Head, External Sourcing

Sime Motors; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sime Darby Auto Selection Sdn. Bhd. is seeking an experienced Vehicle Sourcing Lead to optimize inventory through trade-ins, direct purchases, auctions and partnerships.

You will lead a team, negotiate acquisitions, analyze market trends and build relationships with dealers and financial institutions. This role anchors our sourcing operations within Malaysia's premier automotive retail group.

Qualifications

• Experience sourcing used vehicles through trade-ins, direct purchases, auctions, dealer networks, fleet disposals, and corporate partnerships.
• Strong negotiation and vehicle appraisal skills.
• Ability to build relationships with dealers, financial institutions, and fleet operators.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to meet inventory and business targets.
• Source used vehicles through trade-ins, direct purchases, auctions, dealer networks, fleet disposals, and corporate partnerships.
• Lead vehicle appraisal, valuation, and acquisition negotiations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with dealers, financial institutions, fleet operators, and other key partners.
• Monitor market trends, pricing, inventory mix, and stock turnover.
• Lead and develop the sourcing team to achieve departmental KPIs.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Vendor relations

Vehicle appraisal

Negotiation

Market analysis

Team leadership

Job description

Head, External Sourcing page is loaded## Head, External Sourcinglocations: Malaysia | Selangor | ASHO (B202)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: October 2, 2026 (9 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR121511**Company :**Sime Darby Auto Selection Sdn. Bhd.* Develop and execute sourcing strategies to meet inventory and business targets.* Source used vehicles through trade-ins, direct purchases, auctions, dealer networks, fleet disposals, and corporate partnerships.* Lead vehicle appraisal, valuation, and acquisition negotiations.* Build and maintain strong relationships with dealers, financial institutions, fleet operators, and other key partners.* Monitor market trends, pricing, inventory mix, and stock turnover.* Lead and develop the sourcing team to achieve departmental KPIs.Sime Darby Auto Selection, a subsidiary of the Sime Darby Group, are looking for people who are passionate about our customers and products. The candidate should possess relevant work experience and must share our vision to expand our position as the largest and most successful automotive retail and service organization in Malaysia.