurement across multiple projects and programs in a regulated industrial setting. You will coordinate with engineering, project, and operations teams to source critical equipment, services, and materials globally while ensuring compliance.

The role blends strategic planning with hands-on execution, requiring experience in food/pharma sectors, strong supplier management, and proficiency in Incoterms and trade compliance.