Manager, Procurement Transformation Office & Talent Management

SD Guthrie Berhad; Petaling Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Benefits Coverage

Hybrid Workplace

Learning on Demand

Employee Wellness Programme

Employee Engagement Activities

Fully Subsidised Sports Clubs

Education Assistance

Free Parking

Job summary

SD Guthrie Berhad (SD Guthrie) seeks a Manager for the Procurement Transformation Office & Talent Management to lead the transformation agenda across Global Procurement. You will establish the Transformation Office, translate strategic priorities into actionable roadmaps, and ensure initiatives deliver measurable business outcomes.

Collaborating with senior stakeholders across Procurement and corporate functions, you will drive accountability, adaptability, and continuous improvement while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 6–10 years in transformation management, projects or procurement.
• Ability to translate strategy into actionable plans.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience managing transformation roadmaps and governance.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage the Procurement Transformation Office, including roadmaps and governance.
• Develop dashboards to monitor KPIs, benefits, risks, issues, and milestones.
• Lead change management, stakeholder engagement, and adoption initiatives across functions.
• Advance procurement capability development and talent management initiatives.
• Prepare executive-level presentations, business cases, and transformation updates.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Change management

Project governance

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

SD Guthrie Berhad (SD Guthrie) is one of the world’s leading producers of Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO), representing approximately 12% of the global market share (as of 31 December 2022). With over 84,000 employees across 12 countries, we pride ourselves on innovation, sustainability, and excellence. Our operations span the entire palm oil value chain, and we are expanding into new business verticals such as green industrial parks and renewable energy. We offer enriching career opportunities supported by cutting-edge technology and a commitment to sustainability. We are the world’s first palm oil company to have our net-zero GHG emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Your Mission

As the Manager, Procurement Transformation Office & Talent Management, you will drive and embed the transformation agenda across Global Procurement at SD Guthrie Berhad. You will lead the Procurement Transformation Office, translate strategic priorities into actionable roadmaps, and ensure transformation initiatives deliver measurable business outcomes.

Beyond driving project execution, you will champion change adoption, strengthen organisational capabilities, and develop the talent needed to build a future‑ready procurement organisation. Working closely with senior stakeholders across Procurement and corporate functions, you will foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation.

Job Description

1. Transformation Office & Governance

• Establish and manage the Procurement Transformation Office, including transformation roadmaps, project portfolios, milestones, and performance tracking.
• Develop and maintain dashboards to monitor project progress, KPIs, benefits, risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Facilitate transformation steering committees and leadership reviews to drive accountability and timely decision‑making.
• Ensure strategic initiatives are delivered in line with agreed scope, timelines, resources, and business objectives.

2. Change Management

• Develop and execute change management strategies to support the adoption of new processes, technologies, operating models, and ways of working.
• Lead stakeholder engagement, communication, training, and change adoption initiatives.
• Partner with business leaders to assess change readiness, monitor adoption, and address implementation challenges.
• Champion a transformation‑oriented culture that promotes ownership, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

3. Procurement Capability & Talent Management

• Drive the procurement capability development agenda in alignment with business strategy and the future procurement operating model.
• Develop and maintain competency frameworks, learning pathways, and targeted development programmes to address critical capability gaps.
• Partner with HR and Learning & Development teams to design and implement relevant capability‑building initiatives.
• Establish capability KPIs to measure learning effectiveness, proficiency, application, and business impact.
• Support talent reviews, succession planning, and the identification and development of high‑potential talent.

4. Stakeholder & Leadership Management

• Build effective partnerships with senior stakeholders across Procurement, HR, Finance, IT/Digital, Legal, Risk, Operations, and other business functions.
• Facilitate strategic workshops, transformation planning sessions, and capability assessments.
• Prepare executive‑level presentations, dashboards, business cases, decision papers, and transformation updates.
• Influence stakeholders across functions, geographies, and organisational levels to drive alignment and successful transformation delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Human Resources, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field.
• Experience 6-10 years in transformation management, project or programme management, change management, organisational development, talent management, or procurement capability development.
• Demonstrated ability to manage strategic initiatives, transformation roadmaps, project governance, and performance reporting.
• Strong understanding of change management principles, stakeholder engagement, and organisational adoption.
• Experience in competency framework development, capability building, learning and development, or talent management will be an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate strategy into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
• Proven stakeholder management and influencing skills, including the ability to work collaboratively across functions and seniority levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, drive accountability, and deliver results in a dynamic, transformation‑driven environment.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Benefits Coverage
• Hybrid Workplace
• Learning on Demand
• Employee Wellness Programme
• Employee Engagement Activities
• Fully Subsidised Sports Clubs
• Education Assistance (terms & conditions apply)
• Free Parking
• and many more...

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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