Procurement Manager - Marketing

Hays Recruiting MY; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the F&B sector seeks a Procurement Manager to optimize marketing spend through effective procurement strategies. The role entails supplier evaluation, contract management, and collaboration with internal stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in procurement within the FMCG industry and possess strong interpersonal and organisational skills.

Benefits

Career development with international exposure

Multicultural and dynamic environment

Competitive remuneration package

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in FMCG industry, experience in procurement.
• At least 3 years managerial experience in Procurement.
• Added advantage: experience in marketing or corporate services procurement.

Responsibilities

• Engage business and budget owners to plan procurement needs.
• Evaluate supplier performance and produce vendor rating reports.
• Manage contract cycle and negotiate with key vendors.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Result-oriented

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree

Job description

Your new company

Our client is a renowned brand, celebrated for crafting F&B products enjoyed worldwide. Their products cater to diverse tastes and occasions, making them a popular choice amongst consumers globally. They are currently seeking a Procurement Manager to strategise and manage the effective utilisation of the overall marketing spend per annum through cost analysis, review exercises, process improvement and efficient sourcing processes.

Your new role

In this role, you will be fully responsible for:

• Engage business and budget owners in a collaborative manner to plan their procurement needs in line with company policy effectively and efficiently.

• Evaluate the performance of suppliers, producing regular vendor rating reports and discussing the results with internal stakeholders (including the buyer) and the supplier(s) involved.

• Manage contract cycle, lead, and carry out negotiation activities with key vendors for continuous improvements.

• Manage governance and control programs to ensure business continuity, protect company assets, and comply with corporate and regulatory policies; as well as to be involved in the ICFR, procure-to-pay module process for respective categories’ procurement activities.

What you'll need to succeed

Bachelor or Master’s degree with relevant experience

Minimum 5–7 years in FMCG industry with working experience in procurement or supply chain management, at least 3 years managerial experience in Procurement

Added advantage: experience in Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry, marketing, or corporate services procurement

Strong interpersonal skills and able to work and interact effectively in a team-based environment.

Versatile, organised, result-oriented and enjoy the challenge of working in a competitive and fast-paced environment.

What you'll get in return

• Career development with international exposure
• Multicultural and dynamic environment
• A competitive remuneration package

What you need to do now

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