Procurement Transformation Leader - SEA

GEP; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

GEP is seeking a Senior Manager – Procurement Consulting in Kuala Lumpur to lead strategic client engagements and drive regional growth. You will helm end-to-end transformation programs, advise C-suite stakeholders, and expand GEP’s client footprint across Southeast Asia.

You will oversee complex engagements, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and cultivate strong client relationships while delivering measurable savings and value.

Qualifications

• 12–15+ years of experience in procurement consulting.
• Strong track record leading end-to-end procurement engagements with measurable savings.
• Deep expertise across procurement strategy, sourcing, category management, supplier management and operating model transformation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead mid or large-scale, complex consulting programs and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong executive presence with experience engaging CPO/CFO/C-suite stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, end-to-end procurement consulting and transformation programs across strategy, sourcing, category management, cost optimization and operating model transformation.
• Own small and mid-scale engagements from business development and solution design through delivery, implementation and benefits realization.
• Advise CPOs, CFOs and senior stakeholders on procurement strategy and transformation priorities.
• Lead mid-scale spend diagnostics, opportunity assessments and category strategies.
• Design procurement operating models, governance structures and transformation roadmaps.
• Lead executive workshops and influence senior stakeholders through data-driven insights.
• Build and coach high-performing consulting teams across multiple engagements.
• Manage project economics, quality, risk, timelines and client satisfaction.
• Identify whitespace within existing accounts and develop cross-sell opportunities.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Cost optimization

Operating model transformation

Sourcing programs

Executive stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering or related

MBA/Master’s degree or CPSM/CPM certifications (plus)

Job description

GEP is seeking a Senior Manager – Procurement Consulting in Kuala Lumpur to lead strategic client engagements and drive regional growth. You will helm end-to-end transformation programs, advise C-suite stakeholders, and expand GEP’s client footprint across Southeast Asia.

You will oversee complex engagements, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and cultivate strong client relationships while delivering measurable savings and value.