Procurement Category Lead - External Manufacturing SEA

Opella Healthcare; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Opella Healthcare seeks a strategic, commercially oriented Procurement Category Manager to lead the External Manufacturing category across Southeast Asia. You will build supplier strategies, support innovation programs, and manage multi-country supplier networks to drive growth in a dynamic market.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of strategic procurement, regional SEA/APAC experience, and strong negotiation skills, with proficiency in SAP/Ariba and English, plus advantageous language skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of strategic procurement experience.
• Bachelor’s degree; MBA is an advantage.
• Regional SEA/APAC experience across multiple markets.
• Proven success in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations and cost savings.
• Experience supporting innovation projects, new product launches, supplier scouting and development.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Familiarity with SAP, Ariba or equivalent platforms.
• Fluency in English; additional languages advantageous.
• Experience in sustainability initiatives and supplier governance.

Responsibilities

• Build understanding of Opella’s business, brands, and growth strategy.
• Support high volume of innovation and product launch activities.
• Develop and optimize supplier strategies, identifying existing and new suppliers to support growth.
• Manage complexity of multiple SEA markets, regulations, and stakeholder groups.

Job description

Opella Healthcare seeks a strategic, commercially oriented Procurement Category Manager to lead the External Manufacturing category across Southeast Asia. You will build supplier strategies, support innovation programs, and manage multi-country supplier networks to drive growth in a dynamic market.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of strategic procurement, regional SEA/APAC experience, and strong negotiation skills, with proficiency in SAP/Ariba and English, plus advantageous language skills.