Sourcing Desk Manager

Smith & Nephew; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global medical technology company seeks a Procurement Leader to head stakeholder engagement across various categories. Candidates should have a degree in Business Administration or Finance, over 8 years of procurement experience, and strong leadership skills. This role includes driving improvements, managing negotiations, and aligning strategies with stakeholder needs. The company offers a supportive environment with generous benefits including bonuses, flexible vacation, and health plans.

Benefits

Generous annual bonus

Flexible vacation and time off

Private health and dental plans

Qualifications

• Over 8 years of procurement experience.
• At least 2 years in a team leadership role.
• Track record of driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of stakeholder requirements across various categories.
• Drive supplier selection, negotiation, and contract finalization.
• Ensure alignment with procurement policies and SOPs.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field

Job description

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew, we craft and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Lead the delivery of stakeholder requirements across various indirect categories, including Facilities, Marketing, IT, Learning & Development, and others.

Drive supplier selection, negotiation, and contract finalization by utilizing advanced procurement tools and strategies to ensure effective and efficient purchasing management.

What will you be doing?

Responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and addressing process inefficiencies while encouraging positive relationships between stakeholders and category managers. Leads a team of Sourcing Buyers and specialists, ensuring alignment with procurement policies and SOPs. Focuses on building a resilient and high-performing service delivery structure, enabling strong SLA and KPI performance, cost avoidance, and ongoing team development through regular performance reviews and targeted learning initiatives.

In addition to team leadership, this role oversees stakeholder engagement and governance by conducting service health checks, handling issue escalations, and ensuring quality assurance. Demonstrates strong business influence by aligning category strategies with stakeholder needs, leading to successful implementation of initiatives passionate about cost, risk, and quality. Consistently delivers value through measurable category savings and procurement efficiency.

What will you need to be successful?

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field with over 8 years of procurement experience, including at least 2 years in a team leadership role. Brings strong leadership, analytical, and organizational skills, coupled with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to collaborate efficiently with internal teams and external suppliers. Consistent record in independently leading multiple priorities, driving recruitment efforts, leading process transitions, and championing continuous improvement initiatives to deliver high-quality results.

You. Unlimited.

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

Inclusion, Diversity and Equity: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity, Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/)

Your Future: Generous annual bonus and pension Schemes, Save As You Earn share options.

Work/Life Balance: Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!

Your Wellbeing: Private Health and Dental plans, Healthcare Cash Plans, Income Protection, Life Assurance and much more.

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Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential.

From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Nephew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude we work together to win. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited.

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