Manager, Procurement - Indirect Category (Bangsar South Based)

Sika
Kuala Lumpur
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Procurement & SourcingExperience: 8-10 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Negotiation","Stakeholder management","Problem-solving"]

Develop and execute sourcing and category strategies for indirect goods and services to support business continuity, cost optimization, supplier performance, risk management, and procurement compliance. Lead local sourcing activities, run RFP/RFQ processes, manage supplier and contract performance, and ensure governance under company procurement policies. Optimize processes via standardization, automation, and technology adoption while partnering with stakeholders and developing the indirect procurement team.

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Manager, Procurement - Indirect Category (Bangsar South Based)

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Job Summary

Develop and execute sourcing and category strategies for indirect goods and services to support business continuity, cost optimization, supplier performance, risk management, and procurement compliance. Lead local sourcing activities, run RFP/RFQ processes, manage supplier and contract performance, and ensure governance under company procurement policies. Optimize processes via standardization, automation, and technology adoption while partnering with stakeholders and developing the indirect procurement team.
Location: Kuala Lumpur
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time · Permanent
Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and implement sourcing and category strategies for indirect goods and services aligned with local, regional, and corporate procurement objectives.
  • •Conduct market research, supplier benchmarking, and spend/cost analysis to identify sourcing opportunities and improvement benchmarks.
  • •Lead sourcing projects and manage RFP and RFQ processes.
  • •Lead commercial negotiations, establish supply contracts, and monitor supplier performance for service, quality, cost, compliance, and contractual expectations.
  • •Ensure procurement governance and risk mitigation, drive cost-saving and process improvement initiatives, and lead/coached the Indirect Procurement Executives.
Travel: Medium travel

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • •Minimum 8–10 years of experience in indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, supply chain, or related procurement functions.
  • •Proven experience leading sourcing projects, supplier negotiations, contract management, cost-optimization initiatives, and supplier performance management across indirect categories.
  • •Strong commercial, analytical, organizational, and project-management capabilities to interpret spend data and make data-driven decisions.
  • •Proficiency in ERP and procurement systems; knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX, SAP, or equivalent platforms is preferred.
Experience:8-10 yearsIndirect procurementStrategic sourcingCategory managementSupply chainProcurement complianceSupplier performanceContract management
Education:Bachelor's in business administration, supply chain management, procurement, finance, engineering, or related discipline
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationNegotiationStakeholder managementProblem-solving
Languages:EnglishBahasa MalaysiaMandarin
Tech Stack:ERPMicrosoft Dynamics AXSAP

Company Brief

Sika
Global specialty chemicals company supplying systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing and protecting in the construction and industrial sectors. Offers adhesives, sealants, concrete admixtures, and roofing systems worldwide.
Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Baar, Switzerland
Founded: 1910
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