Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Job Purpose

Managing the end-to-end procurement of project, Capital Expense (CAPEX) and service items from sourcing, evaluating, comparing, analyzing, negotiating, contracting, ordering, monitoring for timely delivery until full completion or closure of PO including dispute resolution of quality, commercial terms and after-sales support, consistently target at standardization, cost containment, cost savings and improving staff competencies to ensure Quality and Patient's Health & Safety meeting the best interest and smooth business operations of Sunway Healthcare Group of Companies.

Job Responsibilities

A)    Sourcing, Negotiation, Proposing & Contracting

• To sourcing for potential vendors, RFQ/RFP/RFT, tabulating the prices, terms and benchmarking with historical purchases, negotiating, contract reviewing, preparing the paper of award recommendation and presentation slides which supported with complete & accurate documents and information, to obtain approval and comply to the Statutory & Regulatory Requirements, Company's Limit of Authority (LoA) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Build up alternative sources (different vendors, alternative brands or equivalent products) to ensure a continual supply of good-quality products and services for cost containment, cost saving, and smooth business operations.
• Work closely with Procurement colleagues from other Sunway Companies for consolidated purchases to achieve the best pricing, terms & conditions, and good after-sales support from the Group Contracted Vendors.

B)    Managing the Purchase Requisition (PR) and Purchase Order (PO)

• To regularly monitor and ensure the processing of PR to PO and release to vendors within the set turnaround time.
• To regularly monitor the outstanding PO for timely delivery, including completion or closure of PO transactions in the Procurement System.
• Dispute Resolution: to facilitate the resolution of disputes or discrepancies between the internal stakeholders and the external vendor.

C)    Reports and Analysis

• To regularly prepare & analyse the operational reports, management reports for effectiveness and efficiency, discuss with cross-functional stakeholders on issues/constraints/obstacles, to suggest and execute improvement actions towards more efficient methods, cost savings and standardisation.

D)    Annual Vendor Performance Evaluation Exercise

• To lead the yearly evaluation exercise on vendor supplying performance, review the analysis result, to coordinate between the end user department and under-performed vendor on the effectiveness of the improvement plan.

E)    Maintenance of Procurement Manual, Procedures, Lists and Forms

• To regularly review, discuss with internal stakeholders, revise and seek approval, to implement and monitor for effectiveness and efficiency.

Job Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related discipline is required for this position.
• At least 8 years in sourcing or procurement functions, preferably gained from the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector, with 3 years in a managerial role.
• Excellent leadership, people management capabilities, and is capable of building an effective relationship with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Strong track record in vendor management, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance.
• Highly responsible with integrity, responsive, aggressive, proactive, and self-initiative.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills in both spoken and written English and Bahasa Melayu.
• Advance knowledge in MS Applications, data compilation, and tabulation.