Procurement Manager (Pharmaceutical)

Randstad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical organisation in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Procurement Leader to oversee strategic procurement and supplier management activities. The role requires 10-15 years of experience in procurement, particularly in regulated environments like pharma or life sciences. Key responsibilities include managing supplier performance, driving sourcing strategies, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The company fosters a collaborative environment with a focus on governance and vendor performance.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years experience in procurement with leadership responsibilities.
• Industry exposure in pharma, life sciences, or medical devices.
• Familiarity with regulated environments like GMP/GDP/GxP.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic procurement and supplier management activities.
• Drive sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Manage supplier performance and contract governance.
• Ensure compliance with industry requirements.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Contract management

Supplier governance

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

ERP procurement systems (SAP / Oracle)

Job description

about the company
Our client is a leading pharmaceutical organisation with an established footprint across Malaysia, focused on advancing healthcare solutions and delivering high-quality products to patients worldwide. The business continues to invest in supply chain resilience, compliance excellence, and sustainable sourcing, driven by innovation and long-term growth. With a strong leadership team and structured career progression pathways, the company offers a collaborative environment with meaningful industry impact.

Overview

about the job

Reporting to the Head of Procurement / Operations, you will be responsible for leading the end-to-end strategic procurement and supplier management activities across key direct and indirect categories within the pharmaceutical supply chain. This includes supporting raw materials sourcing, contract manufacturing organisations (CMOs), logistics, and specialized services.

Responsibilities

• driving sourcing strategies aligned with regulatory, quality, safety, and business objectives
• managing supplier performance, negotiations, contract governance, and cost optimisation initiatives
• collaborating closely with QA/RA, Supply Chain, R&D, Finance, and Operations stakeholders
• ensuring compliance with relevant industry requirements including GxP, sustainability policies, and risk management frameworks
• supporting procurement transformation, capability building, and process standardisation activities
• providing leadership and guidance to a procurement team with defined KPIs and development plans

Qualifications

• To be successful in this role, you will ideally have: at least 10–15 years experience in procurement with leadership responsibilities
• industry exposure in pharma / life sciences / biotech / medical devices
• strong vendor negotiation, contract management, and supplier governance experience
• familiarity with regulated environments and compliance standards (e.g. GMP/GDP/GxP)
• excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and problem-solving skills
• experience using ERP procurement systems (SAP / Oracle or similar)

About the manager/team

You will be joining a leadership team that values transparency, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. The procurement function is undergoing transformation to uplift governance, vendor performance, and long-term strategic partnerships. This role is well-suited for senior procurement talents who enjoy influencing stakeholders, driving strategy, and elevating best practices within a regulated environment.

How to apply

The above details serve as general guidelines as we are currently partnering with multiple clients across different industries and hiring levels. We have a specialised procurement and vendor management recruitment team at Randstad who are actively connecting with emerging specialists and experienced procurement talents.

If you are exploring new opportunities or would like to stay on our radar for upcoming roles, feel free to submit your application. Having your latest CV with us will allow easier matching and faster outreach when suitable positions become available.