Full Time Strategic Procurement Director (Advanced Manufacturing MNC, based in Johor) Jobs, in Charterhouse Partnership Johor - Maukerja

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Strategic Procurement Director to lead end-to-end supply chain and strategic procurement for their manufacturing site in Johor. The position has been created due to business growth and the need for an experienced onsite leader to drive procurement initiatives, supplier management and customer engagement. This is a highly visible role leading a large organisation partnering closely with both suppliers and key customers, while navigating a fast-paced environment where delivery, capacity, inventory and customer demands must be constantly balanced.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall supply chain, procurement, materials and supplier management functions for a large manufacturing operation.
• Develop and execute supply chain strategies that support business objectives, operational performance, and customer commitments.
• Act as the primary escalation point for supply-related challenges, driving effective resolution of material shortages, supplier constraints and delivery risks.
• Establish strong partnerships with key suppliers to improve quality, delivery performance, responsiveness and long-term supply assurance.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with customers, ensuring alignment on supply plans, priorities, and business requirements.
• Drive proactive risk management and contingency planning to minimize operational disruptions and protect revenue opportunities.
• Provide strategic direction and prioritization to procurement and planning teams in a dynamic environment with shifting business demands.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain processes, systems and operational workflows.
• Leverage technology and data-driven decision making to strengthen supply chain visibility, responsiveness and execution.
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators covering inventory, supplier performance, customer service, material availability and operational efficiency.
• Develop organizational capability through coaching, succession planning and leadership development.

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience within a complex advanced manufacturing environment within EMS or ODM.
• Track record leading sizeable procurement, supply chain, materials or sourcing teams, including management of large operational organizations.
• Strong experience managing supplier relationships, commercial negotiations, and supply continuity challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and influence both customers and senior internal stakeholders.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to navigate ambiguity and competing priorities.
• Experience operating in fast-paced environments where agility, execution and responsiveness are critical.
• Excellent conflict management and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to drive collaborative outcomes across multiple functions.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload effectively and guide teams through rapidly changing operational requirements.
• Interest in leveraging digital tools, automation, AI or emerging technologies to improve supply chain performance would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of procurement, materials management, planning, inventory control and supply chain operations.

Ideal Profile

A commercially minded and results-oriented supply chain leader who thrives in complex, high-pressure environments. You possess strong business acumen, exceptional stakeholder management skills and the ability to balance customer expectations, supplier constraints and operational priorities while developing and leading high-performing teams.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join a growing manufacturing operation in a highly visible leadership role. You will have the platform to influence strategic decisions, drive operational improvements, strengthen supplier partnerships and make a direct impact on business performance while working alongside experienced regional and global stakeholders.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Shangari Manoharan at *************.

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