Procurement Manager (Data Center)

VISTAS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

VISTAS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead strategic procurement across Southeast Asia. You will develop governance, sourcing strategies, and policies while driving commercial value across multiple countries.

Responsibilities include overseeing RFQ/RFP/RFx processes, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and alignment with enterprise-wide governance. Strong leadership and regional collaboration are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
• 8–10 years of procurement or supply chain experience.
• Experience developing procurement strategies, policies and governance.
• Experience leading regional procurement across multiple countries.
• Strong RFQ/RFP/RFx skills and supplier evaluation.
• Proven negotiation and supplier management capabilities.
• Familiarity with ERP/Procure-to-Pay systems is a plus.
• Professional certification such as CIPS or CPSM is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies across multiple countries and business functions.
• Build category strategies balancing cost, quality, delivery, risk, and supplier capability.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for indirect procurement categories.
• Consolidate procurement demand across regional offices and establish framework agreements.
• Lead end-to-end RFQ/RFP/RFx processes for regional projects.
• Develop supplier evaluation methodologies with technical and commercial assessments.
• Conduct supplier negotiations in line with governance and policies.
• Apply Total Cost of Ownership principles in sourcing decisions.
• Evaluate commercial risks and mitigation strategies.
• Monitor supplier market trends, pricing benchmarks, and supply risks in SEA.

Skills

Strategic procurement

RFQ/RFP/RFx management

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Procurement governance

Sourcing strategy development

Category management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ERP/Procure-to-Pay systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead the development of strategic procurement practices across our operations in Southeast Asia. This role is responsible for establishing procurement governance, developing sourcing strategies, implementing procurement policies, and driving commercial value across multiple countries.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement

Develop and implement procurement strategies across multiple countries and business functions.

Build category strategies that balance cost, quality, delivery, risk, and supplier capability.

Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for indirect procurement categories including corporate services, IT, office fit-out, facilities, professional services, and operational requirements.

Consolidate procurement demand across regional offices to maximize purchasing leverage and establish framework agreements.

Lead end-to-end RFQ/RFP/RFx processes for regional procurement projects.

Develop supplier evaluation methodologies that combine both technical and commercial assessments.

Conduct commercial negotiations while ensuring compliance with procurement governance and company policies.

Apply Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) principles instead of relying solely on lowest-price sourcing.

Evaluate commercial risks and develop negotiation strategies that protect business interests.

Procurement Governance & Policy

Develop, implement, and continuously improve procurement policies, procedures, and approval workflows.

Establish procurement governance standards across multiple countries.

Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies, audit requirements, and anti-bribery regulations.

Identify procurement risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.

Develop preferred supplier panels and supplier qualification frameworks.

Build long-term strategic partnerships with key suppliers.

Conduct supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Monitor supplier market trends, pricing benchmarks, and supply risks across Southeast Asia.

Stakeholder Management

Partner with Finance, Legal, Operations, HR, IT, and country management teams to support business requirements.

Provide procurement guidance and commercial recommendations to internal stakeholders.

Balance business objectives with procurement compliance and governance requirements.

Procurement Operations

Support the implementation and continuous improvement of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.

Improve procurement efficiency through process optimization and digital tools.

Prepare procurement reports, spend analysis, supplier performance reports, and savings initiatives for management.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.

Minimum 8-10 years of procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain experience.

Proven experience developing procurement strategies, policies, and governance frameworks.

Experience leading procurement across multiple countries or regional operations.

Strong experience managing complex sourcing projects involving multiple stakeholders.

Demonstrated experience conducting RFQ/RFP/RFx exercises from planning through contract award.

Strong understanding of procurement compliance, tender governance, and commercial risk management.

Experience integrating technical and commercial evaluations during supplier selection.

Strong contract negotiation and supplier management experience.

Experience implementing or improving ERP or Procure-to-Pay systems is an advantage.

Professional certification such as CIPS or CPSM will be an added advantage.