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Category Procurement Manager – Marketing & Business Services

Category Procurement Manager – Marketing & Business Services

Asahi Holdings Southeast Asia Sdn BhdKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
6 days ago
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Category Procurement Manager – Marketing & Business Services

We are looking for a passionate and results‑oriented Category Procurement Manager to lead sourcing and category management for Marketing & Business Services across multiple Southeast Asian markets. This role covers a diverse range of categories, including media, creative and digital agencies, event management, market research, professional services, facilities management, HR services, and other business support services.

You will be responsible for developing and executing regional category strategies, managing supplier negotiations, overseeing contracts, and identifying opportunities for cost optimisation and value creation without compromising quality or service delivery. You will collaborate closely with local market teams, as well as regional and global procurement and business stakeholders, to ensure effective implementation of sourcing strategies, policy compliance, and supplier performance management.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in marketing and business services procurement, strong commercial and negotiation skills, and the ability to work across multiple markets and stakeholder groups in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment. If you excel at building trusted supplier and stakeholder relationships, driving strategic procurement initiatives, and delivering measurable business impact, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities

  • Implement procurement purpose, vision, strategies, and governance
  • Lead and develop the category team (where applicable)
  • Promote a “one team” spirit and share best practices across functions
  • Ensure compliance with governance, policies, processes, and legislation
  • Safeguard company assets through effective controls
  • Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships (performance, innovation, quality assurance)
  • Develop and execute category strategies and sourcing plans to achieve objectives and KPIs
  • Manage category budgets, track value drivers, and monitor performance
  • Assess and mitigate risks such as price volatility, supplier stability, and service availability
  • Strengthen stakeholder relationships across procurement activities
  • Contribute to operational excellence and continuous improvement

Qualification Criteria

  • University degree in Business or related field (Master’s preferred)
  • Proficiency in English
  • Minimum 7 years of professional experience, with at least 4 years in Marketing & Business Services Procurement
  • International experience in a multinational environment
  • Strong organisational, project management, and financial analysis skills
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Office
  • Interested candidates are invited to apply through LinkedIn or send their updated resumes to . Thank you.

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