Procurement Head

Job Description : PROCUREMENT HEAD MALAYSIA A Head of Procurement job has opened up at an FMCG company. In this Head of Procurement role, you will lead a team to drive the procurement activities for both direct (raw materials and commodities) and indirect categories. This role is a key part in developing and driving the organisation’s procurement strategy and reports directly to the Supply Chain Director. Lead the APAC commercial team, providing guidance to subordinates with a focus on development and performance Acts as a valuable member of the regional leadership teams contributing effectively and efficiently Collaborate closely with various departments across the region, including commercial and operations to ensure availability of raw material supply Assist in the rolling out of a vendor management programmes Track and evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs) such as cost savings, supplier performance, and packaging procurement metrics, while also monitoring commodity market trends Lead the develop procurement team, managing their performances and developing the competency of team members To succeed in this Head of Procurement role, you will need to have strong leadership skills and capability to communicate vision and strategy clearly. You must also have experience in procuring commodities. Minimum of a degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or any related field Minimum of 15 years' experience in procurement of raw materials and commodities at a regional level in the FMCG industry Experience in indirect procurement will be preferred Excellent in effective leadership communication Deep understanding of multiple functions and able to work cross-functionally Familiarity with procurement processes

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