Group Chief Procurement Officer

Boustead; Selangor; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Malaysian company is seeking a highly experienced Group Chief Procurement Officer (GCPro) to lead and oversee procurement and supply chain functions. The role emphasizes transparency, cost optimization, and compliance with governance standards, particularly in defence procurement. The ideal candidate has at least 15 years of leadership experience, a strong track record in managing complex procurement portfolios, and an understanding of procurement regulations. This position is critical for strategic operational success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of leadership experience in procurement, preferably within defence, public sector, or strategic industries.
• Proven track record managing complex, high-value, and high-risk procurement and contracting portfolios.
• Strong experience in procurement governance, LoA frameworks, audit requirements, and digital transformation.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute Group procurement strategies, policies, and governance frameworks.
• Oversee tendering, evaluation governance, negotiations, and contract award processes.
• Lead digital procurement initiatives, including e-procurement systems and spend analytics.

Skills

Leadership in procurement

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder management

Risk mitigation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Law, or a related field

Postgraduate qualification (MBA or equivalent)

Job description

Boustead Holdings Berhad is seeking a highly experienced Group Chief Procurement Officer (GCPro) to provide Group-wide leadership, governance, and oversight of procurement and supply chain functions. Reporting directly to the Group Managing Director, this role is critical in ensuring transparency, value-for-money, risk control, and strict compliance with governance and ethical standards, with a strong emphasis on defence and strategic procurement.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and execute Group procurement strategies, policies, and governance frameworks, while driving cost optimisation, vendor capability development, and secure supply‑chain practices.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership across procurement, contracting, and supplier management to support business objectives and national priorities.
• Establish and enforce Group‑wide procurement strategies, policies, and governance frameworks in line with LoA, audit, and ethical requirements.
• Drive value‑for‑money and cost optimisation initiatives through strategic sourcing, spend aggregation, benchmarking, and lifecycle cost analysis.
• Oversee tendering, evaluation governance, negotiations, and contract award processes, ensuring commercial protection and risk mitigation.
• Lead vendor development and supplier performance programmes, including localisation, industrial participation, and capability enhancement.
• Provide procurement leadership and oversight across Defence programmes, ensuring alignment with capability needs, lifecycle costs, and contractual obligations.
• Strengthen supply‑chain security, compliance with national regulations, export controls, and protection of restricted or classified information.
• Lead digital procurement initiatives, including e‑procurement systems, spend analytics, audit trails, and workflow controls.
• Build and develop strong procurement leadership and technical capabilities, fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and professional excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Law, or a related field.
• Postgraduate qualification (MBA or equivalent) is preferred; professional procurement certification is an advantage.
• Minimum 15 years of leadership experience in procurement, preferably within defence, public sector, or strategic industries.
• Proven track record managing complex, high‑value, and high‑risk procurement and contracting portfolios.
• Strong experience in procurement governance, LoA frameworks, audit requirements, and digital transformation.
• Sound knowledge of national procurement regulations, supply‑chain security, and compliance expectations.
• Strong stakeholder management, sound judgement, and high standards of integrity and confidentiality.