Senior Procurement Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing: Develop and deploy comprehensive procurement strategies for capital projects, raw materials, and specialized electrical/instrumentation equipment.
• Vendor Management: Build and maintain robust relationships with international and local suppliers, negotiating high-value contracts, pricing structures, and favorable commercial terms.
• Cost Optimization: Analyze market trends and spending patterns to identify cost-saving initiatives, waste reduction, and process improvements without compromising quality.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure all procurement operations comply with company policies, local/international trade laws, and industry regulatory standards (such as Petronas and local authority requirements).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Sales, Engineering, Project Management, and Finance teams to align purchasing schedules with active client contract deliverables.
• Team Leadership: Mentor, guide, and oversee the procurement and purchasing team to drive high performance and operational agility.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 10-12 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain management, preferably within the oil & gas, manufacturing, or industrial engineering sectors.
• Experience in handling large scale project purchasing planning would be added advantages
• The candidate must possess the good working experience in expediting delivery of goods to meeting project timeline.
• Skills & Competencies:
• Exceptional contract negotiation, networking, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong analytical capabilities with proficiency in data analysis and procurement software/ERP systems.
• In-depth understanding of global supply chain dynamics and technical procurement for engineered products.
• Attributes: High personal initiative, agility, and an entrepreneurial mindset aligned with company values.