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Regional Procurement Director - Manufacturing

Regional Procurement Director - Manufacturing

SM2 ConsultingKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2 days ago
Job description

Regional Procurement Director - Manufacturing

On behalf of our client, we are seeking an accomplished Regional Procurement Director to lead strategic procurement transformation for an industrial MNC. This role will play a pivotal part in shaping procurement strategy, driving digital modernization, and delivering sustainable value across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Sourcing : Oversee centralized procurement for both direct and indirect categories - managing supplier selection, negotiation, contract governance, and performance optimization.
  • Supply Chain Leadership : Lead end-to-end supply chain operations across multiple warehouse facilities — ensuring operational alignment, efficiency, and compliance.
  • Value Creation : Drive category management strategies to identify and realize cost-saving and value-creation opportunities that enhance business performance.
  • Governance & Policy : Act as custodian of procurement policies and procedures, ensuring continuous improvement, compliance, and alignment with best practices.
  • Market Intelligence : Build market and supplier intelligence to anticipate shifts, mitigate risk, and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
  • Performance Management : Define and monitor procurement KPIs to measure cost efficiency, service quality, and stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Procurement Transformation : Lead the design and rollout of a next-generation e-procurement platform.
  • Digital Modernization : Champion automation and digital integration across logistics and warehouse operations, implementing systems to improve accuracy, fulfillment, and cost efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field
  • Minimum 8 years of procurement leadership experience, ideally within large, complex organizations.
  • Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, tendering, and contract management and familiarity with SAP systems.
  • Exceptional negotiation, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.
  • Demonstrated success in driving digital transformation and procurement modernization initiatives.
  • Seniority level

  • Director
  • Employment type

  • Full-time
  • Job function

  • Purchasing
  • Manufacturing and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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