Procurement Manager

Job Description : PROCUREMENT MANAGER MALAYSIA FOR INDIRECT MATERIALS An excellent Procurement Manager - Indirect Materials job, focusing on raw and packaging materials, has just become available at one of the well-known pharmaceutical companies. In this role, you will be accountable for strategic procurement, direct sourcing of raw materials and be involved in contract manufacturing supplier management. About the Procurement Manager - Indirect Materials Role : Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain based in the plant, you will lead the preparation and solicitation of competitive bids, quotations and proposals for raw material, packaging materials (rigid/flexible), professional services including contract manufacturing compliance. This role would also work very closely with teams in QA, QC, PPIC, finance and relevant stakeholders within the business Key Responsibilities: · Evaluating competitive offerings balancing between price, quality and service for respective categories · Assessing supplier product and pricing information, including negotiations for price competitiveness, preparing, and issuing contracts for review and approval · Managing and controlling costs by working cross-functionally internally and with supply partners to proactively address potential cost increases through supply agreements, cost/efficiency improvement projects and other initiatives · Evaluating optimal strategies for inventory and cost management, including MOQ, restock levels and just-in-time supply as appropriate. Lead the cost and/or process improvement projects for selected materials, working with cross-functional internal team(s) and the supply partners to identify and quantify the potential benefits, obtain approvals and follow the approved projects through to successful implementation · Understanding relevant GMP regulations and quality standards/specifications of the company’s products and translate these in practical ways in evaluation of potential suppliers · Collaborating with internal stakeholders to lead the capability, capacity and cost evaluation of materials for new product development in a timely manner · Managing supplier database, material costing, specifications, and prices · Contributing to sourcing excellence functional development efforts such as process improvement and capabilities development · Establishing and maintaining a routine monitoring and feedback system to monitor supplier performance together with preparing assessment reports of total purchases and vendor performance to enable proper evaluation and monitoring of cost, quality and service · Leading business relationships and establish trust and partnerships with assigned suppliers and vendors, including contract manufacturers, contract packagers and strategic material providers · Developing and maintaining a supplier management methodology, supplier performance metrics and if necessary, conducting supplier visits to evaluate capability, capacity and alignment · Championing process improvements, recommending new ways of working to improve processes and embed new systems in the function as appropriate, including review of current department SOPs as appropriate · Participating and/or leading short- and long-term initiatives that deliver positive impacts on the organisation, including training, mentoring and coaching direct reports · Identifying risks in current procurement processes and procedures; escalating business risks to proper level of management and initiate actions where appropriate to mitigate these risks To succeed in this Procurement Manager - Indirect Materials role, you will bring along robust experience in strategic procurement and sourcing within pharmaceutical practices, proven team management, strong supplier management, contract manufacturing exposure, process improvement outputs and capable of managing stakeholders at all levels Key Requirements: · Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, engineering or equivalent · At least 8 years’ related work experience in supplier management, procurement, supply planning, plant operations, or ideally a combination of two or more of these areas · Work experience in a pharmaceutical, healthcare or FMCG manufacturer or distributor more than three years in a managerial position is desirable · Familiar with cGMP/GMP guidelines · Demonstrated ability to provide thought leadership to suppliers and actively shape supplier’s overall strategy while understanding business goals · Experience in contract manufacturing · Solid understanding of procurement processes (tendering, supplier negotiations and management) and sourcing of manufacturing materials and services · Strong business acumen and experience in contract negotiation and administration · Good knowledge of local sources of supply and suppliers preferably for pharmaceutical and/or healthcare manufacturing · Able to think critically and demonstrate troubleshooting and problem-solving skills · Teamwork-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgement, well organised and able to work well under pressure · Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) resulting in relationship building and development · Open to working in Port Klang

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