Procurement Operations Manager 3

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a Procurement Operations Manager to drive efficient procurement of goods and services, lead supplier development, and optimize workflows across the organization. You will implement standard processes, monitor KPIs, and coordinate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to maximize value.

The role requires a four-year degree in a related field and 4–7 years of procurement experience; PMP or similar certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Four-year or graduate degree in SCM, manufacturing, business, or related field.
• Typically 4–7 years of procurement-related work experience.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills; cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provides complex-level procurement support using subject matter expertise across multiple technologies.
• Leads process standardizations and strategic initiatives; coordinates supplier programs.
• Monitors programs, metrics, and delivery; identifies issues and proposes solutions.
• Optimizes spend with external suppliers through negotiation and partnerships.
• Develops and mentors junior procurement staff; delivers training on procurement processes.

Skills

Procurement

Category Management

Cost Reduction

Economics

ERP

KPIs

Project Management

Supplier Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Supply Chain

Strategic Sourcing

Education

Four-year or Graduate Degree in SCM / related field

Tools

SAP Applications

Job description

Procurement Operations Manager 3**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.