Strategic Procurement Operations Lead

HP; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

HP in Malaysia is seeking a senior procurement professional to drive efficient sourcing of goods and services for the organization's operations. You will lead supplier development initiatives, maximize purchasing leverage, and push for process standardization across procurement activities.

You will guide complex procurement strategies, negotiate with external suppliers, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve cost reductions and performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Four-year or graduate degree in related field.
• Typically 4–7 years of procurement/related experience.
• Experience in category management, operations, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provides complex-level procurement support using subject matter expertise and knowledge of multiple technologies.
• Solves complex issues and drives tactical and strategic initiatives, such as leading process standardizations, executing program strategies, coordinating integration of small acquisitions.
• Monitors programs, delivery solutions, key metrics, and process oriented tasks; identifies issues and proposes solutions with limited guidance.
• Manages the deployment of business processes and technical capabilities by suppliers and partner groups, facilitating smooth operations.
• Optimizes spend with external suppliers, generating procurement value through negotiation and strategic partnerships.
• Collaborates with or leads teams to maintain and enhance the current business objectives, such as cost management.
• Provides procurement process design for the organization, optimizing procurement operations.
• Provides independent analytic and strategic support to drive organizational goals.
• Develops and supervises junior-level procurement staff, fostering their professional growth and development.
• Provides comprehensive training and support to various teams within the organization regarding the procurement process.

Skills

Procurement

Category Management

Cost Reduction

Supplier Management

Strategic Sourcing

KPIs

Contract Negotiation

Digital Fluency

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management / Business Administration

Tools

SAP Applications

Job description

HP in Malaysia is seeking a senior procurement professional to drive efficient sourcing of goods and services for the organization's operations. You will lead supplier development initiatives, maximize purchasing leverage, and push for process standardization across procurement activities.

You will guide complex procurement strategies, negotiate with external suppliers, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve cost reductions and performance improvements.