Candidates who applied must be able to consider relocation to Kuala Lumpur
On behalf of our client, we are seeking an accomplished Regional Procurement Director to lead strategic procurement transformation for a industrial MNC. This role will play a pivotal part in shaping procurement strategy, driving digital modernization, and delivering sustainable value across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Sourcing: Oversee centralized procurement for both direct and indirect categories -managing supplier selection, negotiation, contract governance, and performance optimization.
- Supply Chain Leadership: Lead end-to-end supply chain operations across multiple warehouse facilities ensuring operational alignment, efficiency, and compliance.
- Value Creation: Drive category management strategies to identify and realize cost-saving and value-creation opportunities that enhance business performance.
- Governance & Policy: Act as custodian of procurement policies and procedures, ensuring continuous improvement, compliance, and alignment with best practices.
- Market Intelligence: Build market and supplier intelligence to anticipate shifts, mitigate risk, and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Performance Management: Define and monitor procurement KPIs to measure cost efficiency, service quality, and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Procurement Transformation: Lead the design and rollout of a next-generation e-procurement platform.
- Digital Modernization: Champion automation and digital integration across logistics and warehouse operations, implementing systems to improve accuracy, fulfillment, and cost efficiency.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum 8 years of procurement leadership experience, ideally within large, complex organizations.
- Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, tendering, and contract management and familiarity with SAP systems.
- Exceptional negotiation, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated success in driving digital transformation and procurement modernization initiatives.
