Manager, Group Procurement

UiTM Holdings Sdn Bhd; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in Malaysia is looking for a Procurement Manager to oversee procurement processes and negotiate contracts with suppliers. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of experience in purchasing at the Assistant Manager level. Strong negotiation skills and good command of English required. This position focuses on optimizing procurement costs and managing supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in purchasing at the minimum level of Assistant Manager.
• Experience in contract preparation and strategic sourcing.
• Good command of written & spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full spectrum of procurement processes.
• Negotiate contractual agreements with suppliers.
• Monitor suppliers’ performance and conduct evaluations.
• Prepare procurement reports for management approvals.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Procurement expertise

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in purchasing/logistics or related disciplines

Job description

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the full spectrum of procurement processes.
• Establish, harmonize and maintain appropriate and formalized procurement policies, compliance and procedures across the Group.
• Provide information, guidance and assistance to all end users in all aspect of procurement activities from sourcing to pre-qualification, selection of suppliers and tendering.
• Effectively negotiate contractual agreements, as required by the end users, with the suppliers in ensuring value-for-money and excellent service levels are maintained and optimized across all categories of expenditures.
• Monitor suppliers’ performance through regular surveys and feedbacks from end users and coordinate the periodic inspection and evaluation of existing and new suppliers as per requirements.
• Perform risk assessment for supply contracts and agreements, and to advise the Management for appropriate risk mitigation.
• Periodically review the Standard Operating Procedures (“SOP”) and Level of Authority (“LoA”) in order to ensure the relevance of the existing processes with the current business needs and situation.
• Prepare procurement reports as required for approvals in accordance to the UHSB's Limit of Authority.
• Continuously engage with key employees from across the group in order to build the culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
• Provide professional direction, guidance and support on procurement matters to all business units and relevant stakeholders.
• Source profitable suppliers and initiate procurement partnerships.
• Handle negotiation with external vendors to secure advantageous terms.
• Develop an appropriate database for ongoing suppliers’ management.
• Perform other ad-hoc duties as and when required/instructed by the Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in purchasing/logistics, supply chain management or related disciplines.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in purchasing for equipment, materials and services at the minimum level of Assistant Manager.
• Experience in contract preparation, commodity/category management and/or strategic sourcing.
• Good command of written & spoken English.

How to Apply

Candidates who meet the above requirements and qualifications must email a complete resume/CV containing personal information, the highest academic qualifications (including a copy of the relevant certificates), expected salary, and a passport-size photo to [e-mail]

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