Indirect Procurement (Global Sourcing)

PERSOL; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 112,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL is seeking a seasoned Sourcing & Procurement professional in Malaysia to lead strategic category management across indirect spend. The role involves developing sourcing strategies, analyzing global markets, and driving cost optimization in a hybrid setup with 60/40 balance.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of end-to-end experience, strong negotiation skills, and experience managing regional or global stakeholders in multinational environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• 8-10 years of end-to-end sourcing and contracting experience.
• Strong experience managing complex and high-value procurement projects.
• Proven stakeholder management experience with regional or global teams.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Experience working in multinational and multicultural environments.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Category Management across indirect spend.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies across multiple categories.
• Analyze global supply markets and provide procurement recommendations.
• Drive cost optimization, risk mitigation, and supplier performance improvements.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including RFI, RFP, negotiations.
• Manage supplier due diligence and qualification processes.
• Contracting & procurement operations and governance.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Contracting

Communication (English)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Ariba Source-to-Pay

Salesforce

ERP systems

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Industry : Oil & Gas (Customer & Products)

Employment Type: 12 month contract with PERSOL

Working Hours : Monday - Friday (8.30am – 5.30pm) but flexible to manage other country stakeholder

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (60/40)

Salary range : RM10,000 - RM14,000 (based on experience & qualification)

Why Join Us?

Work with global stakeholders across multiple countries

Lead high-impact sourcing and procurement transformation initiatives

Manage strategic categories including Digital, Marketing, Professional Services, Logistics, Travel, Workplace Services, MRO, HSSE, and Contingent Workforce

Enjoy a hybrid working environment with flexibility

Gain exposure to a world‑class procurement operating model

What You'll Be Doing

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

Develop and execute sourcing strategies across multiple indirect spend categories

Analyze global supply markets and provide procurement recommendations

Drive cost optimization, risk mitigation, and supplier performance improvements

Support procurement governance and sourcing best practices

Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including RFI, RFP, supplier evaluation, negotiations, and contract awards

Manage supplier due diligence and qualification processes

Conduct commercial negotiations to maximize value delivery

Build strong supplier relationships across local, regional, and global markets

Contracting & Procurement Operations

Develop and negotiate commercial contracts

Manage contract approval processes and governance requirements

Ensure contracts are effectively implemented and operationalized within procurement systems

Support supplier performance and value realization initiatives

Stakeholder Management

Partner with senior business leaders and cross-functional teams globally

Manage multiple procurement projects simultaneously

Influence sourcing decisions through data‑driven recommendations and commercial insights

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in any discipline
• 8-10 years of end-to-end sourcing and contracting experience
• Strong experience managing complex and high‑value procurement projects
• Proven stakeholder management experience with regional or global teams
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
• Experience working in multinational and multicultural environments
• Excellent communication skills in English

Nice to Have

• Experience within Lubricants, Oil & Gas, FMCG, Chemicals, Manufacturing or Industrial sectors
• Experience with Ariba Source-to-Pay, Salesforce, or ERP systems