Senior Procurement Manager – Regional Procurement Governance

Atome; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Atome Financial is seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Manager to lead governance and strategic sourcing across regional markets. You will partner with the COO, Finance, Legal, Compliance and business teams to ensure procurement activities are compliant, well-documented, and effectively governed.

You will act as the first line of defence against procurement and third‑party risks, overseeing vendor evaluation, negotiations, contract management and risk controls across multiple countries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Procurement or a related discipline.
• 8–10 years of procurement experience, preferably in financial services, fintech, banking, tech or regulated industries.
• Strong experience in procurement governance, strategic sourcing, vendor management and third‑party risk management.
• Experience managing procurement activities across multiple countries and regional markets.
• Solid understanding of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management with senior-level partners across COO, Finance, Legal, Compliance and business functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional procurement governance and oversight across markets.
• Act as first line of defence against procurement, vendor and third‑party risks.
• Oversee sourcing, RFQs/RFPs, vendor evaluation, negotiations and contract management.
• Review governance, documentation, segregation of duties and approval requirements.
• Collaborate with COO, Finance, Legal, Compliance and business teams on procurement decisions and risks.
• Maintain oversight of country-specific procurement requirements and regulatory considerations.
• Monitor spend, vendor performance and budget utilisation for cost optimisation.
• Support audits with proper documentation and audit trails.
• Drive continuous improvement of regional procurement policies and governance frameworks.
• Provide reporting and insights on procurement performance and risks to senior management.

Skills

procurement governance

strategic sourcing

vendor management

contract negotiations

risk management

stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Supply Chain/Finance/Procurement

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Procurement Manager to lead procurement governance and strategic sourcing across Atome Financial's regional operations. This role will serve as a key partner to the COO, Finance, and business teams, providing oversight across multiple markets and ensuring procurement activities are commercially sound, appropriately controlled, and compliant with both Group policies and country-specific regulatory and procurement requirements.

As a key first line of defence against procurement and third-party risks, the role will provide independent oversight of procurement activities, strengthen governance frameworks, and ensure appropriate controls are embedded throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead regional procurement governance and oversight across Atome Financial's markets, ensuring alignment with Group policies as well as applicable country-specific requirements.
• Serve as the first line of defence against procurement, vendor and third-party risks, identifying control gaps and driving appropriate mitigation.
• Oversee procurement activities including sourcing, RFQs/RFPs, vendor evaluation, commercial negotiations, contract management and renewals.
• Review procurement proposals, vendor selection and approval processes to ensure appropriate governance, documentation, segregation of duties and approval requirements are met.
• Partner closely with COO, Finance, Legal, Compliance, Risk and business teams to provide guidance on procurement decisions and manage potential commercial and operational risks.
• Maintain oversight of country-specific procurement requirements, regulatory considerations and local practices across different markets.
• Monitor procurement spend, vendor performance and budget utilisation, identifying opportunities for cost optimisation and greater procurement efficiency.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure procurement activities are supported by appropriate documentation and audit trails.
• Drive continuous improvement of regional procurement policies, controls, workflows and vendor governance frameworks.
• Provide reporting and insights to senior management on procurement performance, key risks, exceptions and areas requiring management attention.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Procurement, or a related discipline.
• 8–10 years of procurement experience, preferably within financial services, fintech, banking, technology or other regulated industries.
• Strong experience in procurement governance, strategic sourcing, vendor management, contract negotiations and third‑party risk management.
• Proven experience managing procurement activities across multiple countries, entities or regional markets, with an understanding of local procurement and regulatory requirements.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk management, approval frameworks and governance processes.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders across COO, Finance, Legal, Compliance and business functions.
• Experience in a fast‑paced, regional and matrixed environment is highly preferred.