Head of Procurement and Contract Governance

Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in procurement governance is seeking a highly experienced Procurement Manager to lead and institutionalize a robust procurement ecosystem. This role requires establishing governance frameworks, ensuring compliance, and optimizing processes. Candidates must possess a Master’s degree or relevant certification with 7-9 years of experience in procurement. Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills are essential. The position is based in the Damansara Heights area, offering a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Enhanced EPF contribution

Comprehensive medical, optical, and dental coverage

Inclusive insurance protection

Attractive employee subsidies

Excellent accessibility to public transport

Qualifications

• 7-9 years of experience in procurement and contract management.
• Proven track record of cost savings and risk mitigation.
• Strong analytical, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain governance frameworks for procurement activities.
• Monitor compliance across all procurement activities.
• Design procurement and contract processes ensuring audit compliance.
• Provide strategic governance advisory to operational teams.
• Report actionable insights on governance and risk for decision-making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s degree or professional certification

Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration

Job description

Why Join Us

At HRD Corp, we believe our people are the foundation of our success and the driving force behind Malaysia’s human capital development. Joining us means contributing to a national mission — strengthening the country’s workforce while building your own professional legacy.

We take pride in providing a supportive and progressive workplace that values excellence, integrity, and growth. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote wellbeing and long‑term security:

Our Employee Benefits

Enhanced EPF contribution — additional employer contribution beyond the statutory rate.

Comprehensive medical, optical, and dental coverage for employees and their dependents.

Inclusive insurance protection for added peace of mind.

Attractive employee subsidies to support daily and professional needs.

Excellent accessibility, with our office conveniently connected to major public transport routes (MRT/LRT).

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic professional to lead and institutionalise a robust procurement and contract governance ecosystem by developing policies, frameworks, and oversight mechanisms that ensure regulatory compliance, mitigate risks, and drive consistency and integrity across all procurement and contract management activities, while enabling effective decision‑making and sustainable organisational outcomes.

Your Role and Impact

1. Governance and Policy

Establish and maintain governance frameworks by developing comprehensive procurement and contract policies, SOPs, approval matrices, thresholds, and control standards, ensuring all procurement activities are transparent, auditable, and compliant with organisational and regulatory requirements.

Enhance governance frameworks through continuous improvement by analysing industry best practices, audit findings, and emerging trends, embedding lessons learned into policies and processes to strengthen operational integrity, risk mitigation, and decision‑making quality.

2. Compliance and Risk Management

Develop, interpret, and enforce procurement policies by translating complex regulatory requirements and organisational directives into actionable guidelines, ensuring operational teams understand and implement compliance measures effectively.

Monitor and assure compliance across all procurement activities by implementing oversight mechanisms, conducting regular reviews, and providing corrective guidance, reducing instances of non‑compliance and audit exceptions while safeguarding organisational reputation.

3. Process Design and Assurance

Design robust procurement and contract processes by integrating governance checkpoints, risk controls, and digital system alignment, ensuring processes are streamlined, consistent, and capable of withstanding internal and external audit scrutiny.

Provide process assurance and optimisation by evaluating the effectiveness of procurement workflows, identifying bottlenecks and inefficiencies, and recommending improvements that enhance transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency across all units.

4. Advisory and Stakeholder Engagement

Provide strategic governance advisory to operational teams and management by interpreting policies, advising on complex or high‑risk cases, and supporting audits and management reviews, ensuring procurement and contract decisions adhere to governance standards.

Build organisational capability in procurement governance by designing training programs, workshops, and knowledge‑sharing initiatives, strengthening staff competency, promoting accountability, and embedding a culture of governance excellence across the organisation.

5. Monitoring and Reporting

Identify and monitor procurement and contract risks by analysing data, tracking compliance trends, and reviewing systemic issues, enabling proactive mitigation of risks before they escalated into financial, operational, or reputational impact.

Report actionable insights on governance and risk by preparing structured dashboards, executive summaries, and recommendations for management committees, ensuring informed decision‑making and timely management intervention.

Professional Qualifications and Experience

Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) is preferred.

Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

7 – 9 years of experience in procurement and contract management.

Preferably a junior manager with 7 – 10 relevant years of strategic experience within GLCs or similar organisation is highly preferred.

Proven track record of successful procurement and contract management with a focus on cost savings and risk mitigation.

Strong analytical, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.

Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and strategic thinking.

Willing to be based in the Damansara Heights area.

Note to Applicants

We appreciate your interest in joining HRD Corp. Due to the high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding as we carefully review all applications.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Procurement Manager?
• How many years' experience do you have in a procurement role?
• How many years' experience do you have in supply chain management (SCM)?
• How many years of auditing experience do you have?
• Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?