Procurement Operations Manager

HP; George Town; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HP is seeking an experienced procurement professional in Penang, Malaysia, to drive efficient sourcing of goods and services for the organization. The role focuses on supplier development, maximizing purchasing leverage, and leading initiatives to standardize processes across procurement operations.

The candidate will oversee complex issues, negotiate with suppliers, and guide junior staff while aligning with HP’s cost management goals.

Qualifications

• Four-year or graduate degree in a related discipline.
• 4–7 years of work experience in procurement, category management, or operations.
• Certifications such as CPIM, PMP, or CPSM are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides complex-level procurement support using subject matter expertise.
• Leads strategic initiatives to standardize processes and optimize procurement operations.
• Monitors programs and metrics, identifying issues and proposing solutions.
• Drives supplier development and manages external partnerships to optimize spend.
• Develops and mentors junior procurement staff.

Skills

Procurement

Supply Chain

Purchasing

Strategic Sourcing

Category Management

Cost Reduction

Finance

Invoicing

KPIs

Material Requirements Planning

Project Management

ERP

Economics

Accounting

SAP Applications

Purchasing

Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain

Education

Four-year or Graduate Degree in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline

Typically 4–7 years of work experience in procurement or related field

Tools

SAP Applications

Job description

Job Summary

• This role is responsible for driving the efficient procurement of goods and services required for the organization's operations, contributing to the overall success of the procurement function. The role leads the implementation of supplier development plans, maximizing purchasing leverage and enhancing supplier performance. The role drives strategic initiatives to lead process standardization and optimize procurement operations.

Responsibilities

• Provides complex-level procurement support using subject matter expertise and knowledge of multiple technologies.
• Solves complex issues and drives tactical and strategic initiatives, such as leading process standardizations, executing program strategies, coordinating integration of small acquisitions.
• Monitors programs, delivery solutions, key metrics, and process oriented tasks; identifies issues and proposes solutions with limited guidance.
• Manages the deployment of business processes and technical capabilities by suppliers and partner groups, facilitating smooth operations.
• Optimizes spend with external suppliers, generating procurement value through negotiation and strategic partnerships.
• Collaborates with or leads teams to maintain and enhance the current business objectives, such as cost management.
• Provides procurement process design for the organization, optimizing procurement operations.
• Provides independent analytic and strategic support to drive organizational goals.
• Develops and supervises junior-level procurement staff, fostering their professional growth and development.
• Provides comprehensive training and support to various teams within the organization regarding the procurement process.

Education & Experience Recommended

• Four-year or Graduate Degree in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Administration, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
• Typically has 4-7 years of work experience, preferably in procurement, category management, operations, or a related field or an advanced degree with 3-5 years of work experience.

Preferred Certifications

• Certified In Production And Inventory Management
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Certified Professional In Supply Management (Standards Organizations)

Knowledge & Skills

• Accounting
• Category Management
• Cost Reduction
• Economics
• Enterprise Resource Planning
• Finance
• Invoicing
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Marketing
• Material Requirements Planning
• Procurement
• Project Management
• Purchasing
• SAP Applications
• Strategic Sourcing
• Supplier Management
• Supplier Performance Management
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Supply Chain
• Supply Chain Management

Cross-Org Skills

• Effective Communication
• Results Orientation
• Learning Agility
• Digital Fluency
• Customer Centricity

Impact & Scope

• Impacts multiple teams and may act as a team or project leader providing direction to team activities and facilitates information validation and team decision making process.

Complexity

• Responds to moderately complex issues within established guidelines.

Disclaimer

• This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.

Job - Supply Chain & Operations

Schedule - Full time

Shift - No Shift premium (Malaysia)

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