Senior Executive, Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

DRB-HICOM Berhad; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Malaysian company is seeking a Senior Executive for Strategic Sourcing & Category Management in Shah Alam, Selangor. The role requires developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and implementing cost-saving initiatives. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience, along with strong analytical and negotiation skills. Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia is essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or relevant business functions.
• Good understanding of economics and cost drivers.
• Strong foundation in procurement processes and tools.

Responsibilities

• Define sourcing requirements and lead end-to-end sourcing cycles.
• Drive supplier onboarding and performance through continuous assessments.
• Champion strategic sourcing opportunities and develop Group-Wide Price Agreements.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Technology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Executive, Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

• Define sourcing requirements by developing clear Statements of Work and commercial expectations that align with business needs.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing cycles – RFQs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, recommendations, and award proposals – ensuring competitive and value-driven outcomes.
• Drive supplier onboarding & performance through pre-qualification, audits, and continuous capability assessments, including new technologies, products, or processes.
• Champion strategic sourcing opportunities by analysing spend, market insights, and supplier landscapes to unlock value, innovation, and cost efficiencies.
• Develop and enhance Group-Wide Price Agreements (GWPA) through establishment, monitoring, optimisation, and continuous improvement across categories.
• Expand supplier base strategically through ongoing market research to ensure resilient, high-quality, and cost-competitive vendor options for the Group.
• Lead cost optimisation initiatives by driving cost-reduction strategies, make-versus-buy analysis, value engineering, and supplier improvement programs.
• Oversee procurement cost estimating to ensure accurate quotations, business case submissions, and alignment of cross-functional assumptions for informed decision-making.
• Implement savings initiatives and track realisation of cost benefits across sourcing projects, ensuring measurable impact to the organisation’s bottom line.
• Prepare strategic proposals and insights through detailed reports, analysis, and presentations that support sourcing strategy, cost efficiency plans, and leadership decision-making.

Job Requirements

• At least Bachelor Degree, preferably in Engineering, Technology, or related field with 3-5 years’ experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or relevant business functions.
• Good understanding of economics, particularly supply and demand fundamentals and cost drivers.
• Solid foundation in procurement processes, tools, methodology, and best practices.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret procurement spend data and derive insights.
• Skilled in negotiation, communication, and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to influence outcomes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, able to prepare reports and presentations effectively.
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia, both written and spoken, with clear and confident articulation.
• Collaborative team player who works well across functions, while being independent, self-driven, and results-oriented.
• High integrity, attention to detail and strong work ethics, with adaptability to changing business needs and environments.