Senior Procurement Manager

QL Corporate Services Sdn Bhd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural firm in Malaysia seeks an experienced Procurement Manager (Farm Operations) to lead farm-related sourcing and strengthen supplier partnerships. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of procurement experience, ideally in agriculture or FMCG. Responsibilities include developing centralized procurement strategies, collaborating with various teams, and building strong supplier relationships. This role also champions digitalization and process automation to enhance operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in procurement, preferably within agriculture, livestock, FMCG, or manufacturing environments.
• Proven strength in negotiation, supplier management, cost optimisation, and contract administration.
• Willing to travel to various farm locations and work closely with on‑ground operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead and implement centralized procurement strategies for farm-related materials, equipment, and services.
• Establish medium- to long-term procurement roadmaps to support operational expansion and cost-saving initiatives.
• Collaborate with farm operations and technical teams to forecast requirements.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Cost optimisation

Stakeholder management

Cross‑functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Agriculture, or a related field

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement analytics tools

Digital procurement tools

Job description

We're hiring a Procurement Manager (Farm Operations)! Lead farm‑related sourcing, drive cost efficiency, strengthen supplier partnerships and support our growing operations. Ideal for experienced procurement leaders with strong negotiation skills and a passion for operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, lead and implement centralized procurement strategies for farm-related materials, equipment and services.
• Establish medium‑ to long‑term procurement roadmaps to support operational expansion, productivity targets, and cost‑saving initiatives.
• Collaborate with farm operations, technical teams, finance, and planning units to forecast requirements and align procurement activities with business goals.
• Analyse market trends, pricing movements, and supply chain risks to ensure business continuity, cost effectiveness, and long‑term value creation.
• Build and manage strong relationships with suppliers, negotiate competitive contracts, and ensure strict compliance with quality, delivery, and performance standards.
• Champion digitalisation, data analytics, and process automation to enhance procurement visibility, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Lead internal procurement audits and enforce adherence to company procurement policies, approval limits, and internal control frameworks.
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory, environmental, and sustainability requirements across all procurement activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Agriculture, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in procurement, preferably within agriculture, livestock, FMCG, or manufacturing environments.
• Proven strength in negotiation, supplier management, cost optimisation, and contract administration.
• Strong familiarity with ERP systems, procurement analytics, and digital procurement tools.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Willing to travel to various farm locations and work closely with on‑ground operational teams.