Sourcing Lead (Indirect Procurement)

Michael Page; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

1-year contract

Global exposure

Career growth

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Strategic Sourcing & Category Management lead to oversee end-to-end sourcing, contracting, and governance across global indirect categories. You will liaise with senior stakeholders and drive value through disciplined supplier negotiations andPerformance improvements.

The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, exposure to multinational projects, and opportunities for capability development within a leading procurement organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum 8–10 years of end-to-end sourcing, procurement, and contracting experience.
• Experience managing complex, high-value sourcing initiatives across indirect procurement categories.
• Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing and contracting across global indirect categories.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies balancing cost, risk, and supplier performance.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to influence sourcing decisions and ensure governance.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

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Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

• Lead end-to-end sourcing and contracting activities across global indirect procurement categories, including Digital & Technology, Marketing & Brand Services, Professional Services, Logistics, Workplace, HSSE, Travel, Contingent Workforce, and MRO.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that balance cost optimisation, risk management, supplier innovation, and business continuity.
• Leverage market intelligence and industry insights to identify opportunities for value creation and supplier performance improvement.
• Ensure sourcing strategies align with global category objectives, operational requirements, and procurement governance standards.
• Partner with senior business stakeholders across functions and regions to understand business needs and influence sourcing decisions.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, Category Managers, Legal, Finance, and Operations teams to drive successful project outcomes.
• Lead supplier engagement, negotiations, and commercial discussions to secure optimal contractual and commercial outcomes.
• Manage supplier due diligence, prequalification, and onboarding activities in accordance with company policies and compliance requirements.

Sourcing & Contracting Execution

• Manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously, prioritising activities based on business impact, value, complexity, and risk.
• Lead tendering activities including RFI, RFQ, RFP, e-auctions, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Develop negotiation strategies and lead commercial discussions to maximise value and mitigate risk.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contract terms in partnership with legal and business stakeholders.
• Manage contract exceptions, approvals, and execution in accordance with governance requirements.

Procurement Governance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, sourcing governance frameworks, and contractual obligations.
• Operationalize awarded contracts within procurement systems to support efficient execution and value realisation.
• Champion procurement best practices, process standardisation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to capability building and knowledge sharing across the procurement organisation.

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

• Lead end-to-end sourcing and contracting activities across global indirect procurement categories, including Digital & Technology, Marketing & Brand Services, Professional Services, Logistics, Workplace, HSSE, Travel, Contingent Workforce, and MRO.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that balance cost optimisation, risk management, supplier innovation, and business continuity.
• Leverage market intelligence and industry insights to identify opportunities for value creation and supplier performance improvement.
• Ensure sourcing strategies align with global category objectives, operational requirements, and procurement governance standards.

Stakeholder & Supplier Management

• Partner with senior business stakeholders across functions and regions to understand business needs and influence sourcing decisions.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, Category Managers, Legal, Finance, and Operations teams to drive successful project outcomes.
• Lead supplier engagement, negotiations, and commercial discussions to secure optimal contractual and commercial outcomes.
• Manage supplier due diligence, prequalification, and onboarding activities in accordance with company policies and compliance requirements.

Sourcing & Contracting Execution

• Manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously, prioritising activities based on business impact, value, complexity, and risk.
• Lead tendering activities including RFI, RFQ, RFP, e-auctions, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Develop negotiation strategies and lead commercial discussions to maximise value and mitigate risk.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contract terms in partnership with legal and business stakeholders.
• Manage contract exceptions, approvals, and execution in accordance with governance requirements.

Procurement Governance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, sourcing governance frameworks, and contractual obligations.
• Operationalize awarded contracts within procurement systems to support efficient execution and value realisation.
• Champion procurement best practices, process standardisation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to capability building and knowledge sharing across the procurement organization.

Opportunity to work in a collaborative environmentOpportunity to collaborate regionally with various cross functional team

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum 8-10 years of end-to-end sourcing, procurement, and contracting experience within a multinational or global environment.
• Proven experience managing complex, high-value, and strategic sourcing initiatives across indirect procurement categories.
• Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated success in supplier negotiations and stakeholder management.
• Experience operating independently while managing multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Experience within the lubricants, manufacturing, energy, or industrial sectors would be advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic sourcing and category management expertise.
• Strong negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage senior stakeholders across global and multicultural environments.
• Strong analytical, commercial, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent project management and prioritisation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Language Requirements

• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Proficiency in Mandarin and/or Hindi is highly desirable to support engagement with regional suppliers, stakeholders, and business partners across Asia.

Our client is a leading global organisation in the energy sector, renowned for its innovation, sustainability, and commitment to operational excellence. With a strong global presence, they are at the forefront of driving progress in the industry and delivering high-quality solutions. As a company that values integrity, safety, and corporate responsibility, they offer an exciting and dynamic work environment for professionals looking to make a meaningful impact.

• Contract: 1 Year
• Hybrid Working Arrangement
• Opportunity to lead strategic sourcing initiatives on a global scale.
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-functional leadership teams.
• A collaborative, multinational environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Opportunities to influence procurement transformation and capability development.
• Career growth within a dynamic global procurement organisation.