Procurement Team Lead – SPX

Shopee; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading e-commerce platform in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Procurement Lead to manage operations procurement. Responsibilities include overseeing sourcing, vendor management, and P2P processes, driving efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in procurement, strong management skills, and proficiency in procurement systems. This role demands a proactive and detail-oriented leader to mentor a team while supporting cross-functional initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ procurement experience, including tender/procurement projects.
• Strong team management and strategic planning skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily purchase requests: sourcing, RFQs, comparisons, awarding, and invoice processing.
• Oversee vendor management: onboarding, communications, and timely payments.
• Track spending, perform cost analysis, and monitor supplier performance.

Skills

Vendor management

Strategic planning

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Excel proficiency

Tools

Procurement systems/ERPs

Job description

Job Description

Lead Shopee’s Operations procurement function, overseeing sourcing, vendor management, and end-to-end P2P processes. Drive efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and service continuity while supporting cross-functional teams.

• Manage daily purchase requests: sourcing, RFQs, comparisons, awarding, and invoice processing.
• Oversee vendor management: onboarding, communications, statements of accounts, and timely payments.
• Coordinate with Operations, Finance, and Legal to ensure compliance and smooth execution.
• Track spending, perform cost analysis, monitor supplier performance, and drive strategic procurement initiatives.
• Lead tender processes (RFIs/RFPs), special projects, and task forces.
• Manage and mentor the procurement team, providing guidance and developing talent.

Requirements

• 3–5 years’ procurement experience, including tender/procurement projects.
• Strong team management, strategic planning, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Excel and procurement systems/ERPs; solid understanding of P2P processes.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.