Job Description

Our client, a manufacturing company, is looking for a Regional Procurement Manager. 

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage regional procurement activities across direct, indirect, and project-related spend categories.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to improve cost efficiency, supply continuity, and operational effectiveness.
• Ensure procurement processes comply with company policies, governance standards, and statutory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in procurement procedures, sourcing practices, and vendor management.
• Manage supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and supplier performance evaluations.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to support business objectives and procurement initiatives.
• Support budgeting, cost control, and procurement reporting activities.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain and procurement-related risks.
• Lead or participate in regional and cross-functional projects as assigned.
• Monitor market trends, sourcing opportunities, and procurement best practices to enhance overall procurement performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Business, or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management within manufacturing, engineering, or project-based environments.
• Experience handling regional or international sourcing activities is an advantage.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and contract management skills.
• Good analytical, commercial, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience in procurement systems, sourcing platforms, and procurement process improvement.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and drive initiatives with minimal supervision.
• Good understanding of risk management, cost optimization, and procurement best practices.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and spoken.

For more information or confidential consultation, please do not hesitate to contact Athirah at athirah@bell-ward.com

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