Manager, Governance, Compliance and Tender Secretariat

About Us

SD Guthrie Berhad (SD Guthrie) is one of the world's leading producers of Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO), representing approximately 12% of the global market share (as of 31 December 2022). With over 84,000 employees across 12 countries, we pride ourselves on innovation, sustainability, and excellence. Our operations span the entire palm oil value chain, and we are expanding into new business verticals such as green industrial parks and renewable energy. We offer enriching career opportunities supported by cutting-edge technology and a commitment to sustainability. We are the world's first palm oil company to have our net-zero GHG emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Join us today, as we continue to Unlock Nature's Superpowers.

Your Mission

Policy, Governance & Compliance

• Develop, review, and update procurement policies and procedures to align with organizational objectives, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Establish and review governance structures to ensure accountability and decision-making consistency in procurement activities.
• Provide policy interpretation and guidance to business units, ensuring understanding and compliance.
• Benchmark policies against industry standards to drive continuous improvement.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate procurement risks, ensuring transparency and fairness.

Tender Management

• Establish and manage the Group level Tender Secretariat as custodian of all tender processes.
• Ensure tender invitations, submissions, evaluations, clarifications, and awards are conducted in a transparent, auditable, and timely manner.
• Safeguard integrity of tender documents (including tender box/email platform) and enforce strict confidentiality protocols.
• Provide secretariat support to Group Tender Committee, including scheduling, documentation, and compliance monitoring.
• Maintain accurate tender records and reports for audit trail and performance tracking.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as advisor to senior management and project teams on procurement governance and compliance issues.
• Build awareness and conduct training on procurement policies, ethical standards, and compliance obligations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure end-to-end compliance.

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain proper records of the tender process.
• Prepare reports for audit, management review, or board/governance committees.
• Review and draft the BTC's Chairman's Report and the BTC activities for disclosure in the Annual Report.

Leadership & People Management

• Lead and manage the Procurement Governance & Tender Secretariat team, setting clear goals and KPIs.
• Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Develop team capabilities through coaching, mentoring, and training.

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Law, or equivalent.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, IIPMM, or equivalent) are advantageous.
• Minimum 10–15 years experience in procurement/supply chain, with at least 5 years in governance, compliance, or policy leadership.
• Strong knowledge of procurement regulations, contract law, and governance frameworks.
• Proven experience in managing tender processes and secretariat functions.
• Demonstrated leadership, stakeholder management, and change-management skills.

Why Join Us

• Flexible Benefits Coverage
• Hybrid Workplace
• Learning on Demand
• Employee Wellness Programme
• Employee Engagement Activities
• Fully Subsidised Sports Clubs
• Education Assistance (terms & conditions apply)
• Free Parking
• Free Shuttle Service from nearest LRT
• and many more...

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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