Regional General Manager

1. Human Resources Leadership

• Oversee the strategic direction of the HR function, encompassing talent acquisition, employee retention, performance management, and organizational development.
• Ensure company policies and employee relations strictly align with the Malaysian Employment Act 1955 and relevant industrial relations frameworks.
• Champion capability building, training master plans, and leadership development initiatives to foster a high-performance workforce.
• Guide compensation and benefits strategies to maintain market competitiveness while managing operational budgets.

2. Procurement Management

• Direct end-to-end procurement strategies, vendor management, and contract negotiations to secure optimal commercial terms, pricing, and quality standards.
• Establish robust procurement workflows, tender processes, and supplier evaluation matrices to drive cost efficiencies and minimize supply chain disruptions.
• Ensure all purchasing and vendor management practices comply with local statutory requirements, internal anti-bribery and corruption (ABC) policies, and corporate governance standards.

3. Legal & Compliance Oversight

• Oversee legal operations and act as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders and external legal counsel.
• Review, draft, and negotiate critical commercial contracts, vendor agreements, and strategic partnership deals to safeguard company interests.
• Monitor regulatory compliance across corporate law, data protection (such as the Personal Data Protection Act - PDPA), and industry-specific legislation in Malaysia.
• Proactively identify legal and operational risks, providing strategic mitigation advice to senior management.

4. Cross-Functional Integration & Governance

• Drive collaboration between HR, Procurement, and Legal to streamline internal operations—such as aligning employment contracts with labor laws, onboarding third-party vendors securely, and maintaining company-wide compliance audits.
• Lead cross-departmental projects, change management initiatives, and corporate governance enhancements.
• Manage departmental budgets, resource allocation, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for direct reports.