Sourcing Lead

rhi is recruiting for a Sourcing Lead - Customer and Products, to join our clients team based in KL, Malaysia on a 12-month contract. Working hours: 5.00PM - 2.00AM (Malaysia time) - Candidate will be supporting US market (shift allowance provided)Working arrangement will be hybrid 60/40 (3 days in office and 2 days WFH)Office days - office closes at 10pm and suitable candidate will be able to finish shift working from home.Contract opportunity for renewal after the 12-months. The Sourcing Lead supports various businesses within our client, with a range of medium/high complexity sourcing and contracting activities. In addition to sourcing, this role is responsible for developing supplier relationships and proactively identifying value opportunities. This includes demand management, definition of sourcing strategy based on a predefined category framework, source selection, contract negotiation, and contract creation & maintenance. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in sourcing of services and commodities, knowledge of contracts and legal terms, sourcing strategy preparation, coupled with a strong commercial orientation, communication and stakeholder management skills. Key Accountabilities: The Sourcing Lead will manage complex, end-to-end Sourcing projects as per business request, inclusive of the following activities:* Demand Management* Case Management* Sourcing Strategy * Supplier Selection* Contracting* Contract OperationalizationAcross activity sets, its paramount to ensure that all requests and Scopes of Work liaise with stakeholders to ensure all business requirements are considered/met. Drive and manage various sourcing and contracting projects of medium/high spend & complexityEnsure that the business requirements are well-understood and properly covered in the sourcing process. Influence business demand where required and possibleIdentify value levers and opportunities to maximize value for our client in the marketplaceDevelop Sourcing strategy in accordance with the respective Category strategyDefine approach to market and develop source selection criteria based on the business priorities and requirementManage and coordinate the supplier selection process to ensure the most ideal option is chosenManage all relevant stakeholder and supplier interactions incl. and relationship including senior levels throughout the sourcing projectNegotiate and agree on relevant contract terms with suppliersDevelop and modify contract content based on templates and manage the approval process About you Qualifications:Bachelors' degree or equivalent experience is required (preferably in business studies)Procurement related professional certification is an advantageExperience:The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of practical and application experience in end-to-end strategic sourcing of services and commodities, drafting and negotiating contracts and legal terms, sourcing strategy preparation, coupled with a strong commercial orientation and communication skillsAt least 3 years of category specific experience in Marketing, Retail Assets or Convenience RetailPrevious experience in the Oil & Gas industry and/or industrial environment is an advantageGlobal / International Exposure - either in their formation or have worked abroad.Has worked on multi-national companies.Ability and proven record of providing professional leadership, coordinate and mentor junior team membersTrack record of successful Procurement delivery in complex, challenging international environmentsProven experience with contract creation, negotiations and life-cycle managementStrong influencing and negotiation skillsAnalytical abilities including marketplace and financial analysisAbility to communicate effectively with internal and external partnersFluent in EnglishStrategic thinking and ability to propose sourcing strategiesSkills:Strong working knowledge of MS Office products i.e. PowerPoint, Access & Excel.Experience working in an Ariba / Salesforce system environment is an advantageExperience with e-tools About rhi rhi is a professional services provider with global expertise. Tracing our history back to the 19th century, we have spent the last 50 years as a global leader to the energy industry. We combine efficient systems and processes with a deep understanding of client challenges and market insight. We work with our clients to deliver information and resources that will support every stage of their operations. We deliver value to our employees, our clients and the countries that we work in. rhi-group.com Diversity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws. 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