Senior Manager CMO APAC

Haleon; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Haleon in Malaysia seeks a Senior Manager, CMO APAC to lead procurement for contract manufacturing. You will drive cost reductions, build strong supplier relationships, and shape procurement strategies to support product innovation and supply continuity across Asia-Pacific.

The role requires extensive experience in CMO procurement, negotiations, and risk management within a global consumer health framework. Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or MBA preferred in a related field.
• 12+ years in operational procurement, CMO management and cost optimization.
• Strong techno-commercial background and stakeholder management.
• Experience in cGMP OTC/FMCG environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective ways of working across BU, Directs, Cross-BU and cross-functional teams.
• Deliver cost reduction programs and targets with CMOs and suppliers.
• Build value pipelines for cost reduction through multiple streams (value engineering, alternate sourcing, automation).
• Lead negotiations and contract execution with CMOs to maximize Haleon’s opportunities.
• Plan robust sourcing strategies to support product innovation.
• Manage risk and ensure business continuity with supplier ecosystems.

Skills

Leadership

CMO procurement

Cost reduction

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Master’s Degree / MBA

Tools

Sourcing tools

RFQ/RFIs

Contract negotiation

Supplier development systems

Job description

Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity. Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science. Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture. Hello. We’re Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health company. Shaped by all who join us. Together, we’re improving everyday health for billions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands – including Sensodyne, ENO , Iodex, Crocin, Ostocalcium, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin and Centrum – through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. What’s more, we’re achieving it in a company that we’re in control of. In an environment that we’re co-creating. And a culture that’s uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn’t a question. This is an exciting time to join us and help shape the future. It’s an opportunity to be part of something special.

Role Overview:

Senior Manager, CMO APAC, is part of the Global Procurement organisation and will be responsible for managing CMOs for SEAT. This critical role requires proven experience in people leadership, business partnership, developing strong external relationships, navigation through organizational complexity, handling escalation and associated business impact. In this role you will... Responsbile for managing Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) for supply of our marketed products and future innovations. Accountable for creating and implementing Procurement strategies and initiatives which improve quality and service/ supply risk and deliver significant cost savings to the business unit Build relationships with CMO operations team, regional & global direct procurement teams to drive synergies and support delivery of cost management targets. Collaborate with CMOs to deliver ambitions of cost, service, quality, lead time, working capital and innovation through robust supplier performance management programs. Collaborate and align with other Procurement leaders and teams within the region and/or globally to understand and adopt best practices Strategically engage with and understand the business requirements of stakeholders and business partners and to position the Procurement value proposition Build and implement robust risk management framework to ensure business continuity and ensuring seamless communication process between the business and CMO Team. Ensure Haleon Procurement policies, procedures, processes, systems and methodologies are utilized in a compliant manner in the area of responsibility

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement effective ways of working across BU, Directs, Cross-BU and cross functional team
• Develop a cost management strategy and be accountable for delivery of agreed cost reduction programs and associated targets.
• Accountable to develop medium to long term value pipeline for cost reduction through various value streams e.g. Value engineering, alternate sourcing, automation, capital restructuring etc.
• Deploy negotiation strategy standards across CMOs and Direct material suppliers by building a strong “should-cost” foundation.
• Plan & implement a robust and agile sourcing strategy to effectively support product innovation
• Be accountable for developing and implementing strategies for advancing supply relationships with CMOs & material’s suppliers that address the ambitions for cost, service, quality, lead time, working capital and innovation.
• Support annual planning process with robust market insights to support budgeting principles leveraged for plan development
• Negotiate, create, execute and manage effective contracts with CMOs and suppliers that will allow Haleon to maximize opportunity.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Preferred Level of Education: Master’s Degree/ MBA
• Area of Specialization: Procurement/Contract Manufacturing/ Supply Chain/ Engineering/ Science/ Business/ Finance
• 12+ years of operational procurement experience, preferably in Packaging Materials and CMO management, with a strong techno-commercial background and demonstrated experience in supplier negotiations, cost optimization, and stakeholder management.
• Deep expertise in CMO procurement with well-rounded exposure to procurement of Packaging materials and raw materials, to support end-to-end supply chain decision-making.
• Strong knowledge of finance (Product costing, cost benchmark, financial audit with key suppliers) and legal matters (contracting)
• Excellent knowledge of Procurement tools such as sourcing, RFQ, RFIs, Contract negotiation, supplier review, supplier development and others
• Proven track record of strong cost reduction programs & experience of supplier performance and relationship management across complex supply chains
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to work in partnership with others to drive, implement and support change
• Experience in Implementing new product launches and the integration of new businesses and business models.
• Demonstrated Procurement experience operating in a cGMP OTC and FMCG environment.
• Sourcing strategy and Procurement skills including supplier relationship management, supplier development, continuous improvement, negotiation, and the ability to understand and implement complex contractual arrangements preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence a complex and diverse matrix of stakeholders and peers across regional and category teams.
• Clear understanding of business value, business priorities, and potential implementation risks
• Significant experience working in a matrix (global/ regional) business environment
• Strong networking skills and a proven ability to build productive and collaborative relationships with stakeholders and business partners
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks across multiple projects using project management skills
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communications, and influencing skills
• Ability to work in high pressure environment, often under tight deadlines
• Knowledge of Risk analysis and option analysis tools and techniques.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone. We’re striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.

Job Posting End Date 2026-11-26

Equal Opportunities Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected – all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It’s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong. During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees. The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions.

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Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world‑class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity. Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science. Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.