Strategic Sourcing Manager

Leader Energy; Selangor; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy company in Selangor, Malaysia, is seeking an experienced Sourcing Manager to lead procurement strategies for renewable energy projects. The role involves developing procurement KPIs, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and substantial experience in procurement, particularly in strategic sourcing. Strong vendor management and analytical skills are essential, with responsibilities including designing dashboards for real-time procurement insights.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10-12 years of experience in procurement, with at least 8 years in strategic sourcing.
• Expertise in procurement KPI & dashboard reporting.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure project timelines, logistics, and supply chain dependencies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, track, and report on procurement KPIs to measure cost savings, supplier performance, compliance, and process efficiency.
• Design and maintain dashboards providing insights into procurement performance.
• Manage supplier sourcing, qualification, and onboarding processes.

Skills

Procurement KPI reporting

Vendor management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field

Job description

Experienced and Strategic Sourcing Manager to drive the Procurement Centre of Excellence (COE) across function for our renewable energy projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, track, and report on procurement KPIs to measure cost savings, supplier performance, compliance, and process efficiency.
• Design, implement, and maintain dashboards and reporting tools that provide leadership with clear, real-time insights into procurement performance.
• Lead the rollout and optimization of ERP systems to enhance sourcing workflows, ensure data integrity, and improve spend transparency.
• Support the development and execution of category strategies, supplier evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives to deliver sustainable value creation.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies for infrastructure-based renewable energy projects.
• Manage supplier sourcing, qualification, and onboarding processes.
• Ensure material and service procurement aligns with project budgets, timelines, and quality requirements.
• Lead negotiations for major supply and service contracts with vendors, EPCs, and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with legal teams to draft and finalize procurement contracts with appropriate risk mitigation clauses.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, financial guidelines, and industry standards.
• Work closely with project management, engineering, and construction teams to align procurement plans with project milestones.
• Oversee delivery schedules and logistics to support seamless construction activities.
• Provide procurement input during budgeting, cost estimation, and tender submission phases.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and stakeholders.
• Monitor supplier performance based on KPIs (e.g., delivery, cost, quality).
• Ensure procurement activities adhere to ESG, legal, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Drive cost‑saving initiatives and continuous improvement in procurement operations.
• Prepare procurement reports and dashboards for senior management, highlighting risks, opportunities, and progress updates.
• Support ERP systems rollout to enhance sourcing workflows, ensure data integrity, and improve spend transparency.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 10‑12 years of experience in procurement, with at least 8 years in Strategic sourcing.
• Expertise in Procurement KPI & dashboard reporting.
• Strong vendor management capabilities.
• Work under a structured procurement governance framework, ensuring strict adherence to policies, audit requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Coaches and develops procurement team members, enhancing their capabilities in strategic sourcing, contract management, and stakeholder communication.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure project timelines, logistics, and supply chain dependencies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.