Procurement Manager

The Arnott's Group; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global snack manufacturer in Petaling Jaya seeks an experienced individual to lead contract-manufacturing procurement and strategic sourcing. This role focuses on expanding and managing the contract manufacturer base, driving cost improvements, and ensuring quality outcomes. Ideal candidates will have a degree, at least 5 years' experience in sourcing, strong negotiation skills, and a working knowledge of food safety standards. Travel is required, and a commitment to building a high-performing co-manufacturing network is essential.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in sourcing contract manufacturers.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and food safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract-manufacturing procurement and strategic sourcing.
• Drive cost improvement programs and optimize product costs.
• Coordinate projects and manage specifications and contracts.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Supplier governance

Project management

Education

Degree in any discipline

Job description

We’re the team helping Arnott’s win in Asia. Campbell Malaysia is the Asia hub for The Arnott’s Group, based in Kuala Lumpur, shaping strategy and building our footprint across the region.

We’re behind brands found in real kitchens and real snack drawers, from Campbell’s and Prego to Kimball & Cheong Chan, plus Swanson, GoodTime, and Nyam Nyam. We’re also part of the Arnott’s family that includes icons like Tim Tam, Shapes, and Farm Bake Cookies.

Summary of the role

You’ll lead contract-manufacturing (Co-man) procurement and strategic sourcing, expanding and managing the contract manufacturer base, driving cost improvement and supplier performance, and partnering cross-functionally to secure supply, quality and service outcomes.

What you’ll be doing

• Co-man strategic sourcing: source and select contract manufacturers, run supplier assessments/ evaluations, and build long-term co-man strategy and renewal negotiation plans.
• Cost, value & growth enablers: drive cost improvement programs and optimize product cost structures while maintaining service levels and quality.
• Supplier governance & audits: lead supplier audits, strengthen supplier relationships, and manage ongoing performance reporting (PPV, AOP, category updates).
• Cross-functional execution & documentation: coordinate with internal stakeholders and co-mans on projects, manage RFIs/ specs/ certifications (Halal/ FSQ/ GMO), quotations, contracts, and testing samples.

Requirements

• Degree in any discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in sourcing of contract manufacturer; FMCG industry is preferred.
• Strong sourcing, negotiation and stakeholder management skills; able to run projects independently.
• Working knowledge of HACCP, GMP and food safety requirements; comfortable with plant audits.
• Willing to travel.

Why join us?

Build and shape a high-performing co-manufacturing network that strengthens supply security and unlocks cost and growth opportunities.