Senior Procurement Manager

ICE Holidays Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel wholesaler in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to oversee the procurement of travel-related products and services. This full-time on-site position requires a degree in Business or related fields and at least six years of procurement experience, including managerial responsibilities. Responsibilities include developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance. The role offers competitive benefits, including annual trips and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Annual trip

Group PA insurance

Yearly bonus

Outpatient medical coverage

Employee price for travel packages

Company uniform provided

Monthly training arrangements

At least once a year team building arrangements

Monthly/Weekly company sports & recreations

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of procurement experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Proven experience in sourcing, supplier negotiation, and contract management.
• Hands-on exposure in sourcing travel-related products.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee procurement of travel-related products and services.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to improve cost efficiency.
• Manage supplier relationships including negotiations on pricing and contracts.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Conduct market research to identify new suppliers and products.

Skills

Leadership skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Market awareness of travel products

Good command of English

Good command of Bahasa Melayu

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Hospitality, Tourism, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Procurement systems

Job description

Golden Destinations by ICE HOLIDAYS Sdn Bhd is a leading B2B travel wholesaler in Malaysia, specializing in providing customized travel packages to partners across the ASEAN region. We are committed to delivering high-quality travel solutions and exceptional customer service. As a key member of the operations team, the Senior Procurement Manager will lead the procurement function to ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of travel-related services and products, including hotels, airlines, transport providers, and other partners, all while fostering strong supplier relationships.

This is a full-time on-site role as a Senior Procurement Manager at Golden Destinations by ICE HOLIDAYS Sdn Bhd's office in Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee procurement of travel-related products and services (hotels, airlines, transport, ground services, etc.).
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to improve cost efficiency, quality, and service delivery.
• Manage and maintain strong supplier relationships, including negotiations on pricing, contracts, and terms.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to align procurement with business and customer needs.
• Monitor supplier performance, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Conduct market research to identify new suppliers and suitable travel products.
• Lead, guide, and develop the procurement team to ensure high performance.
• Perform any other ad-hoc duties and responsibilities as assigned by Management from time to time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Hospitality, Tourism, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of procurement experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role (travel/tourism industry preferred).
• Proven experience in sourcing, supplier negotiation, and contract management.
• Hands‑on exposure in sourcing travel‑related products, with the ability to handle at least 30 product samples or quotations per week.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Good command of English and Bahasa Melayu (Mandarin is an added advantage).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and procurement systems.
• Strong market awareness of travel products, suppliers, and B2B industry trends.

Benefits

• Annual trip (for confirmed employees).
• Group PA insurance (for confirmed employees).
• Yearly bonus depending on company performance and reflecting individual performance.
• Twice performance appraisal review annually to identify room for improvement process.
• Outpatient medical coverage from registered clinics.
• Employee price for travel packages (for confirmed employees).
• Company uniform provided.
• Travelling claims by receipt.
• Monthly training arrangements from company.
• Exclusive employee HR software applications (leaves, claims, payslips etc).
• At least once a year team building arrangements.
• Monthly/Weekly company sports & recreations for everyone.