Manager, Indirect Sourcing %26 Purchasing - Malaysia

Ansell; Cyberjaya; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in protection solutions is seeking a Manager for Indirect Sourcing & Procurement in Cyberjaya, Malaysia. This role involves developing and implementing sourcing strategies, optimizing procurement processes, and driving cost savings. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and experience in strategic sourcing or procurement. Strong negotiation and contract management skills are essential, along with knowledge of local markets. Opportunities for advancement and a competitive compensation plan are provided.

Benefits

Competitive compensation plan

Mentorship programs

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Supply Chain.
• Knowledge of local market and global sourcing practices.
• This role requires travelling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with global policies.
• Standardize and improve end-to-end Source-to-Pay workflows.
• Identify cost savings opportunities and lead negotiations.
• Negotiate, execute, and maintain supplier agreements.
• Build relationships across Finance, Legal, and Operations.
• Monitor and enhance supplier relationships and performance.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and manage risks.
• Inspire and develop a high-performing procurement team.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Contract management

Knowledge of sourcing principles

Supplier performance management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Why Ansell?

At Ansell, we stay two steps ahead of workplace risk to deliver innovative safety solutions that enhance people's quality of life. As a global leader in protection solutions, we design and develop a wide range of products including gloves, clothing, and other protective gear to keep workers safe and productive across industrial, medical, and consumer applications.

Discover more about our company, our people, and our values by visiting us at Ansell.

Manager, Indirect Sourcing & Procurement - Cyberjaya

In this position you will lead and manage indirect sourcing and procurement strategies for Malaysia, ensuring cost efficiency, compliance, and supplier performance. Drive process optimization, stakeholder collaboration, and continuous improvement to deliver best-in‑class procurement standards.

What benefits and opportunities does Ansell offer?

• Competitive compensation plan, including a performance‑based annual incentive.
• A culture of belonging and inclusion, collaboration thrives, and everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered—across our global community.
• Ansell University, LinkedIn Learning and Mentorship programs to develop professional and interpersonal skills.
• Opportunities to advance and grow within the company through LinkedIn Learning and Mentorships.

What your role will be?

You will be:

• Lead Procurement Strategy: Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with global policies.
• Optimize Processes: Standardize and improve end-to-end Source-to-Pay workflows for efficiency and compliance.
• Drive Cost Savings: Identify opportunities, lead negotiations, and deliver measurable savings.
• Manage Contracts: Negotiate, execute, and maintain supplier agreements in collaboration with legal teams.
• Engage Stakeholders: Build strong relationships across Finance, Legal, and Operations to ensure alignment.
• Supplier Performance: Monitor, evaluate, and enhance supplier relationships and performance metrics.
• Risk & Compliance: Ensure adherence to regulations, mitigate risks, and maintain audit readiness.
• Lead the Team: Inspire and develop a high-performing procurement team across locations.

What will you bring to Ansell?

• Bachelor's Degree (Engineering preferred).
• Experience in Strategic Sourcing/Procurement/Supply Chain.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Knowledge of local market and global sourcing practice.
• Knowledge of sourcing principles, methodologies, and best practices to develop business process.
• This role requires travelling.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ansell is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, marital status, parental status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Our Commitment to Belonging and Inclusion

Ansell's vision is about creating safe spaces where all perspectives are valued alongside individual contributions. When we say that everyone deserves to belong, feel included and empowered at work., it's not just words. We want applicants to know that we endeavor to create an inclusive environment that will consider all, regardless of age, gender, background, disability, veteran status, or experience alone! It's what drives Ansell as an organization towards a workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate, it's what drives us to serve our customers and stakeholders with pride, and it's what differentiates Ansell.

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