Job Description

The procurement manager will be responsible to lead, direct and
coordinate all aspects of the company's procurement activities in ensuring the
acquisitions of goods and services are both cost-efficient and of high
quality. The incumbent responsibilities also oversee the procurement
across the organization including supervising staff, managing contracts,
maintaining positive supplier relations, evaluating supply options, and
maintaining accurate records. The incumbent needs to work closely
with internal stakeholders to understand business needs, developing
procurement strategies and implement initiatives to deliver value to the
stakeholders.

• 
  Establishes and implements short and long-term procurement goals,
  objectives, strategic plans including monitors and evaluates the
  programme and operational effectiveness.
• Improve and evaluate the centralising of the company procurement
  activities, and effects changes required for governance of
  procurement.
• Develops and consistently update policies, procedures, and
  objectives for the company’s procurement and used as guideline throughout
  an organisation; in accordance with best practices, procurement
  codes, guidelines and company policy.
• Responsible in assuring the highest level of ethics in every
  transaction; and ensure discretionary of authority limits, procurement
  policies and procedures meet internal and external compliance
  requirement. 
• Reviews and manage procurement contracts; coordinates contract
  compliance by Business Units and problem resolution in
  conformance with policies, procedures and regulations; consults with
  legal as required. 
• Co-lead negotiation sessions with vendors with business units on
  procurement contracts and makes recommendations designed to
  have an impact result or of substantial annual savings.
• Support, communicate and liaises with business units to determine
  their procurement needs in Malaysia and overseas. 
• A good grasp of the company’s current environment; to include on changes
  in industry sector, economic and organisational constraints, essential
  latest products and services knowledge in ensuring best value of
  procurement and smooth daily operation. 
• Produce monthly report and fact sheets for analysis and process
  improvement to mitigate risks to the company. 
• Monitor and review operational efficiency indicators in the respective
  areas to ensure SLAs and standards are achieved. 
• Ensure team development by providing guidance and coaching to
  each employee so that they are familiar and expert in their respective
  area.

Requirements:

• 
  Minimum Bachelor Degree in related field; preferably in an area such
  as supply chain management, contracting, procurement, business
  administration, economics, finance or accounting.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement,
  of which 3 years should be in managerial role. 
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen, able to manage
  contracting process. 
• Experience in establishing and/ or transforming the procurement
  process, and overseas procurement are added advantage. 
• Ability to assess contract compliance and product/service quality. 
• Creative and skill in examining and re-engineering operations and
  procedures, formulating policy, developing and implementing new or
  improved strategies and initiatives. 
• Ability to prepare end-to-end tender documentations, requests for
  quotes, and proposals in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Detail oriented with analytical mind and good with financial/business
  analysis techniques.
• Highly motivated with good business instincts, active participation,
  possesses dynamic mindset and a go-getter. 
• Have high integrity, accountability and have a strong passion towards
  nation building. 
• People person and have mastery over good networking that enable
  to work effectively and collaborate simultaneously across internal
  (especially with procurement team and project team) and external
  stakeholders. 
• Excellent written and oral communications skills and also financial or
  data analysis skills.