Strategic Supply Chain Manager

Horizontal Talent; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to work on high-impact projects

Regional exposure with global collaboration

Strong career growth opportunities

Job summary

Horizontal Talent is seeking an experienced Strategic Supply Chain Manager in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to oversee supplier relationships and ensure the successful delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects. This role involves supplier governance, performance management, and sourcing strategies.

The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of experience in procurement and strong skills in stakeholder management and contract negotiation. This position offers opportunities for career growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supplier management, or supply chain.
• Strong background in supplier governance and audits.
• Familiarity with quality management standards is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic supplier relationships and drive long-term partnerships.
• Lead supplier governance meetings to review capacity, delivery, quality, and project risks.
• Develop supply plans and secure manufacturing capacity.

Skills

Supplier governance

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

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

Job description

About Horizontal

Established since 2003 in the US, Horizontal solves complex challenges across two distinct businesses: Horizontal Digital and Horizontal Talent. We are consistently recognized for being a top workplace and one of the fastest-growing private companies. Horizontal Talent specializes in staffing for IT, Digital & Creative, and Business & Strategy markets. We have global offices in US, UAE, India, and Malaysia.

Location

Kuala Lumpur / Johor Bahru, Malaysia

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Strategic Supply Chain Manager to oversee key supplier relationships and ensure the successful delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects. This role is responsible for supplier governance, qualification, performance management, sourcing strategies, and delivery assurance while working closely with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage strategic supplier relationships and drive long-term partnerships.
• Lead supplier governance meetings to review capacity, delivery, quality, and project risks.
• Develop supply plans and secure manufacturing capacity for critical equipment.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve quality, delivery, and contractual issues.
• Conduct supplier qualification, audits, and capability assessments.
• Maintain approved supplier lists and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support sourcing strategies, contract negotiations, and cost optimization efforts.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and project teams to ensure timely project delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supplier management, or supply chain.
• Experience supporting large capital projects within infrastructure, manufacturing, industrial, or mission-critical environments.
• Strong background in supplier governance, audits, contract negotiation, and risk management.
• Familiarity with quality management standards and manufacturing processes is an advantage.
• Excellent stakeholder management, analytical, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel regionally and internationally (20–40%).

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work on high-impact infrastructure projects.
• Regional exposure with global supplier collaboration.
• Dynamic environment with strong career growth opportunities.