Procurement Head

Job Description : PROCUREMENT HEAD MALAYSIA A leading engineering group is seeking a Head of Procurement. In this job, you will provide strategic overview on group procurement functions and ensure delivery of performances measures and SLAs to shape a more collaborative and business partner role with the business operations. About the Head of Procurement Role: In this position, you will strategise and lead the development of procurement strategies, adherence to governance policies and roll-out strategic initiatives to improve procurement activities. Key Responsibilities: · Lead the development and implementation procurement strategies and plan for organisational efficiency and cost effectiveness · Lead the development and implementation of governance policies and ensure compliance with the relevant statutory regulations and standards of corporate governance · Steer the establishment and implementation of policies, service level agreement (SLA), standard operating procedures (SOP) and practices that are relevant to enhance and sustain the group procurement strategic purpose and operational efficiency · Oversee the identification of trends and monitor execution of action plans to address issues through effective engagement sessions between the procurement function leads and the business to ensure alignment to operational needs · Guide the development of methods to monitor the roll-out and effectiveness of strategic initiatives geared towards driving continuous improvement across the group procurement function to improve procurement performance at all levels of the business and contribute to business growth and operational efficiency · Develop and maintain strategic relationships with stakeholders that includes authorities and expert partners to safeguard the organisation’s interest and integrity as well as obtain insights and perspectives to enhance solutions, safeguard the organisation’s interest and integrity, and sustain productive collaboration · Gain and maintain understanding of current relevant knowledge and regulations, industry trends, current practices, new developments, and applicable laws across the country to be utilised in achieving optimal performance for self and the organisation To succeed in the Head of Procurement role, you will need to have a progressive track record of successfully leading a procurement team in construction, engineering, or oil and gas sector. Key Requirements: · Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree qualifications in a relevant field of study · 15 - 20 years of procurement (pre-contract and post-contract) experience in infrastructure, or oil and gas projects · Presently in a senior procurement leadership role and possesses sound commercial acumen · Entrepreneurial spirit, resilient in facing challenges and highly motivated · Influential and able to steer various groups towards a common goal · Excellent interpersonal skills and able to engage well with senior stakeholders

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