Senior Manager, Indirect Sourcing
Medical Devices · Medical Devices / Healthcare · Medical Devices
- Malaysia
- Permanent Position
- Posted 23 Oct 2026
- 55 days left to apply
- Location
- Malaysia
- Employment
- Permanent Position
- Closing Date
- 23 December 2026
Job Description
- Provide strategic leadership to senior management by driving world-class indirect sourcing practices and identifying continuous improvement opportunities.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies across key indirect categories, including Facilities, Logistics, and MRO.
- Develop annual sourcing plans, establish procurement objectives, analyze spend data, and align sourcing strategies with business priorities.
- Lead, coach, and develop the Indirect Sourcing team while supporting business growth and strengthening collaboration with Global Category Managers.
- Drive supplier management initiatives to ensure supply continuity, minimize risks, and improve supplier performance.
- Lead cross-functional teams to gather business requirements and translate them into sourcing strategies.
- Manage the end-to-end strategic sourcing process, including:
- Request for Information (RFI)
- Request for Proposal (RFP)
- Supplier evaluation and selection
- Commercial negotiations
- Contract management and execution
- Deliver measurable cost savings and value creation through strategic sourcing and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) optimization, including contracts, catalogs, and buying channels.
- Establish a culture of continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with company quality systems, procurement policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and regional procurement teams to standardize sourcing processes and leverage best practices across sites.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related discipline. A Master's degree in Business Management is preferred.
- More than 15 years of experience in Indirect Procurement or Strategic Sourcing.
- Strong experience managing indirect spend categories, particularly Facilities, Logistics, and MRO.
- Experience working in a multinational manufacturing environment.
- Minimum 5 years of people management experience leading procurement or sourcing teams.
- Proven experience in:
- Strategic Sourcing
- Category Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Supplier & Vendor Management
- Commercial Negotiation
- Process Re-engineering
- Change Management
- Strong communication, leadership, analytical, and influencing skills.
Industry
Medical DevicesMedical Devices
HealthcareMedical Devices
Skills
Logistic/ Supply Chain Management[Logistic/ Supply Chain Management] - Purchasing / Sourcing / Commodity Management
About the Company
Global leader in the medical technology industry, renowned for its innovative healthcare solutions that improve millions of lives worldwide. With a strong presence across more than 100 countries, the company offers a collaborative, innovation-driven culture and excellent opportunities for career growth and leadership development.