Head of Procurement — Mission-Critical Construction

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia is seeking an experienced Head of Procurement to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for multi-million dollar high-tech facility projects in Malaysia. You will shape procurement strategy for Data Centers, Fabs and Cleanrooms, and manage cross-functional teams.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will drive cost optimization, risk management, and ESG-aligned supplier selection, while implementing ERP/e-Procurement and BIM-enabled workflows to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive procurement experience in construction
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role overseeing high-tech facilities construction (Data Centers, Fabs, Cleanrooms, or Mission-Critical infrastructure)

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement strategies for multi-million dollar high-tech construction projects.
• Establish global and regional sourcing networks for long-lead equipment.
• Drive cost optimization, TCO reductions, and value engineering while meeting timelines and quality standards.
• Standardize and manage contract negotiations using international frameworks (FIDIC, NEC, or bespoke design-and-build).
• Mitigate supply chain risks and geopolitical exposures with dual-sourcing strategies.
• Ensure compliance with local building codes, safety regulations, and governance standards.
• Build and manage strategic partnerships with tier-1 manufacturers, MEP sub-contractors, and engineering consultants.
• Implement supplier performance metrics (KPIs/SLAs) for quality, safety, delivery, and budget.
• Lead a multi-disciplinary team and champion digital procurement solutions (ERP/e-Procurement, BIM) to optimize efficiency.
• Integrate ESG criteria into supplier selection and sourcing.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Sourcing strategy

Vendor management

Team leadership

ESG sourcing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

ERP

BIM

Job description

Randstad Malaysia is seeking an experienced Head of Procurement to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for multi-million dollar high-tech facility projects in Malaysia. You will shape procurement strategy for Data Centers, Fabs and Cleanrooms, and manage cross-functional teams.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will drive cost optimization, risk management, and ESG-aligned supplier selection, while implementing ERP/e-Procurement and BIM-enabled workflows to improve efficiency.