Manager – Procurement

Role Overview

Responsible for strategic procurement management based on the Category Ownership principle across both Head Office and Plant locations. The primary objective is to unify sourcing strategies, enhance negotiation leverage, consolidate corporate spend, and standardize procurement practices across the organization. The position is primarily responsible for Marketing Procurement and General Services, while serving as a key lead/support for Project, Construction & CAPEX procurement, alongside managing and developing a team of procurement professionals to ensure maximum operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Category Portfolio Management:

o Manage centralized procurement for Marketing (Agencies, Media, Events, POSM, Market Research, Packaging Design) and General Services (Facilities, Security/Cleaning, Travel, Office Supplies, Logistics) covering both HQ and plant operations.

o Support and manage procurement for Project & Construction (Renovation, MEP Systems, Interior) and CAPEX / Machinery based on assigned category ownership and resource planning.

• Strategic Sourcing & Cost Optimization:

o Plan and execute RFQ/RFP processes, competitive bidding, and supplier strategy development.

o Analyze cost structures (BOQ / Cost Breakdown Analysis) and evaluate Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

o Drive and deliver targeted Cost Savings, Cost Avoidance, and Value Engineering initiatives for the organization.

• Governance & Contract Standardization:

o Consolidate corporate spend between HQ and plants to establish Centralized Rate Cards and Master Service Agreements (MSA).

o Oversee contract management, commercial terms (Warranty, Retention, Penalty, Payment Terms), and Variation Order (VO) controls.

o Ensure full compliance of all procurement activities with corporate procurement policies and governance standards.

• Team Leadership & Capacity Building:

o Manage, allocate workload, and oversee the sourcing pipeline for a team of direct reports.

o Coach and transition the team from transactional purchasing to Strategic Category Management.

o Develop cross-category capabilities within the team to ensure robust backup resources and business continuity.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in Procurement / Sourcing covering Indirect, Marketing, General Services, or Project/CAPEX categories (minimum 1–3 years of team management experience).
• Skills:

o Deep understanding of Category Management principles and Strategic Sourcing methodologies.

o Expertise in BOQ analysis, TCO Analysis, Commercial Evaluation, and Contract Management.

o Advanced strategic negotiation skills.

o Strong leadership, people management, and coaching abilities.

o Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and coordination skills across HQ and plant environments.

o Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.