Manager, Non IT Procurement

Overview

The Non-IT Category Manager will provide procurement leadership, expertise, and end-to-end support to business stakeholders across Head Office, Service Entities, and business units throughout Asia and Africa. Based in Kuala Lumpur (KL), Malaysia , this role focuses on Non-IT spend categories —particularly Advertising & Marketing, Corporate Affairs, and Travel & Events . The position partners with business stakeholders to lead strategic sourcing, category management, vendor management, negotiations, and contract management , and aims to maximize value, optimize spend, and mitigate risks across approximately USD 450 million in annual Non-IT expenditure (out of the Group’s total procurement spend of around USD 1 billion ). The Category Manager will drive best practices in vendor governance, performance monitoring, and third-party risk management , especially with the Group’s strategic partners.

Reporting to the Non-IT Category Director, Group Procurement and the Head of Group Procurement , the role requires strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills with internal business leaders and external vendors aligned to strategic objectives.

Key Accountabilities and Performance Measures

Stakeholder & Vendor Relationship Management

• Develop, maintain, and influence relationships with business stakeholders and vendors across Head Office and business units to position the Group Procurement function as a trusted business partner.

Spend Optimization & Risk Mitigation

Contract Management

Policy Compliance

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and attributes :

Stakeholder Management

Communication & Influence

Passion for Procurement

Analytical & Strategic Thinking

Teamwork & Initiative

Procurement Expertise

Category Experience

Multinational Experience

Project Management

Procure-to-Pay Knowledge

Technical Skills

Seniority level

Employment type

Job function

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