Manager, Procurement

Fraser and Neave; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage company in Malaysia seeks a dynamic Procurement Manager. The successful candidate will manage procurement processes for indirect materials and services, ensuring effective budget management and supplier negotiations. If you are passionate about a career in a fast-paced consumer goods environment, join Fraser and Neave to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Procurement Manager.
• Experience in handling tenders.
• Ability to manage budgets and supplier relations.

Responsibilities

• Manage budget versus purchases impacting company P&L.
• Develop sourcing strategies for indirect categories.
• Evaluate and negotiate purchases for cost savings.

Skills

Procurement Management

Negotiation

Budget Management

Supplier Management

Contract Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

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· To manage procurement of indirect materials and services (main categories) required by the company.

· To manage budget versus purchases, which have a significant impact on the company’s P&L.

· A sole contributor to the category.

Key Accountabilities :

· Develop and implement sourcing strategies for the following main indirect categories (CAPEX / OPEX):

a) Logistic and Warehousing

• Transportation Service
• Freight and Forwarding
• Warehousing Service
• Pallet Rental
• Warehouse-related equipment and services, e.g., racking system, barcode scanner, etc.

b) Company IT purchases on subscription, equipment, licensing, etc.

- Work closely with Digital Solution and Technology team to procure software or hardware.

c) Any purchase activities relevant to the category scope.

· Evaluate and negotiate purchases of indirect materials and services at competitive prices to achieve cost savings/avoidance.

· Manage contract renewals, terminations, and formalization of new contracts in close liaison with stakeholders, suppliers, and Group Legal.

· Ensure contracts, remuneration, and evaluation models promote healthy partnerships between F&N and suppliers/service providers, balancing price, quality, relationship, and service.

· Manage suppliers to ensure smooth supply of goods and services and minimize supply risks by developing multiple suppliers for critical materials or services.

· Monitor supplier performance, conduct annual vendor evaluations, and address non-conformance issues.

· Implement procurement strategies aligned with corporate strategies and stakeholder initiatives, such as cost management and process improvements.

· Ensure procurement processes comply with Procurement’s Policy and SOP, as well as Company Policy, and seek continuous process improvements.

· Approve purchase orders according to the company's approval hierarchy.

· Fulfill stakeholders’ requirements, including product specifications, service levels, budget, and timelines, managing complex multi-party relationships affecting the business.

· Conduct tender exercises based on Procurement Policy for new appointments or contract renewals.

· Maintain transportation and freight rates in SAP system.

· Collaborate with internal stakeholders on procurement strategies for long-term business benefit.

· Be a fast-paced, independent worker, capable of functioning as a sole contributor.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• How many years' experience do you have as a Procurement Manager?
• How many years' experience do you have in a procurement role?
• Do you have experience preparing and submitting tenders?

Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics, 1,001-5,000 employees.

Established in 1883, Fraser and Neave, Limited (F&N) has been quenching the thirst of generations of consumers and is today a leading player in the food and beverage arena in Singapore and Malaysia.

If you have a passion for a career in a fast-moving consumer goods environment, you will relish the prospect of joining F&N, a leading food and beverage company in the region. We seek a dynamic individual to join our team.

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