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Category Management Specialist, Procurement (Kuala Lumpur) at UEM Edgenta

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Category Management, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing, Spend Analysis, Market Research, Contract Negotiation, RFX, Cost Optimization, ERP Systems, Stakeholder Management, Supplier Performance Management, Technical Procurement, Data Analysis, Commercial Terms

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Responsibilities * Support the implementation of category strategies and plans by working closely with business units to drive cost optimization and meet operational needs. * Conduct market research and spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and support data-driven procurement decisions. * Plan and execute sourcing activities, including preparing RFX, developing evaluation models (technical & commercial), and collaborating with cross-functional teams. * Collaborate with internal stakeholders to negotiate key commercial terms and support the finalization of contracts, including non-standard terms where required. * Review and manage supplier performance to ensure alignment with business requirements, service levels, and continuous improvement. * Identify and implement innovative procurement solutions that enhance efficiency, generate savings, and improve overall service delivery. * Track and analyse category spend to ensure compliance with sourcing strategies, achieve savings targets, and identify additional opportunities. Requirements * Bachelors's Degree in Quantity Survey, Procurement / Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Business Administration or any related fields. * 7 to 10 years working experience in Procurement of technical materials / services, engineering or similar areas. * Strong understanding of category management, sourcing processes (RFX), and contract negotiation, with the ability to perform spend analysis and market assessment. * Familiar with procurement systems (e.g., ERP) and driven to identify cost-saving opportunities, process improvements, and operational efficiencies.

Responsibilities

The specialist will support category strategy implementation, conduct market research, and manage sourcing activities to drive cost optimization. They are also responsible for negotiating contracts and monitoring supplier performance to ensure operational efficiency.