Strategic Procurement & Sourcing Leader

Bunge Iberica SA; Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bunge Iberica SA in Pasir Gudang, Malaysia is seeking an Executive - Purchasing to lead sourcing and supplier negotiations, ensure SAP purchase order execution, and manage procurement governance. You will educate stakeholders on procurement policy and collaborate with the BBS team for timely PO issuance.

Ideal candidates have >5 years in buying and production planning, experience in food manufacturing, and strong MS Excel/SAP skills, with a focus on cost savings and KPI delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree in related study.
• >5 years of related industry experience in buying and production planning.
• Experience in food Manufacturing environment.
• Integrity and ethical conduct.
• Willingness to embrace change and growth.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Outlook and experience in SAP system.
• Advanced understanding of Procurement practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing and negotiation activities for assigned procurement categories, including MRO, spare parts, laboratory chemicals and services, industrial services, and other categories as delegated by management.
• Conduct RFI, RFQ, and tender processes, perform market analysis, and lead supplier sourcing and negotiations for responsible categories.
• Review Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and Shopping Carts (SCs) in SAP/SRM, monitor order fulfillment and delivery status, and ensure timely availability of materials and services.
• Serve as the gatekeeper for procurement compliance, ensuring all purchases within assigned categories adhere to company procurement policies and procedures.
• Educate stakeholders and budget owners on procurement requirements, governance, and policy compliance.
• Coordinate with the BBS team to ensure timely Purchase Order (PO) issuance and execution, while proactively addressing supplier quality, capacity, and material availability issues that may impact supply continuity.
• Collaborate with suppliers to expedite or reschedule deliveries as required and drive on-time delivery performance.
• Actively participate in supplier business reviews and provide constructive feedback to support continuous supplier performance improvement.
• Ensure proper due diligence is conducted for vendor onboarding and creation through the MDG system.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to identify and deliver cost savings opportunities while achieving procurement KPI targets.
• Support contract and agreement reviews in collaboration with the Procurement Manager and Legal team, ensuring execution and approval in accordance with the company's authorization matrix.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the immediate superior.

Skills

MS Excel

Word

Outlook

SAP

Procurement practice

Education

Degree in related study

Tools

MS Excel

SAP

Job description

Bunge Iberica SA in Pasir Gudang, Malaysia is seeking an Executive - Purchasing to lead sourcing and supplier negotiations, ensure SAP purchase order execution, and manage procurement governance. You will educate stakeholders on procurement policy and collaborate with the BBS team for timely PO issuance.

Ideal candidates have >5 years in buying and production planning, experience in food manufacturing, and strong MS Excel/SAP skills, with a focus on cost savings and KPI delivery.