Vendor Management Manager / Assistant Manager

Randstad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global staffing provider is seeking a Vendor Management Manager in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In this role, you will manage vendor relationships and ensure compliance across various categories while supporting procurement strategies. Candidates should have 6-10 years of experience in vendor management or procurement, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel. This position provides the opportunity to work closely with global stakeholders and grow in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience in vendor management or procurement roles.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel.
• Experience working in multinational teams and managing vendors.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor onboarding, performance reviews, and compliance audits.
• Analyse vendor data to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including procurement and finance.

Skills

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder management

Compliance management

Education

Bachelor Degree

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

If you are excited about this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. Kindly submit your application via the link below.

Skills

No additional skills required.

Qualification

No additional qualifications required.

Education

Bachelor Degree