Senior Manager - Procurement

Agensi Pekerjaan Executive Recruiters; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Agensi Pekerjaan Executive Recruiters seeks a Senior Procurement Manager to lead end-to-end procurement, tenders, and strategic sourcing initiatives in Kuala Lumpur. You will drive supplier relationships and ensure compliant, transparent processes to deliver value.

The role requires strong leadership, market insight, and collaboration with finance, legal and operations to optimize procurement decisions and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years in procurement or supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Tender lifecycle management experience: bid prep, evaluation, negotiation, award.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full tendering process: documents, pre-tender briefings, bid evaluation, contract terms, awards.
• Develop and implement cost-effective procurement strategies aligned with business goals.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships; negotiate favorable terms.
• Lead, mentor and develop the procurement team to align with company goals.
• Stay informed on market trends and supply chain developments to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with finance, legal and operations to streamline procurement processes.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with regulations and company policies; manage risk.
• Provide senior management with regular reports on procurement activities and outcomes.

Skills

Tender Management

Procurement Strategy

Supplier Management

Team Leadership

Market Research

Stakeholder Collaboration

Compliance & Risk

Performance Reporting

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management

Master’s degree (advantage)

Job description

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Posted on 03/25/2025

We arelooking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Procurement Manager to lead our procurement operations. This role involves overseeing theend-to-end procurement process, managing tenders, and ensuring the acquisitionof goods and services aligns with the company’s strategic objectives. The idealcandidate will drive strategic sourcing initiatives , foster strongsupplier relationships, and manage all aspects of the tendering process todeliver optimal value while maintaining compliance and transparency.

KeyResponsibilities:

• TenderManagement: Overseethe entire tendering process, including preparing and issuing tender documents,conducting pre-tender briefings, evaluating bids, negotiating contract terms,and awarding contracts.
• ProcurementStrategy: Develop andimplement cost-effective procurement strategies that align with businessobjectives and operational requirements.
• SupplierManagement: Build andmaintain strong supplier relationships, negotiate favorable terms, andestablish long-term strategic partnerships.
• TeamLeadership: Lead,mentor, and manage the procurement team, ensuring their professional growth andalignment with company goals.
• MarketResearch & Analysis: Stay updated on market trends, industry standards, and supply chaindevelopments to optimize procurement decisions and identify cost-savingopportunities.
• StakeholderCollaboration: Workclosely with finance, legal, and operations teams to streamline procurementprocesses and ensure cross-functional alignment.
• Compliance& Risk Management: Ensure all procurement activities adhere to relevant regulations, companypolicies, and industry best practices while mitigating potential risks.
• PerformanceReporting: Providesenior management with regular reports on procurement activities, tenderoutcomes, supplier performance, and cost optimization initiatives.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply ChainManagement, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree is anadvantage).
• Experience: At least 10 years ofprocurement or supply chain management experience, with a minimum of 5 yearsin a leadership role .
• TenderExpertise: Provenexperience managing the full tendering lifecycle, including bid preparation,evaluation, negotiation, and contract award.
• ProcurementKnowledge: Strongunderstanding of procurement processes, strategic sourcing, contractnegotiation, and supplier management.
• Leadership& Communication: Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the abilityto motivate and develop teams.
• NegotiationSkills: Strongnegotiation abilities to drive value and maintain effective supplierpartnerships.