Procurement Manager (SDPLOG)

Sime Darby Property; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Procurement Manager to oversee development activities within a prominent industrial fund. This role demands a professional with extensive experience in procurement management, ensuring projects are executed on time and within budget while maintaining high-quality standards. The successful candidate will lead procurement strategies, manage relationships with consultants and contractors, and implement innovative solutions to enhance project delivery. If you possess strong negotiation skills and a keen analytical mindset, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in procurement management or similar roles.
• Deep knowledge of contracts, invoicing, and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement activities for development projects.
• Develop pre-qualification lists of consultants and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with SDPLOG IDF development processes.

Skills

Procurement Management

Contract Negotiation

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Job description

To assist the development activities within the Sime Darby-LOGOS Industrial Development Fund (SDPLOG IDF) and support the Fund in other capacities as directed, ensuring delivery of projects at the required quality, on time, and within budget.

Performance Measures:

• Professionalism in all aspects of work, including written, verbal communication, and demeanor.
• Effective management of the procurement process, including the selection of consultants and contractors, to ensure project execution is on time, within budget, and meets quality standards.
• Demonstrate leadership in decision-making with innovative solutions.
• Elevate SDPLOG IDF standards of project delivery by qualifying and working with capable consultants and contractors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and oversee all procurement activities related to development projects.
• Develop and maintain a pre-qualification list of consultants and contractors, with annual performance reviews.
• Ensure consultants and contractors adhere to SDPLOG IDF development processes and quality standards.
• Promote and comply with Group policies.
• Support venture activities as directed.

Detailed Job Scope:

• Support sourcing and selection of external consultants and contractors using SDPLOG IDF pre-qualification processes, ensuring projects stay within controlled budgets and adhere to specifications, branding, and design briefs.
• Create and implement innovative, cost-effective procurement strategies that address tendering complexities.
• Build long-term relationships with industry consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Review contract specifications and engage with consultants, contractors, and vendors appropriately.
• Recommend contract types and issue Letters of Award.
• Develop tender evaluation scoring matrices considering financial health, technical capability, track record, legal issues, and company performance.
• Assist the development team with onboarding of consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Ensure effective cost control, manage invoices, and coordinate payments with finance departments.
• Maintain records of prequalified consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Coordinate tendering exercises with project consultants.
• Maintain professional relations with all external parties.
• Coordinate project insurances with the Group Insurer.
• Implement group policies into relevant contracts or engagement letters.
• Prepare regular budget and cost tracking reports for inclusion in monthly, quarterly, and other reports.
• Maintain thorough documentation of procurement activities, including contracts, letters of award, bank guarantees, etc.
• Perform other tasks as directed.

Minimum Qualifications and Skills:

• At least 8 years of experience as a Procurement Manager or similar role.
• Deep knowledge of contracts, invoicing, and negotiation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills with an analytical mindset.
• Outstanding organizational and time management abilities.

Additional Notes:

• Roles such as Assistant Manager, Supply Chain Excellence; Executive, Purchasing (Material Control); Regional Supply Chain & Transportation Program Manager, APAC; Commodity Manager Warehousing Asia Procurement; and Assistant Manager - Sustainable Supply Chain are relevant career paths or related positions.