Regional Indirect Procurement Manager
Petaling Jaya - Malaysia
Job Summary
POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking an experienced Indirect Regional Procurement Manager with a strong background in vendor management and procurement operations for indirect materials services and logistics within the Asia region. The selected individual will play a key role in supporting regional operations and expansion ensuring that all procurement activities are handled efficiently and in line with project timelines compliance requirements and budget constraints.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for procuring indirect commodities such as: facility services logistics IT equipment office supplies MRO (Maintenance Repair & Operations) items and professional services in the required quantity and proper quality.
- Negotiate commercial terms and conditions in compliance with Vertiv policies and procedures.
- Drive cost optimization initiatives and support continuous cost reduction efforts.
- Monitor market trends and identify alternative suppliers to ensure competitive advantage.
- Participate in continuous improvement programs VOS Programs.
- Manage intercompany sourcing activities and ensure alignment with global procurement strategies.
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders (Finance HR IT Operations Engineering) to align procurement activities with business needs.
- Evaluate and select suppliers based on quality reliability compliance and cost-effectiveness.
- Ensure all procurement activities comply with organizational policies industry regulations and ethical standards.
- Maintain accurate supplier master data and ensure documentation is up to date.
- Develop and monitor KPIs aligned with business objectives; additional activities may be assigned based on evolving business needs.
- Foster effective communication with suppliers internal customers and Vertiv management.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor or Master degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration Engineering or a related field.
- Local language proficiency fluent English (speaking / reading / writing).
PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
- Minimum 8 years of experience in indirect procurement within manufacturing service or engineering environments preferably in international companies.
- Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record in contract management.
- Solid understanding of costing principles and financial analysis.
- Knowledge of international standards and compliance requirements.
- Ability to interpret business needs and translate them into procurement strategies.
- Familiarity with global supply base and regional sourcing practices.
- Excellent communication stakeholder management and project management skills.
- Proactive results-driven and high-energy work style.
TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED
- 10%
- Customer Focus
- Operational Excellence
- High-Performance Culture
- Innovation
- Financial Strength
- Own It
- Act With Urgency
- Foster a Customer-First Mindset
- Think Big and Execute
- Lead by Example
- Drive Continuous Improvement
- Learn and Seek Out Development
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