Sika

Manager, Procurement - Indirect Category (Bangsar South Based)

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · On-site · Full-time

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EmployerSika
LocationKuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Work styleOn-site
Employment typeFull-time
Employer posted10 days ago

Overall Responsibilities

The Indirect Category Manager develops and executes sourcing and category strategies for indirect goods and services to support business continuity, cost optimization, supplier performance, risk management, and procurement compliance.

The role leads local sourcing activities, manages supplier and stakeholder relationships, develops the procurement team, and collaborates with local, regional, and corporate procurement functions to deliver sustainable value and operational efficiency.

Strategic Sourcing and Category Management

Develop and implement sourcing and category strategies for indirect goods and services in alignment with local, regional, and corporate procurement objectives.
Conduct market research, supplier benchmarking, spend analysis, and cost analysis to identify sourcing opportunities, establish improvement benchmarks, and support informed procurement decisions.
Lead sourcing projects and manage Request for Proposal and Request for Quotation processes.

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Supplier and Contract Management

Build and maintain effective supplier and service-provider relationships.
Lead commercial negotiations, establish supply contracts and agreements, and monitor supplier performance against agreed service, quality, cost, compliance, and contractual expectations.
Address performance issues and implement corrective actions when required.

Procurement Governance and Risk Management

Ensure procurement activities comply with the local Procurement Manual, applicable company policies, approval requirements, budgets, contractual obligations, ethical standards, and legal requirements.
Identify, assess, and mitigate procurement and supply risks associated with indirect categories.

Cost Optimization and Process Improvement

Identify and implement sustainable cost-saving and value-creation initiatives.
Improve procurement processes through standardization, automation, technology adoption, and other practical efficiency measures while maintaining service continuity and business requirements.

Stakeholder and Team Management

Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business needs, provide procurement guidance, and coordinate timely sourcing support.
Collaborate with local, regional, and corporate procurement teams on strategic initiatives.
Lead, coach, and develop the Indirect Procurement Executives.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, Engineering, or related discipline.
An MBA or relevant professional procurement certification is an added advantage.

Experience Requirement

Minimum 8-10 years of experience in indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, supply chain, or a related procurement function.
Demonstrated experience leading sourcing projects, supplier negotiations, contract management, cost-optimization initiatives, and supplier performance management across multiple indirect spending categories is required.
Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders in a local, regional, or multinational environment is preferred.

General Requirement

Strong commercial, analytical, organizational, and project-management capabilities, with the ability to interpret spend data and make data-driven decisions.
Proficient in ERP and procurement-related systems; knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX, SAP, or equivalent platforms is preferred.
Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, stakeholder-management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and organizational levels.
Strategic, organized, self-directed, and able to work independently and collaboratively.
Demonstrates high integrity and is willing and able to travel when required.
Proficient in spoken and written English and Bahasa Malaysia. Proficiency in Mandarin is an added advantage.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

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