Tactical Sourcing Manager - Drive Cost Savings, Compliance

Sudong Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sudong Sdn Bhd is launching a Shared Services Centre in Kuala Lumpur. The Manager, Tactical Sourcing, will lead tactical sourcing activities, support low-value procurement, and ensure governance compliance.

You will partner with Strategic Sourcing and Category Managers to deliver cost efficiencies and drive supplier consolidation. Requirements include a degree in business/finance and 6+ years in sourcing or procurement, with hands-on experience in S2P processes and platforms like Ariba, Coupa,

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Finance, or related discipline with 6+ years in sourcing/procurement.
• Experience with S2P processes and procurement governance.
• Proven ability to manage high-volume sourcing activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead tactical sourcing activities and support low-value procurement.
• Manage spot-buying, RFQs, and ITQs for low-value purchases.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and governance standards.
• Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing and Category Managers on category strategies.
• Identify cost savings, supplier consolidation, and spend optimization.
• Track cost savings using established methodologies and report findings.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Procurement governance

RFQ management

ITQ management

S2P processes

Stakeholder management

Cost optimization

Contract terms knowledge

Supplier consolidation

Ariba/Coupa/Emptoris

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Operations

Professional procurement certification (e.g., CIPS)

Tools

Ariba

Coupa

Emptoris

Job description

Sudong Sdn Bhd is launching a Shared Services Centre in Kuala Lumpur. The Manager, Tactical Sourcing, will lead tactical sourcing activities, support low-value procurement, and ensure governance compliance.

You will partner with Strategic Sourcing and Category Managers to deliver cost efficiencies and drive supplier consolidation. Requirements include a degree in business/finance and 6+ years in sourcing or procurement, with hands-on experience in S2P processes and platforms like Ariba, Coupa,