Head, Procurement Excellence

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

Job summary

Gentari is seeking a Head of Procurement Excellence to strengthen governance, standardize processes, and drive performance across Renewables, Hydrogen and Green Mobility divisions.

You will lead a global procurement capability, develop tools and dashboards, and partner with the COE to enable project delivery and commercial outcomes. This role requires strong leadership and a track record in governance, risk management, and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• CEP or CI Procurement certification is a plus.
• Minimum 7 years of procurement/contract management experience.
• Strong governance and compliance background.

Responsibilities

• Lead standardization and improvement of procurement processes globally.
• Develop templates, tools, and dashboards for visibility and performance.
• Monitor KPIs and drive data‑driven continuous improvement.
• Ensure alignment with LOA, regulatory, and sustainability standards.
• Support contracting strategies with business units and project teams.
• Maintain documentation and governance reporting for procurement.

Skills

Procurement

Governance

Data analytics

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Procurement systems

Reporting dashboards

LOA compliance

Job description

Join us at Gentari to be part of this exciting, purposeful journey towards a cleaner energy future.

Gentarians are passionate about sustainability - our purpose is to solve the world’s most pressing sustainable energy needs. Here at Gentari, we move differently. Teams seek out opportunities to work with one another to achieve shared goals and we trust our people with the freedom and autonomy in ways of working to spur innovative thinking and creativity. We aim to keep good people at the heart of what we do by ensuring that our people feel empowered to chart career paths alongside personal growth. Beyond the promise of an open and flexible work environment, we hope to make Gentari feel like a second home, a place where everyone is valued, and differences are celebrated.

As Head, Procurement Excellence, you will strengthen procurement effectiveness across Gentari’s Renewables, Hydrogen and Green Mobility businesses. Working closely with the Head, Procurement COE, you will drive fit-for-purpose frameworks, governance practices, performance standards and continuous improvement to enable business growth, project delivery and stronger commercial outcomes.

Responsibilities

Operational Excellence

• Lead initiatives to standardize and improve procurement processes across Gentari’s global operations;
• Develop and maintain procurement tools, templates, and reporting dashboards to enhance visibility and performance tracking;
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, reduce risk, and support scalability;
• Monitor procurement KPIs and drive continuous improvement through data-driven insights;
• Ensure alignment of procurement operations with internal governance frameworks, including LOA, compliance, and sustainability standards.

Procurement Strategy & Process Excellence

• Support the development and rollout of contracting strategies (e.g., turnkey, dual feed) in collaboration with business units and project teams;
• Support standardization and continuous improvement of procurement processes across Gentari’s global operations.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure procurement activities adhere to Gentari’s governance frameworks, including limits of authority (LOA), regulatory requirements, and sustainability standards;
• Monitor compliance and support internal audits and assurance activities;
• Maintain documentation and reporting for procurement governance;
• Conduct periodic reviews and audits of procurement activities to identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities.

Tender Committee Secretariat

• Serve as the secretariat for Tender Committee if required, ensuring timely coordination of meetings, documentation, and decision tracking;
• Facilitate review and endorsement processes for high-value procurement activities in alignment with governance protocols;
• Maintain records of tender deliberations and outcomes to support audit and assurance requirements.

Capability Building & Team Support

• Contribute to procurement capability-building initiatives, including training and knowledge-sharing;
• Mentor junior team members and promote ethical procurement practices;
• Support the Head of COE in leading a high-performing procurement team;
• Support Talent team to design and implement career pathways for procurement professionals, and the development of role-based competency frameworks including talent initiatives.

Reporting & Data Analytics

• Maintain procurement dashboards and reporting tools to monitor KPIs, compliance, and performance trends;
• Analyze procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities, supplier risks, and process bottlenecks;
• Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership to support strategic decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Law, Business, or related field;
• Certified Energy Procurement Professional (CEP) or Certified International Procurement Manager certification is an advantage;
• Minimum 7 years of experience in procurement, contract management, or supply chain within infrastructure, construction, or renewable energy sectors;
• Proven experience in process improvement and procurement governance;
• Strong understanding of procurement operations, governance, and compliance;
• Proficiency in procurement systems and performance reporting tools;
• Ability to lead operational improvement initiatives and work in a matrixed organization.

For talent pipelining purpose, due to the heavy traffic of applications received, only qualified candidates will be notified.