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Permanent Roles

Malaysian National Procurement Manager

This role is a key strategic position that will support our client's Global Supply Chain Strategy. Working under the guidance of the Asia Supply Chain manager, the incumbent will work closely with the China Sourcing office, implement strategies for the Global Supply Chain Council, as well as be a key member of the client Company Supply Chain Team.

To implement, manage and provide leadership to the sourcing and procurement of commodities that include raw materials, chemicals, metals and parts. In addition the role will be responsible for sourcing and procurement from Malaysia and surrounding countries of selected commodities.

Strategic Requirements

The incumbent will pro-actively seek suitably qualified, high quality suppliers for both Malaysian and Global requirements, undertake supplier inspections, Request for Proposal (RFP) processes in collaboration with other Company National and Global managers, contribute to supplier evaluation and selection, and also contribute as a key member of the team, to negotiations and supplier contracting.

Following successful selection and contracting, the incumbent will continue to manage the Commodity and the supplier using agreed commodity management processes and supplier management processes.

Operational Requirements

At the operational level the incumbent will develop and implement systems and processes to meet national and regions service requirements while actively seeking to improve delivery on time, product quality and reduce purchase process costs. This incorporates both product and information flow and includes the ordering process, monitoring of orders, liaison with Manufacturing and external suppliers and order processing.

In addition the incumbent will be responsible for using the ERP system and ensuring all information provided into the system is accurate.

Key Responsibilities

To prepare and implement commodity plans commodities, the plans focussed on sustainable cost reductions, improved supplier management and supplier service, higher quality products and supplier innovation
The identification and selection of strategic suppliers that will provide products and services in the long term
Develop, implement and manage Supplier Relationship programmes for strategic suppliers
Operate as a key member of the Commodity Council supporting the Asia Supply Chain Manager
Actively seek for supply chain improvements and cost reductions for sourced raw materials on a local and Global basis
Contribute as a member of sourcing teams to the RFP processes, evaluation, selection and negotiation with strategic suppliers.

Operational

Identify multiple suppliers for key purchases and critical materials
Responsible for timely delivery of purchases, follow up and progress chasing of orders
Develop, implement and monitor Key performance Indicators (KPI) for the Purchasing Department
Responsible for incoming materials inspection
Set and monitor supplier SLAs for tactical/operational level commodities
Continuously improve work processes, procedures and processes in Purchasing
Continuously strive for improvement in lead times, minimum order size, reduction of purchase costs and improvement in product quality from suppliers
Responsibility for key ERP applications
Responsible and accountable for the procurement of MRP items
Responsible to support the procurement of NPS items
Security profile Purchasing Manager

Knowledge/ Experience/ Skills required

University qualifications in procurement and/or supply chain management preferred
Minimum 5 - 7 years working in similar positions with strategic procurement and sourcing experience as well as operational purchasing
Exceptional understanding and knowledge of best practice procurement processes and procedures
Substantial experience in locating, evaluating and selecting strategic as well as tactical suppliers
Substantial experience in strategic and tactical supplier management processes
Have a wide peer network of procurement and other business contacts
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to effectively delegate so the incumbent focuses on those activities that bring most value
Project management experience in commodity management and strategic sourcing activities - ability to participate in time critical projects with cross functional teams
Strong developed leadership and influencing skills
Exceptional understanding and experience in managing purchasing, forecasting and demand management IT solutions preferably JDE, I2 or Mercia Links
Ability to complete analytical tasks, relying on exceptional skills in Microsoft Excel
Ability to speak an additional language (Mandarin preferred) is an advantage