Full Time VP Procurement Asia Jobs, in Argyll Scott Selangor - Maukerja

Retained confidential search: an established multinational organisation is appointing an experienced VP / Chief Procurement Officer Asia, to lead and strengthen its regional procurement function.

Based in Selangor, Malaysia, this senior leadership mandate combines procurement transformation, commercial value creation and hands-on execution across multiple Asian markets. The successful candidate will bring strong expertise in logistics and transportation procurement, an understanding of complex distribution-driven operations, and a proven ability to translate strategy into measurable business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional procurement strategy, driving cost optimisation, operational efficiency and procurement governance across Asian markets

• Lead strategic sourcing across key categories, particularly transportation, warehousing, property leasing, facilities, capital expenditure and outsourced services

• Drive high-value supplier negotiations, contract optimisation and performance management, maintaining hands-on involvement in critical country-level sourcing decisions

• Lead procurement transformation through process standardisation, digitalisation, analytics and continuous improvement

• Build and develop high-performing regional and in-market procurement teams, fostering strong collaboration with senior business and finance stakeholders

Key Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of procurement experience, including at least 5 years in senior leadership roles with regional or multi-country responsibilities

• Strong expertise in logistics and transportation procurement, with proven experience negotiating major supplier contracts and delivering measurable cost savings

• Demonstrated experience managing diverse procurement categories within complex, multi-country operations; exposure to distribution-intensive businesses is highly relevant

• Proven track record in procurement transformation, strategic sourcing, supplier management and operational improvement

• Commercially astute, influential and hands-on leader with strong negotiation, stakeholder management and team development capabilities

Argyll Scott Singapore Pte Ltd

EA License No. 16S8105

Liew Foo Kin

EA Reg No: R1982421