Strategic Category Manager - Indirect Procurement

VAT GROUP; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

VAT Group, located in Batu Kawan, Malaysia, is seeking a Category Manager for Indirect Procurement to drive cost optimization and supplier performance. The role partners with business stakeholders to lead strategic sourcing, contract management, and procurement transformation while ensuring policy compliance.

The candidate will develop category roadmaps, manage supplier relationships, monitor KPIs, and support governance and risk mitigation across HR, facilities, IT and related services.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders and influence decision-making.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for indirect spend (HR services, facilities, IT).
• Lead RFQ/RFP/RFI and strategic sourcing events for assigned categories.
• Negotiate pricing, terms and service agreements with suppliers.
• Manage contract lifecycle from drafting to renewal or termination.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Quality, IT, HR and Legal to align procurement objectives.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Procurement knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain mgmt/Procurement/Business Admin/Engineering/Finance

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

VAT Group, located in Batu Kawan, Malaysia, is seeking a Category Manager for Indirect Procurement to drive cost optimization and supplier performance. The role partners with business stakeholders to lead strategic sourcing, contract management, and procurement transformation while ensuring policy compliance.

The candidate will develop category roadmaps, manage supplier relationships, monitor KPIs, and support governance and risk mitigation across HR, facilities, IT and related services.