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Head, Procurement, Group Procurement
Date Posted : 22 October 2025
Job Post Duration : 30 November 2025
As the Head of Procurement, you will be the strategic leader responsible for elevating the function’s impact across the Group.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership & Digital Modernization
Spearhead Digital Transformation : Lead the digital modernization of procurement infrastructure, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance agility, transparency, and efficiency.
Drive Policy and Agility : Develop, review, and enhance procurement policies and guidelines, aligning them with evolving business needs and promoting best-in-class operational agility.Lead Strategic Initiatives : Identify and execute high-impact strategies—such as category management and supplier consolidation—to achieve sustainable cost reduction and operational excellence.Performance, Governance, and Value CreationEnsure Ethical Compliance : Champion a culture of integrity by ensuring strict adherence to ethical standards, policies, and procedures across all procurement activities.
Manage Strategic Vendors : Systematically conduct vendor performance assessments against defined measures (including ESG alignment and innovation contribution) to drive continuous improvement and foster strategic partnerships.Execute Annual Plan : Develop and execute the annual procurement plan, proactively managing risks and ensuring the timely, cost-effective delivery of goods and services supporting MCB Group’s objectives.Cultivate Stakeholder Trust : Manage and strengthen relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring procurement strategies are fully aligned with business objectives to drive synergy and long-term success.Education & Professional QualificationEducation : A Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Quantity Survey, Construction Project Management, Contract Management, or a related discipline.
Certifications (Advantageous) : Certification from the International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute or an equivalent body.System Knowledge : Proven expertise and / or completion of training in major procurement systems (e.g., SAP PM / MM module, Ivalua, or other high-level ERP platforms).Exposure & ExperienceMinimum Experience : Minimum 15 years of hands‑on, progressive leadership experience in Procurement, Material Management, or Supply Chain.
Industry Preference : Experience gained within the Power / Utility, Oil & Gas, or Engineering industries is highly valued.Project Scale : Demonstrated success in managing procurement for large‑scale capital projects (e.g., valued at >RM 100 million), involving complex coordination with international and local parties.
Core CompetenciesThe successful candidate will possess Expert / Mastery proficiency in the following areas :
Leadership : Strategic Vision, Ethical Leadership, Talent Development, Stakeholder Influence.Functional : Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Contract & Negotiation Mastery, Digital Procurement Technology, and ESG / Risk Management.Core : Results Orientation, Financial & Commercial Acumen, Cross‑Functional Collaboration, and Change Management.Recruitment Journey
Application process : Applicants will submit their resume and cover letter via our online portal.
Selection process : Shortlisted candidates will undergo interviews and assessments.
Successful hire : Upon offer, the new Head of Procurement will report to the Chief Procurement Officer.
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