Strategic Indirect Procurement Lead

Upscale Sdn Bhd; George Town; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Upscale Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead end-to-end indirect category management at our Batu Kawan site in Malaysia. You will develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relations, and ensure compliant, cost-effective P2P execution across multiple categories.

The role requires 3–5 years in indirect procurement within manufacturing, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency with ERP/SRM tools.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of indirect procurement or category sourcing in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing multiple indirect categories (e.g. MRO, facility services, IT, utilities).
• Familiar with contract law, incoterms, invoicing, service level agreements.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management with internal departments and suppliers.
• Proficient in MS Office; experience with ERP (SAP preferred) and SRM tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with internal stakeholders for cost optimization and supplier performance.
• Translate requirements into sourcing strategies and lead procurement initiatives for competitive supply solutions.
• Manage end-to-end sourcing: supplier identification, RFQs, evaluation, selection, negotiation, contract award.
• Lead negotiations to ensure favorable terms and reliable delivery performance.
• Build and optimize the supplier base to meet current and future needs.
• Oversee operational procurement activities within assigned categories for efficient P2P execution.
• Review requisitions for clarity, budget alignment, and policy compliance.
• Ensure timely orders, delivery tracking, and supplier coordination.
• Monitor supplier performance and escalate issues for continuous improvement.
• Act as the interface between suppliers and internal functions (Facilities, IT, Production).
• Identify supply risks and bottlenecks; implement mitigation actions.
• Ensure sourcing complies with company policies and legal requirements.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Time/priority planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Supply Chain, or related disciplines

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Coupa

SRM

Job description

Upscale Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead end-to-end indirect category management at our Batu Kawan site in Malaysia. You will develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relations, and ensure compliant, cost-effective P2P execution across multiple categories.

The role requires 3–5 years in indirect procurement within manufacturing, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency with ERP/SRM tools.