Project Procurement Manager

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

We are seeking a Project Procurement Manager to oversee procurement activities for complex projects, ensuring cost-effective purchasing, timely delivery, and compliance with quality and engineering standards. This is a key role for an experienced procurement professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, working across supplier management, risk mitigation, and strategic sourcing.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement Strategy & Execution

• Develop and implement project procurement plans, ensuring efficiency, cost savings, and adherence to best practices.

• Oversee all procurement functions, setting performance criteria and tracking key metrics.

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, enforcing ethical supplier relationships.

• Identify procurement risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimise project impact.

Supplier Management & Negotiation

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, assessing performance and developing new sourcing opportunities.

• Conduct supplier qualification processes, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and best practices.

• Lead contract negotiations, reviewing commercial terms with relevant internal teams and securing optimal agreements.

• Manage bid processes, authorise purchase orders, and oversee contract execution.

Stakeholder & Client Engagement

• Maintain proactive communication with clients and project teams, ensuring procurement objectives align with overall project goals.

• Provide regular updates on procurement progress, challenges, and opportunities for cost savings.

• Translate client feedback into actionable improvements in procurement processes.

About You:

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

• Proven experience in supplier qualification and procurement management for large-scale projects.

• In-depth knowledge of procurement regulations, industry standards, and compliance requirements.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high level of attention to detail.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in procurement software such as SAP, Documentum, SharePoint, and Power BI.

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Strong understanding of procurement data management and compliance requirements.

Leadership & Competencies

• Strategic vision, with the ability to align procurement processes with broader business objectives.

• Strong team leadership, fostering collaboration across departments.

• Decision-making expertise, with the ability to balance risks and opportunities.

• Adaptability to evolving industry trends and compliance requirements.

• Ethical leadership, maintaining transparency and integrity in all procurement activities.

• Innovative thinker, continuously seeking improvements in procurement methods and processes.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced environment, managing procurement for high-profile projects. If you have the expertise and drive to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more.