Procurement Specialist (Ingredient Sourcing)

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Malaysia; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in dairy nutrition based in Malaysia seeks a Procurement Specialist to manage supplier relationships and contracts. The role emphasizes category management, vendor performance, and strategic sourcing. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience in procurement or related fields. This position offers competitive remuneration and supports continuous improvement initiatives within a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Collaborative culture

Range of benefits

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in procurement or sourcing/development of ingredients.
• Experience in food technology or FMCG manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships and contracts to secure value and reduce risks.
• Develop sourcing strategies in alignment with Global Category Management strategies.
• Implement vendor management strategies ensuring compliance and sustainability.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Contract negotiation

Cost-benefit analysis

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management or related fields

Job description

Position Description

We are Fonterra, one of the world's largest dairy nutrition companies.

At Fonterra, you'll be inspired by purpose and guided by principles. Whether you're based in New Zealand or anywhere else around the world, you'll be part of a team that creates goodness for generations and delivers global impact through local action. Our brands are trusted by families and individuals alike, delivering high-quality dairy nutrition to millions people globally.

As a Co‑operative created and owned by New Zealand dairy farmers, our collaboration, innovation, and passion have enabled us to share the goodness of our dairy with the world. We're committed to caring for the land, our animals, and every drop of milk, producing nutritious food with safe, quality ingredients loved in New Zealand and around the world.

As part of the Fonterra Co‑op, you'll be solving for a better future alongside a team connected by solid values as we strive to be a leader in dairy sustainability, dairy innovation and science, with a focus on New Zealand milk.

When you join Fonterra, you'll open yourself to a career of opportunities where you can grow with us by developing your skills, sharing your knowledge, and exploring diverse career paths that ignite your passions.

About the role

This position supports Fonterra's Procurement team by managing supplier relationships, contracts and sourcing strategies to secure value, reduce risks, and improve efficiency. The role focuses on category management, vendor performance, and strategic sourcing to deliver sustainable value for the business. Procurement Specialist ensures suppliers meet compliance, food safety, and health & safety requirements while also driving continuous improvement and cost savings.

Core Functional

• Develop sourcing strategies for medium and complex spend categories, ensuring alignment with Fonterra's Global Category Management (GCM) strategies.
• Act as primary contact point for assigned suppliers and vendors.
• Negotiate contracts to maximize sustainable value and deliver win-win outcomes.
• Manage supplier relationships focusing on cost, service, risk, quality, safety, sustainability and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure effective procurement processes and supplier performance.

Budget and Conversion Cost Management

• Deliver cost savings and optimize value through structured sourcing and effective contract negotiations.
• Support implementation of GCM strategies to drive savings at market level.
• Monitor vendor performance against KPIs to ensure cost competitiveness and long-term value.
• Track vendor related risks and cost exposures, escalating when necessary.

Continuous Improvement and Compliance

• Implement vendor management strategies that align with Fonterra's policies, sustainability and compliance requirements.
• Monitor supplier compliance with contracts, sustainability targets and regulatory standards.
• Ensure procurement processes are transparent, ethical, and compliant with internal policies.
• Collaborate with Group Category, Legal, and Business Units to ensure vendors meet compliance expectations.
• Escalate non-compliance or high-risk issues and work on corrective actions.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Food Science & Technology, or related fields.
• At least 3‑5 years of experience in procurement or sourcing/development of ingredients.
• Candidates with substantial experience in food technology or ingredient sourcing within FMCG manufacturing environments are strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with cost‑benefit analysis is also beneficial.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.

Are you excited about this opportunity but may only meet some requirements?

At Fonterra, we are committed to building a diverse workplace and, therefore, open to looking at applicants with excellent transferable skills. If that's you, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or one of our other opportunities.

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The benefits of life at Fonterra

Our people and what they bring to our Co‑op shape our success. We have a collaborative culture, inspiring leaders, and passionate people, making Fonterra a great place to work. We also offer competitive remuneration and a range of benefits, regardless of your role or location.

Fonterra is a place where everyone can be themselves, feel empowered to do their best, and are empowered to create goodness for generations.

Sound good to you? Come and join us, and let's solve for better, together. You, me, us together.