
Head of Procurement
- Petaling Jaya, Selangor
- Tetap
- Sepenuh masa
- Develop and lead sourcing strategies across direct and indirect categories by managing supplier performance, negotiating contracts, and driving continuous improvement.
- Act as the key link between local and global procurement teams to align strategies, participate in global forums, and drive cross-country sourcing synergies.
- Forecast and plan raw material needs in collaboration with supply chain to ensure inventory levels support production while minimizing working capital.
- Ensure all procured goods meet internal quality, safety, and regulatory standards through close coordination with QA, Brewing, and Regulatory teams, including audit oversight.
- Embed safety, sustainability, and risk mitigation into sourcing processes while managing supplier risks and supporting business continuity plans.
- Ensure transparent procurement operations that comply with audit standards and internal controls, with robust documentation and risk mitigation practices.
- Manage procurement budgets and performance metrics while identifying opportunities for cost savings and value creation through strategic sourcing.
- Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team while fostering strong collaboration with functions like Production, Finance, R&D, and Marketing.
- Drive system optimization, data accuracy, and digital transformation to enhance procurement efficiency and reporting capabilities.
- Set clear team objectives, develop personal growth plans, address capability gaps, and drive continuous learning and succession planning.
- Oversee procurement-related financial reporting, supplier performance tracking, and master data accuracy while escalating issues as needed.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Commerce, or a technical field
- Professional procurement certification is an advantage
- Solid experience in Purchasing/Procurement, ideally within the beverage or FMCG industry
- Proven line management experience with strong people development capabilities
- Excellent communication and networking skills
- Experience in multi-cultural, multi-national, and multi-lingual environments
- Strong relationship management skills with a proactive approach to continuous improvement and problem-solving
- 8-10 years of relevant procurement experience