Strategic Procurement Operations Manager

HP; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

HP in Malaysia is seeking a Procurement Operations Manager to drive efficient procurement of goods and services for operations. You will lead supplier development, maximize purchasing leverage, and push strategic process standardization to optimize procurement operations.

This role requires 4–7 years in procurement or related fields, with strong knowledge of category management, sourcing, and ERP systems. You will mentor junior staff and provide training across teams to improve procurement

Qualifications

• Four-year or Graduate Degree in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Administration, or any related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
• Typically has 4-7 years of work experience, preferably in procurement, category management, operations, or a related field or an advanced degree with 3-5 years of work experience.

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

Economics

Finance

Invoicing

KPIs

Supply Chain

Supply Chain Management

Purchasing

Project Management

Supplier Management

Supplier Performance Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Material Requirements Planning

Strategic Sourcing

Accounting

SAP Applications

Education

Four-year or Graduate Degree in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline

Typically 4-7 years of work experience in procurement/operations or related field

Certified In Production And Inventory Management

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Certified Professional In Supply Management

Tools

SAP Applications

Job description

HP in Malaysia is seeking a Procurement Operations Manager to drive efficient procurement of goods and services for operations. You will lead supplier development, maximize purchasing leverage, and push strategic process standardization to optimize procurement operations.

This role requires 4–7 years in procurement or related fields, with strong knowledge of category management, sourcing, and ERP systems. You will mentor junior staff and provide training across teams to improve procurement