Head of Procurement (Healthcare)
Our client is seeking a seasoned Head of Procurement to lead their procurement efforts and drive strategic initiatives. This role offers an exciting opportunity to formulate and implement long-term procurement strategies, nurture key vendor partnerships, and achieve annual efficiency and cost-reduction goals. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading procurement efforts for new product launches, cost optimization opportunities, and promoting a collaborative working culture.
What you'll do:
As the Head of Procurement, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's procurement strategy. Your leadership skills will be crucial in guiding the sourcing and procurement team towards best practices, strategic execution, and process improvements while maintaining consistent service levels. You will also be responsible for developing and refining internal procurement standards and procedures to ensure consistent practices across the organization’s network of healthcare facilities.
- Formulate and implement long-term procurement strategies
- Nurture key vendor partnerships and contractual frameworks aimed at achieving annual efficiency and cost-reduction goals
- Lead procurement efforts for the launch of new products
- Apply analytical tools and insights from data platforms to uncover opportunities for cost optimization and process uniformity
- Examine procurement documentation such as tenders, contract awards, and supplier agreements to ensure alignment with internal governance and stakeholder needs
- Manage end-to-end competitive sourcing exercises, ensuring supplier submissions comply with established protocols and are received within required timeframes
- Promote a collaborative working culture by actively engaging internal departments and maintaining strong cross-functional relationships
- Assess supplier bids using comparative market analysis and cost modeling to evaluate value beyond pricing. Use findings to negotiate terms that reflect both cost efficiency and strategic benefit
- Prepare and deliver summary reports and recommendations to decision-making bodies, highlighting key findings and value drivers from supplier proposals
- Coordinate regular supplier performance reviews to evaluate adherence to contract terms, including the realization of rebate agreements
What you bring:
The ideal candidate for this Head of Procurement position brings a wealth of experience in procurement, coupled with strong leadership skills. You have a proven track record of leading large teams towards achieving strategic goals. Your experience in the healthcare industry will be highly beneficial in this role. Additionally, your understanding of business processes will enable you to effectively manage end-to-end competitive sourcing exercises, assess supplier bids, prepare summary reports, coordinate supplier performance reviews, and develop internal procurement standards.
- Minimum 10 years of working experience within procurement
- Ability to lead a large team size
- Experience in the healthcare industry will be an added advantage
- Good business process knowledge
What sets this company apart:
This is an opportunity to join a well-established organisation with a strong team support structure in place. The company prides itself on its strategic working location, making it an ideal place to work. The company is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where all employees can thrive.
What's next:
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now for this exciting Head of Procurement role!
Apply today by clicking on the link provided or share resume to soonyee.woo@robertwalters.com.my. We look forward to receiving your application!
Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.
Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C
About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME
Specialism: Supply Chain & Procurement
Focus: Procurement
Industry: Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain
Salary: MYR20,000 - MYR25,000 per month
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Senior Management
Location: Petaling Jaya
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: LJ1F2D-51B793AE
Date posted: 17 May 2025
Consultant: SoonYee Woo
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