Procurement Manager

Michael Page; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Procurement Manager to join a well-established food manufacturing company. In Kuala Lumpur or Perak, you'll lead a team to optimize procurement strategies, ensuring cost efficiency and maintaining supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree and possess strong negotiation and analytical skills. This permanent role offers competitive salary and benefits, along with career advancement opportunities within a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Accommodation support if based in Perak

Career advancement prospects

Exposure to strategic procurement initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Procurement or Sourcing Manager.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to build supplier relationships.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement team to achieve departmental KPIs.
• Develop cost-effective sourcing strategies.
• Identify and engage reliable suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Leadership abilities

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant professional qualification

Tools

Sourcing software

Job description

Drive procurement excellence and cost optimization. Leadership role with exposure to new product development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement team to achieve departmental KPIs.
• Develop inventive and cost-effective sourcing strategies.
• Identify and engage reliable suppliers and initiate partnerships.
• Review and negotiate purchasing contracts to secure advantageous terms.
• Execute MRP to ensure timely material arrival and optimal inventory levels.
• Support new product development projects for material sourcing.
• Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements.
• Control departmental budget and promote continuous improvement.
• Conduct cost analysis, benchmarking, and report key metrics to reduce expenses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant professional qualification.
• Proven experience as a Procurement or Sourcing Manager.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to build supplier relationships.
• Familiarity with sourcing, vendor management, and relevant software.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• High integrity and commitment to compliance.

A successful Procurement Manager should have:

Our client is a well‑established food manufacturing company with a strong reputation for quality and innovation. They are committed to operational excellence and long‑term partnerships with suppliers.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Accommodation support if based in Perak.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with career advancement prospects.
• Exposure to strategic procurement and new product development initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Procurement Manager to thrive in the FMCG industry while working in Kuala Lumpur or Perak. If you meet the requirements, we encourage you to apply for this permanent position today!