Procurement Operations Manager

Kellanova; Nilai; On-site; MYR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global snacks company in Nilai, Malaysia is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead the procurement function for the Pringles plant. This role requires managing local procurement activities, supporting global sourcing strategies, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, 10+ years of relevant experience, and strong team management skills. The position offers a dynamic work environment within a leading FMCG organization.

Benefits

Diversity and Inclusion initiatives

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of relevant experience in procurement.
• 2-3 years of people management experience.
• FMCG manufacturing experience preferred.
• Solid knowledge of Procure-to-Pay systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement function for the Pringles plant.
• Manage local procurement activities effectively.
• Support regional and global sourcing strategies.
• Ensure compliance with global procurement policies.

Skills

Procurement generalist expertise

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation skills

Data analysis

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

SAP

Procure-to-Pay platforms

Job description

The role leads the local procurement function for the Pringles manufacturing plant in Bandar Enstek, Malaysia, acting as the key liaison between the regional procurement organization and the plant team. The position is responsible for managing all local procurement activities, supporting regional and global sourcing strategies, and ensuring compliance with global procurement policies. The role partners closely with plant stakeholders, category managers, and procurement operations to drive efficiency, cost optimization, and strong supplier performance while ensuring smooth end-to-end Source-to-PO execution.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the procurement function for Pringles plant at Bandar Enstek, Malaysia. Act as focal point between regional procurement and local plant team
• Manage all local procurement activities, including ad hoc sourcing, negotiations and contracting for items not in scope for regional category manager, issue resolution, local supplier management, shipment expediting, materials claim management and etc.
• Support the sourcing strategy of the regional and global procurement sourcing team.
• Connect plant stakeholders with MSP (managed service provider) for IDM STP support (Source-to-PO)
• Advocate the global procurement policies (GPP) and responsible to educate the BU requesters on the GPP policy and compliances
• Work with BU stakeholders, Category Managers, Process and Systems Lead, Procurement Operations Lead to identify efficiency and cost reduction opportunities
• Manage supplier relationship and performance
• Deliver upon targets and KPIs set by snacks supply chain and regional procurement
• Attend plant supply chain deployment meetings
• Comply with GMP and continuously improve our Food Safety Programme
• Participate in Regional Sourcing activities and ensure regional / local execution knowledge and strategic input
• Lead the execution and implementation of procurement sourcing strategy
• Leverage regional procurement team to drive values
• Aid in local supplier searches
• Manage interactions with key suppliers
• Manage financial reporting of procurement function
• Manage transactional coordinators and balances workload within the team
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures
• Deliver policy and process trainings to key stakeholders
• Work closely with key customers to communicate process
• Use data from Process and Systems team to set targets and drive KPIs
• Work with shared services to standardize and automate tactical activities over time
• Suppliers KPIs and service quality and performance improvement plan

We’re Looking for Someone With

• A Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 10–12 years’ relevant experience in procurement
• At least 2–3 years of people management experience, with a proven track record of managing a team of two or more
• FMCG manufacturing experience, preferably within a plant or operations environment
• A strong procurement generalist background, with the ability to manage a broad range of sourcing and purchasing activities
• Solid knowledge of Procure-to-Pay systems and tools (e.g. SAP, P2P platforms and other procurement digital solutions)
• Proven procurement fundamentals, including negotiation and supplier relationship management
• Good understanding of the local supplier market
• Comprehensive knowledge of purchasing processes and a basic understanding of supply chain management

What’s Next

After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer.

Get to Know Us

At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work.

Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking! The transaction is anticipated to close within the first half of 2025 (subject to Kellanova shareowner approval and other customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing.

You can learn more at www.futureofsnacking.com and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

About Kellanova AMEA

Home to 75% of the world's population and contributing to 50% of the global GDP, the AMEA region represents a vast and promising market for Kellanova. This region provides an extensive geographic presence and holds substantial growth potential, especially considering our diverse portfolio spanning multiple categories.

AMEA is strategically positioned for growth, positioning itself to become a prominent player in the snacking industry while maintaining a steady trajectory of cereal growth. As we expand our product offerings, reach new geographic horizons, and increase investments in emerging markets within AMEA, you have the opportunity to become an integral part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organization. We are deeply committed to investing in our people and enhancing our capabilities to deliver value to our stakeholders.

The best brands. The best people. The best you.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here.