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We thrive in inclusiveness, diversity and embrace close collaborations for you to create impact for yourself and others.
Together, we aim to bring the best of technology to help people, businesses and the nation to be ahead in a changing world.
To realise our vision to become Malaysia's leading converged solutions company, we are looking for a new talent to innovate and grow with us in a culture that values commitment, performance and possibilities.

Why does this job exist and why is it critical

This role is pivotal in developing and executing contract and vendor management strategies. It focuses on optimising commercial outcomes, ensuring compliance (SLA, KPI, regulatory), managing risks, and fostering strong vendor and internal stakeholder relationships to support Maxis objectives in a dynamic technological environment.

Manage post-contract governance, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, SLAs, KPIs, regulatory requirements, and company policies
Oversee vendor performance management, conduct regular reviews, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate contractual, commercial, and operational risks, including claims and dispute management
Provide contractual and commercial advisory support to internal stakeholders and ensure alignment with business objectives
Drive adoption of best practices, processes, by leveraging technology and innovative approaches to enhance contract and vendor management effectiveness
Maintain contract records, reporting, and governance documentation to support informed decision-making and stakeholder engagement

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field
Professional certifications (e.g., World Commerce & Contracting (WCC), CCM, CPCM, CPSM, PMP, PMI etc.) are often preferred
Minimum 8 years of experience in contract management, procurement, or a related role, with a significant focus on network or telecommunications contracts
Solid understanding of network technologies, services, and infrastructure (e.g., Radio, Core, Transport, OSS, Enterprise services) is highly desirable
Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, risk management, and analytical skills
Proven track record of successful contract negotiation and vendor relationship management
Strong understanding of contract law principles and procurement best practices
Excellent negotiation, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills
Ability to analyse complex contractual documents and identify key risks and opportunities
Proficiency in network contract management hardware, software and Services
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team

What's next

Once you've applied online, our team will carefully review your application. Due to a high volume of applications, we appreciate your patience to allow for a fair and timely review process.
Should you be shortlisted for the role, we will send you an invitation via email for a digital interview. You can also check on your application status by logging into your candidate account.

Maxis values diverse voices & people. We hire and reward our employees based on capability & performance — regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, education, religion, nationality or physical ability.

Contract Strategy & Management Senior Specialist