Indirect Procurement Category Manager

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• 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?​

Principal Accountabilities

Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for assigned indirect categories (e.g., IT, marketing, professional services), aligning with business needs.
Lead the end-to-end procurement process, including RFI/RFP, negotiation, and contract finalisation, to secure optimal terms and value.
Identify and drive cost-saving opportunities and value engineering initiatives across indirect spend, contributing to financial targets.
Manage and cultivate strong relationships with key indirect suppliers, monitoring performance and ensuring service level agreements are met.
Ensure strict compliance with Maxis' procurement policies, ethical guidelines, and regulatory requirements in all activities.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their needs, provide procurement solutions, and ensure timely delivery of goods/services.
Analyse spend data, market trends, and supplier performance to provide insights and support strategic decision-making.
Process purchase requisitions and orders, and assist with vendor onboarding and documentation.
 

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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