Head of Network Procurement

Are you ready to get ahead in your career?

• We want to empower you to turn your ambitions into achievements.
• We thrive in inclusiveness, diversity and embrace close collaborations for you to create impact for yourself and others.
• Together, we aim to bring the best of technology to help people, businesses and the nation to be ahead in a changing world.
• To realise our vision to become Malaysia’s leading converged solutions company, we are looking for a new talent to innovate and grow with us in a culture that values commitment, performance and possibilities.

Why does this job exist and why is it critical?

• Work collaboratively with the business to identify savings opportunities during annual budget drafting by analysing spend data and market trends to propose cost-effective procurement strategies.
• Proactively plan the sourcing events for the year with the Head of Division and his/her direct reports and secure alignments and buy-ins by developing a comprehensive sourcing calendar and presenting clear business cases.
• Guide his/her category managers on tender strategy preparation by providing expert advice on market approaches, supplier selection criteria, and negotiation tactics to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Guide his/her category managers on reviewing tender submissions by establishing clear evaluation frameworks and ensuring impartial assessment to select the best-value proposals.
• Review the tender strategy/outcome with all stakeholders prior to presenting for final approval/award by facilitating collaborative review sessions, ensuring transparency and addressing any concerns before finalising procurement decisions.
• Ensure the procurement cycle time is optimum and the sourcing activities are completed within the agreed timeline by proactively identifying and resolving obstacles and streamlining processes.
• Proactively plan resources for his/her unit and mobilise accordingly by forecasting workload, allocating personnel effectively, and ensuring the team has the necessary tools and support.
• Guide and coach his/her team members by providing regular feedback, identifying development opportunities, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.

What’s next?

• Once you’ve applied online, our team will carefully review your application. Due to a high volume of applications, we appreciate your patience to allow for a fair and timely review process.
• Should you be shortlisted for the role, we will send you an invitation via email for a digital interview. You can also check on your application status by logging into your candidate account.

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