Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management Lead

Standard Chartered; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture

Fair pay

Retirement & health benefits

Generous time-off

Flexible working

Wellbeing support

Learning & development

Job summary

Standard Chartered in Malaysia is seeking a SCM professional to lead low-to-medium complexity sourcing engagements, aligning with category strategies and driving value through favorable commercial outcomes.

The role emphasizes governance, stakeholder engagement across regions, and integrating sustainability into contracts, with responsibilities spanning negotiations, pipeline management, and contract remediation.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in procurement.
• Strong knowledge of commercial contract terms and third party risk.
• Attention to detail and ability to work with stakeholders across regions.
• Agile mindset with comfort handling complex datasets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Influencing and executing low to medium complexity sourcing activities with stakeholders.
• Lead deal negotiations with suppliers, including outsourcing.
• Develop clear deal strategies and ensure alignment with category priorities.
• Manage supplier pipeline, drive value creation and cost savings.
• Ensure governance, risk controls, and compliance across contracts.

Skills

Procurement experience

Contract terms knowledge

Stakeholder management

Data handling (Agile)

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Law, or related field

Job description

Standard Chartered in Malaysia is seeking a SCM professional to lead low-to-medium complexity sourcing engagements, aligning with category strategies and driving value through favorable commercial outcomes.

The role emphasizes governance, stakeholder engagement across regions, and integrating sustainability into contracts, with responsibilities spanning negotiations, pipeline management, and contract remediation.