Service Procurement & Supply Chain Leader East Asia Japan

Schneider Electric; Selangor; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational company in Malaysia is seeking an EAJ Service Supply Chain Leader to drive strategic transformation and manage procurement operations. You will lead a talented team while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance service delivery. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in supply chain management, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in procurement strategy. This role offers an opportunity to play a pivotal role in optimizing resource allocation and implementing innovative solutions.

Benefits

Global Family Leave

Comprehensive medical coverage for employee and dependents

Worldwide Employee Stock Ownership

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in procurement and supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimization preferably in Service Operations.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, tools, and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent negotiation, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute procurement strategies ensuring alignment with global vision and sustainability goals.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement operations for service procurement & supply chain.
• Manage and develop a team of procurement professionals.

Skills

Strategic Thinking & Execution

Supplier Relationship Management

Change Management

Team Leadership & Development

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

Digital procurement solutions

Job description

In Schneider Electric everything we do promotes progress and sustainability for all — our colleagues, customers, partners, and the communities and societies where we live and work. From the products, software, and services driving the digital transformation of energy management and automation to corporate citizenship and volunteer activities, we make an impact by helping people and organizations become more resilient and efficient, more electric and digital.

Which is where you come in. Working at Schneider Electric means working toward a cleaner, better world. You're part of a global team built on inclusion, mastery, purpose, action, curiosity, and teamwork, turning sustainability ambitions into actions.

The Role:

Are you passionate about driving transformation and operational excellence in a dynamic, customer‑centric environment? Do you have experience leading strategic supply chain initiatives while managing high‑performing teams? Are you ready to work alongside senior leadership to deliver impactful results and shape the future of Schneider Electric’s Services Supply Chain?

Schneider Electric is on a mission to build a best‑in‑class Service Procurement & Supply chain organization that delivers superior customer experience and operational efficiency. To achieve this, we are transforming our capabilities, processes, and digital solutions to create a unified, sustainable, and agile supply chain across the East Asia Japan (EAJ) region.

This role offers an exceptional opportunity to lead both strategic transformation initiatives and day‑to‑day operational performance. As the EAJ Service Supply Chain Leader, you will manage a talented team, drive continuous improvement, and ensure alignment with Schneider Electric’s global vision for excellence and growth in the Service Operations.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the regional strategy, optimizing resource allocation, and implementing innovative solutions that enhance service delivery. This position requires strong leadership, collaboration with cross‑functional teams, and the ability to balance strategic priorities with operational execution.

What will you do?

Strategic Procurement Leadership

• Define and execute procurement strategies for sub‑contractors and material, ensuring alignment with Schneider Electric’s global vision and sustainability goals.
• Drive initiatives to optimize supplier base, improve margins, and unlock value through strategic sourcing and negotiation.
• Contribute to global procurement strategy discussions and shape the regional agenda for transformation and capability building.
• Prepare and deliver monthly and quarterly procurement performance reviews, including cost savings, supplier KPIs, and compliance metrics.

Operational Procurement Excellence

• Oversee end‑to‑end procurement operations for service procurement & supply chain, including sourcing, contracting, and supplier performance management.
• Ensure timely availability of service parts and resources to meet customer commitments and operational targets.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency, compliance, and cost optimization.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Manage and develop a team of procurement professionals, fostering a culture of performance, learning, and growth.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Service Operations, Global Supply Chain & Project Supply Chain) to ensure seamless execution of procurement strategies.
• Act as the primary point of contact for EAJ region stakeholders on procurement and supply chain matters for the Service Operations.

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in procurement and supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimization preferable to have managed sub‑contractors in the Service Operations.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, tools, and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent negotiation, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with digital procurement solutions and sustainability practices.
• Key Competencies:
  • Strategic Thinking & Execution
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Change Management
  • Team Leadership & Development
  • Analytical & Problem‑Solving Skills

What’s in it for me?

• Global Family Leave
• Comprehensive medical coverage for employee and dependents
• Worldwide Employee Stock Ownership
• …and more!

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!

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150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
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