Regional Procurement Buyer (Packaging)

Super Food Specialists (M) Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Super Food Specialists (M) Sdn Bhd is seeking a Regional Procurement Buyer for Packaging to support multiple APAC manufacturing sites. The role will manage a significant packaging spend, build strong supplier partnerships, and drive category maturity to support growth, sustainability, and supply security.

Key responsibilities include developing regional sourcing strategies, leading supplier negotiations, and collaborating with Operations, Quality, Finance and R&D to deliver cost savings and

Qualifications

• 8–10 years procurement experience within FMCG, Food & Beverage, Consumer Goods or Manufacturing industries.
• Proven packaging sourcing and category management experience.
• Strong track record in supplier negotiations and contract management.
• Experience managing regional suppliers and stakeholders across multiple countries.
• Experience working in a matrix and multinational environment.

Responsibilities

• Understand complex business requirements across multiple markets and production sites.
• Manage Packaging sub-categories with guidance from Global Category Leads and local stakeholders.
• Develop regional sourcing strategies aligned with global objectives and business needs.
• Balance cost, quality, sustainability and supply security to drive value.
• Lead RFx processes and negotiate regional contracts with suppliers.
• Support category strategy development and execution across APAC.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Finance, R&D and Sustainability teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication

Cost awareness

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering or related discipline

CIPS or equivalent professional qualification

Job description

As our new Regional Procurement Buyer for Packaging, you will hold a critical position within the Procurement team. Supporting multiple business units and manufacturing sites across APAC, you will manage a significant Packaging spend portfolio and contribute to driving business growth, productivity, sustainability, security of supply and procurement excellence.

Your core goals will be to deliver expected margin targets, manage a diverse set of stakeholders, develop strong supplier partnerships, and contribute to the maturity of the Packaging category to support future business growth.

Flexible Packaging

Laminates

Films

Labels

Cartons

Corrugated Packaging

Transit Packaging

Closures and Packaging Components

Sustainable Packaging Solutions

Key Responsibilities

Understand complex business requirements across multiple markets and production sites.

Manage various Packaging sub-categories with support from Global Category Leads in IHQ (the Netherlands), local buyers and manufacturing stakeholders.

Develop and implement regional sourcing strategies, ensuring alignment with global objectives and business requirements.

Balance cost competitiveness, quality, innovation, sustainability and security of supply.

Drive supplier innovation and value engineering initiatives.

Deploy advanced cost models and market intelligence tools across the region.

Manage supplier risk and business continuity requirements in an increasingly volatile supply environment.

Support the delivery of productivity projects and packaging specification optimisation initiatives.

Integrate procurement processes and supplier governance standards across APAC markets.

Conduct high-level negotiations with strategic suppliers and oversee contract compliance.

Category Strategy Development & Execution

Support the development and execution of Packaging category strategies across APAC.

Translate business requirements into sourcing strategies and procurement initiatives.

Ensure category plans align with global procurement objectives and regional business priorities.

Drive value creation through total cost of ownership approaches and supplier-enabled innovation.

Strategic Sourcing & Contract Management

Lead RFx processes and sourcing projects for Packaging categories.

Negotiate commercial agreements and contracts with regional and global suppliers.

Ensure optimal supplier selection based on quality, cost, service, innovation and sustainability criteria.

Support contract implementation and compliance monitoring.

Establish and maintain relationships with key Packaging suppliers.

Drive supplier performance management processes and business reviews.

Identify supplier development opportunities and continuous improvement initiatives.

Collaborate with suppliers to unlock innovation and productivity opportunities.

Stakeholder Management

Partner closely with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, R&D, Sustainability and Finance teams.

Support new product development and packaging innovation projects.

Provide market intelligence and procurement expertise to internal stakeholders.

Build strong engagement and alignment across functions and countries.

Cost Management & Productivity

Deliver annual savings, productivity and cash improvement targets.

Develop and maintain cost models for key Packaging materials.

Monitor commodity trends, market developments and supplier economics.

Identify and implement value engineering opportunities.

Support business continuity through supplier risk assessments and mitigation plans.

Monitor supplier performance against quality, service and compliance requirements.

Drive sustainability initiatives, including responsible sourcing and packaging circularity objectives.

Ensure adherence to procurement governance, legal and compliance requirements.

Support procurement transformation and digitalisation initiatives.

Contribute to process standardisation and continuous improvement activities.

Maintain accurate procurement data and reporting.

Promote best practices across the APAC Procurement organisation.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering or related discipline.

CIPS or equivalent professional qualification is an advantage.

Experience

Must Have:

• Minimum 8-10 years of procurement experience within FMCG, Food & Beverage, Consumer Goods or Manufacturing industries.
• Proven experience in Packaging sourcing and category management.
• Strong track record in supplier negotiations and contract management.
• Experience managing regional suppliers and stakeholders across multiple countries.
• Experience working in a matrix and multinational environment.

Technical Knowledge

• Packaging materials and manufacturing processes.
• Strategic sourcing and category management methodologies.
• Cost modelling and cost breakdown analysis.
• Supplier relationship management.
• Procurement systems and digital tools.
• Contract management and commercial negotiations.

Strategic Sourcing

Category Management

Contract Negotiation

Cost Analysis

Procurement Governance

Sustainability & Responsible Sourcing

Project Management

Data Analytics

Stakeholder Management

Business Acumen

Results Orientation

Problem Solving

Change Management

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