Indirect Commodity Manager - Facilities Management

Michael Page; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration and benefits

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Global Commodity Manager (Facilities Management) to lead strategic sourcing across Facilities Management, Real Estate, 3PL warehousing, and utilities in Asia. You will drive cost optimization, supplier performance, and contract management across multiple sites, partnering with cross-functional teams to enable expansion and efficiency.

The role requires 8+ years in strategic procurement with hands-on experience in facilities or infrastructure categories, and proficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline required.
• 8+ years of experience in strategic procurement/category management.
• Experience across Facilities Management, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Utilities, and 3PL Warehousing.
• Strong exposure to strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier management, spend analysis, and P2P processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for Facilities Management services, Real Estate, 3PL warehousing, utilities, security, and site services.
• Manage supplier selection, contract negotiations, RFQ/RFP activities, and supplier performance management.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives, supplier consolidation, contract optimization, and sourcing best practices across facilities categories.
• Establish cost-tracking mechanisms for spend visibility and forecasting.
• Lead energy efficiency and utility optimization across sites to reduce operating costs.
• Collaborate with Facilities, Operations, Finance, Legal, and project teams on expansions and new sites.
• Monitor supplier performance via scorecards and continuous improvement programs; ensure quality, delivery and cost objectives.
• Analyze market trends and regulatory changes to support decisions and mitigate supply risks.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Contract Negotiation

Supplier Relationship Management

Spend Analysis

Cost Reduction Initiatives

Procure-to-Pay Processes

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain/Procurement/Facility Management/Engineering

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

• Work in a top tier company in the industry
• Be in a position to drive growth, change management & continuous improvement

About Our Client

An established multinational manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Global Commodity Manager (Facilities Management) to lead strategic sourcing and category management activities across Facilities Management, Real Estate, 3PL Warehousing, Infrastructure, and Utilities. This role will be responsible for driving cost optimization, supplier performance, contract management, and procurement strategies across multiple sites within the Asia region.

Job Description

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for:
  • Facilities Management Services
  • Real Estate & Property Management
  • 3PL Warehousing
  • Utilities (Electricity, Gas, Water, Liquid Nitrogen, Compressed Air, Gensets, etc.)
  • Security, Janitorial, and Other Site Services
• Manage supplier selection, contract negotiations, RFQ/RFP activities, and supplier performance management.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives, supplier consolidation, contract optimization, and sourcing best practices across the facilities category.
• Establish and maintain cost-tracking mechanisms to improve spend visibility, forecasting, and financial transparency.
• Lead energy efficiency and utility optimization initiatives to improve operational efficiency and reduce overall operating costs.
• Partner closely with Facilities, Operations, Finance, Legal, and project teams to support factory expansions, new site setups, and infrastructure projects.
• Monitor supplier performance through scorecards, business reviews, and continuous improvement programs to ensure quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved.
• Analyze market trends, industry developments, and regulatory changes to support strategic sourcing decisions and mitigate supply risks.
• Drive supplier relationship management and develop contingency plans to ensure business continuity and supply resilience.
• Support Procure-to-Pay activities including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, supplier management, and compliance with procurement policies and governance requirements.
• Ensure all sourcing activities comply with corporate procurement processes, approved vendor requirements, and ethical sourcing standards.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Facility Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Strategic Procurement, Commodity Management, or Category Management within:
  • Facilities Management
  • Real Estate
  • Infrastructure
  • Utilities
  • 3PL Warehousing
• Experience managing regional or global spend portfolios and category sourcing strategies.
• Strong exposure to:
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Spend Analysis
  • Cost Reduction Initiatives
  • Procure-to-Pay Processes
• Experience supporting manufacturing or electronics manufacturing environments would be highly advantageous.
• Good understanding of facilities operations, utility contracts, infrastructure lifecycle costs, and supplier performance management.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively across Procurement, Operations, Facilities, Finance, and Legal teams.
• Proficiency in SAP, Ariba, or similar ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.

What's on Offer

• Be part of a globally recognised organisation.
• Work in a dynamic, innovative environment with opportunities for growth.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits package