VP Procurement Asia

Argyll Scott; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Argyll Scott in Malaysia is recruiting a VP/Chief Procurement Officer Asia to lead and strengthen the regional procurement function across multiple Asian markets, based in Selangor. The role combines procurement transformation, commercial value creation and hands-on execution with a strong focus on logistics and transportation procurement.

You will build and guide regional teams, drive strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations and governance, and translate strategy into measurable business

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of procurement experience with 5+ years in senior leadership roles across regions.
• Strong logistics and transportation procurement expertise with major contracts and cost savings.
• Experience managing diverse categories in complex multi-country operations.
• Proven track record in procurement transformation, strategic sourcing and supplier management.
• Commercial, influential and hands-on leader with strong negotiation and stakeholder skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional procurement strategy across Asian markets.
• Lead strategic sourcing for transportation, warehousing, leasing, facilities, capex and services.
• Drive high-value supplier negotiations and country-level contract optimization.
• Lead procurement transformation via standardisation, digitalisation, analytics and CI.
• Build high-performing regional and in-market teams with senior stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Job description

Retained confidential search: an established multinational organisation is appointing an experienced VP / Chief Procurement Officer Asia, to lead and strengthen its regional procurement function.

Based in Selangor, Malaysia, this senior leadership mandate combines procurement transformation, commercial value creation and hands-on execution across multiple Asian markets. The successful candidate will bring strong expertise in logistics and transportation procurement, an understanding of complex distribution-driven operations, and a proven ability to translate strategy into measurable business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional procurement strategy, driving cost optimisation, operational efficiency and procurement governance across Asian markets
• Lead strategic sourcing across key categories, particularly transportation, warehousing, property leasing, facilities, capital expenditure and outsourced services
• Drive high-value supplier negotiations, contract optimisation and performance management, maintaining hands‑on involvement in critical country‑level sourcing decisions
• Lead procurement transformation through process standardisation, digitalisation, analytics and continuous improvement
• Build and develop high‑performing regional and in‑market procurement teams, fostering strong collaboration with senior business and finance stakeholders

Key Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of procurement experience, including at least 5 years in senior leadership roles with regional or multi‑country responsibilities
• Strong expertise in logistics and transportation procurement, with proven experience negotiating major supplier contracts and delivering measurable cost savings
• Demonstrated experience managing diverse procurement categories within complex, multi‑country operations; exposure to distribution‑intensive businesses is highly relevant
• Proven track record in procurement transformation, strategic sourcing, supplier management and operational improvement
• Commercially astute, influential and hands‑on leader with strong negotiation, stakeholder management and team development capabilities

Argyll Scott Singapore Pte Ltd
EA License No. 16S8105
Liew Foo Kin
EA Reg No: R1982421