Vendor Management Manager / Assistant Manager

Agensi Pekerjaan Randstad Sdn Bhd - Professional; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Vendor Management Manager to oversee vendor relationships and compliance. The ideal candidate will have 6-10 years of experience in vendor management or procurement, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel. Responsibilities include managing vendor onboarding, performance reviews, and supporting procurement strategies. This role reports to the Head of Procurement and offers exposure to global stakeholders and opportunities for leadership growth.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years in vendor management or procurement roles.
• Experience with multinational teams and vendors.
• Background in vendor compliance and performance management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor onboarding, performance reviews, and compliance audits.
• Analyse vendor data to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including procurement, finance, and operations.
• Support vendor risk management and governance processes.
• Create and maintain reporting dashboards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Excel

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Tools

Power BI

Job description

We are partnering with leading companies across industries, all known for operational excellence and innovation. These organisations are expanding their vendor management teams in Malaysia to strengthen supplier governance and performance.

About the job

As a Vendor Management Manager, you will oversee vendor relationships and compliance across diverse categories, supporting procurement strategies and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Manage vendor onboarding, performance reviews, and compliance audits
• Analyse vendor data to identify risks and improvement opportunities
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including procurement, finance, and operations
• Support vendor risk management and governance processes
• Create and maintain reporting dashboards

About the manager/team

You will be reporting directly to the Head of Procurement, a strategic leader with extensive experience in vendor governance and supply chain optimization. The vendor management team comprises a few members focused on ensuring vendor compliance, performance tracking, and risk mitigation across multiple categories and regions. This role offers strong exposure to global stakeholders and opportunities for leadership growth.

Skills and experience required

• 6-10 years in vendor management or procurement roles
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel; Power BI is a plus
• Experience working with multinational teams and vendors
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Background in vendor compliance and performance management preferred

How to apply

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