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Company Overview

GEP is a diverse, creative team of people passionate about procurement. We invest ourselves entirely in our client’s success, creating strong collaborative relationships that deliver extraordinary value year after year. Our clients include market global leaders with far-flung international operations, Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises, leading government and public institutions.

We deliver practical, effective services and software that enable procurement leaders to maximise their impact on business operations, strategy and financial performance. GEP is a place where individuality is prized, and talent respected. We’re focused on what is real and effective. GEP is where good ideas and great people are recognized, results matter, and ability and hard work drive achievements. We’re a learning organization, actively looking for people to help shape, grow and continually improve us.

Are you one of us?

GEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to hiring and valuing a diverse global work team.

For more information please visit us on GEP.com or check us out on LinkedIn.com.

As a Sourcing Lead in the Knowledge Services team, you will be responsible for executing complex and strategic sourcing projects across categories/sub-categories. Your responsibilities include translating business requirements into clear statements of work, soliciting bids, and leading auctions. We are looking for 5-8 years of relevant purchasing or supply chain experience with strong project management skills. Specific category experience (MRO, Capex, Professional services, food ingredients) is preferred. Team management experience is a must.

• Execute complex and strategic sourcing projects, including translating business requirements into statements of work, soliciting bids, and leading auctions.
• Prepare negotiation scripts, negotiate with suppliers, make recommendations, onboard, qualify, and contract with new vendors, ensuring compliance.
• Demonstrate the ability to apply and translate business expertise into innovative solutions that significantly impact the client’s long-term strategic position.
• Manage and optimize sourcing support activities while ensuring adherence to corporate standards. Provide necessary input to enablement groups.
• Engage with internal and external partners to ensure decisions are comprehensive and support daily operations.
• Manage project allocation, support team members during kick-offs, and share best practices.
• Monitor performance satisfaction, ensure SLAs are met, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives and recruitment.

***Please note that this position is open to local citizens only***

• Minimum 5 years of sourcing and procurement experience (management consulting experience is a plus).
• Language proficiency in English, Malay, Chinese, or other languages (additional languages are an advantage).
• Experience in direct procurement, such as food ingredients and raw materials, is preferred.
• Excellent written, oral communication, and presentation skills.
• Effective communication skills for face-to-face and phone interactions with clients in US/Europe.
• Strong analytical abilities and business acumen.
• Self-starter, self-motivated, able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Consultative skills, including industry best practices, process definition, and cross-functional exposure.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Hands-on sourcing experience, including e-Auctions, and category expertise in both direct and indirect categories across multiple industries.