Procurement Manager

Procurement Planning & StrategyDevelop and implement annual and project-specific procurement plans aligned with company budgets and project timelines.Partner with Project, QS, Engineering, and Facility Management teams to forecast material and service needs.Establish procurement strategies for cost optimization, standardization, and supply chain efficiency.Maintain an updated procurement policy and ensure adherence to ISO and company SOPs.Sourcing & Vendor ManagementIdentify, evaluate, and register qualified suppliers, subcontractors, and service providers.Maintain and update a dynamic Approved Vendor List (AVL2.0) based on performance, reliability, compliance and ESG scoring.Conduct regular supplier audits and performance reviews, enforce corrective actions within 14 days.Build strong, ethical, and mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers.Forge strategic alliances and framework agreements for 60% of recurring spend, locking 3-year pricing with gain-share clauses.Cultivate ethical, transparent relationships; achieve 30% local SME participation per CIDB guidelines.Tendering & Contract AdministrationAssist the tender process — RFQ/EFP, technical-commercial evaluation,negotiation and award recommendation.Ensure tender processes comply with company governance/code of conduct, industry best practices, CIDB, MOF standards and anti-bribery protocols.Review and negotiate bullet-proof contract terms (Liquidated damages clauses, force majeure, ESG KPIs, etc) to protect company interests.Collaborate with QS and Legal teams for contract drafting and variation management.Manage supplier and contractor performance against contractual terms, SLAs, and KPIs.Purchasing & Cost ControlApprove and issue Purchase Orders (POs) in line with company's delegation of authority and budget limits.Ensure all procurements meet technical specifications, quality requirements, and delivery schedules.Track real-time procurement costs vs Budget and ensure all purchases are within approved project budgets and flag variances >2% to CFO andProject Controllers.Monitor price trends and identify cost-saving opportunities through bulk purchase,standardization, or re-sourcing.Work closely with Finance for invoice verification, working capital optimization via negotiating payment terms with suppliers.RequirementsEducation:Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Quantity Surverying or related discipline, Master's or CIPS/MCIPS is added advantage.Qualities:Deep expertise in Malaysian procurement governance, contract law (PAM, IEM, JKR, CIDB, and FIDIC), negotiation mastery, and risk mitigation techniques.Hands-on experience with develop and execute eProcurement platforms, spend analytics (Power BI), and predictive sourcing models.Exceptional communication skills and stakeholder influence. Able to navigate C-suite, site engineers, and supplier CEOs with equal finesse.Strong planning with agile execution, data-driven continuous improvement and digital transformation leadership.Uncompromising ethical standards, commercial acumen, and discretion in handling confidential tenders and pricing data.Experience:Minimum 5 years of progressive procurement leadership in construction, EPC, infrastructure, or facility management, contract management, or supply chain operations; multi-site/project exposure mandatoryCore Computer Competencies:SQL/query skills and RPA automation experience will be added advantage.BenefitsCompetitive salary above market rates with an annual performance-based bonusOther benefits will be disclosed during the interview process.