Manager, Operations Steering Support

Zohorecruit; Petaling Jaya; Sur place; MYR 180 000 - 260 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Zohorecruit is seeking a data-driven Regional Procurement & Supplier Manager to lead procurement strategies and supplier relationships across Southeast Asia from Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. You will shape cost-efficient operations, champion sustainability, and align regional activities with corporate goals.

You will manage a small team, monitor KPIs across depots and vendors, drive contract excellence, and ensure continuous improvement in service quality and risk reduction.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of procurement, supplier management and contract negotiations experience.
• Experience in shipping/logistics sector is highly preferred.
• Track record of building and monitoring supplier performance metrics (cost, quality, delivery).
• End-to-end contract lifecycle management and risk mitigation experience.
• Excellent written and spoken English with strong negotiation and influencing skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead regional procurement strategies for Southeast Asia (Cambodia, Myanmar, Malaysia, Philippines).
• Partner with procurement heads in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia to align regional strategy.
• Manage a lean team of 2 direct reports and oversee vendor performance across depots, truckers, and terminals.
• Drive sustainability and green logistics in all procurement activities.
• Maintain contract templates and lifecycle oversight to avoid service disruptions.
• Lead regular performance reviews with high-spend vendors and implement corrective actions.

Connaissances

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

KPI tracking

Contract negotiation

English communication

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Outils

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Description du poste

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia | Posted on 09/29/2026

The Opportunity: Shape the Future of Regional Logistics

Step into a high-impact role with a premier, globally recognized shipping and logistics powerhouse. We are looking for an ambitious, data-driven Regional Procurement & Supplier Manager to architect cost-effective operations and drive vendor excellence across Southeast Asia.

In this role, you won't just be pushing paper—you will be a crucial commercial partner. You will lead procurement strategies, champion sustainability, and steer high-level vendor relationships to ensure our regional supply chain remains agile, competitive, and highly efficient.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Strategic Sourcing & Regional Leadership
  • Spearhead procurement strategies and operations for Cambodia, Myanmar, Malaysia, and the Philippines, ensuring total alignment with high-level corporate goals .
  • Act as a collaborative partner to procurement leads in Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia to drive a unified, consistent regional strategy .
  • Lead and mentor a lean team of 2 direct reports, fostering a culture of operational excellence .
  • Provide strategic support to the broader Operations Steering Support Team on critical regional initiatives .
  • Own the performance matrix by tracking critical KPIs across vital logistics partners, including depots, truckers, feeders, and terminals .
  • Lead regular, high-stakes performance review meetings with top-tier, high-spend vendors .
  • Collaborate with Functional Managers to design and implement targeted corrective actions for underperforming suppliers .
  • Champion green logistics by ensuring all procurement activities strictly adhere to our corporate sustainability goals and socially responsible practices .
• Contract Mastery & Risk Mitigation
  • Architect, review, and maintain robust contract templates across your designated markets, ensuring flawless regulatory compliance .
  • Proactively manage the entire contract lifecycle—from tracking expirations to leading timely renewals—ensuring zero service disruptions .

Requirements

What You Bring to the Table

• The Non-Negotiables:
  • Experience: 5 to 7 years of proven expertise in procurement, supplier relationship management, and complex contract negotiations .
  • Industry Knowledge: A strong background in the shipping liner or broader logistics industry is highly preferred .
  • Performance Tracking: Deep experience building and tracking supplier performance metrics (KPIs) focused on cost reduction, service quality, and operational efficiency .
  • Contractual Acumen: A proven track record of managing end-to-end contracts while successfully mitigating organizational risk .
  • Communication: Exceptional spoken and written English proficiency , combined with the ability to negotiate, influence, and adapt .
• The Nice-to-Haves:
  • Strong proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (specifically Excel and PowerPoint) .
  • Working knowledge of SAP systems is considered a strong advantage.