Procurement Manager

About us

KLK Refinery and Oleo is a global oleochemical producer, which has integrated complexes located strategically in Malaysia, Indonesia, China, and Europe. KLK OLEO offers an array of high quality, innovative and sustainable products and solutions. We are the manufacturing division of our parent company, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad, a leading international plantations group listed on Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad with a market capitalisation of approximately RM22.3 (USD4.8) billion at the end of September 2022. KLK Refinery and Oleo production portfolio ranges from basic oleochemical products, such as Fatty Acids, Glycerine, Fatty Alcohols and Fatty Esters, all the way down the spectrum to specialties, such as Methyl Ester Sulphonates (MES), Surfactants and Phytonutrients. Our products are used in diverse end-use applications, including home & personal care, pharmaceuticals, food & nutrition, flavours & fragrances, lubricants, polymers and industrial chemicals.

Job Summary

We are looking for the Procurement Manager will lead and manage the Company's non-raw-material procurement activities to ensure the safe, reliable and cost-effective operation of the Refinery, Oleochemical Plant and supporting facilities.

The role covers procurement of MRO materials, engineering materials, spare parts, chemicals, packaging, consumables, services, contractors, CAPEX equipment and general operating requirements, excluding raw materials and finished-product purchasing/sales.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies and plans based on approved budgets

• Identify opportunities for local and regional sourcing.

• Lead RFQ, RFP and tender processes, including commercial evaluation, negotiation and supplier selection.

• Negotiate prices, payment terms, warranties, delivery and other commercial conditions.

• Manage procurement for maintenance, engineering and critical/long-lead spare parts to ensure supply reliability and minimize plant downtime.

• Manage procurement activities for approved CAPEX projects, including equipment and contractor sourcing, commercial negotiation, delivery monitoring and warranty coordination.

• Prepare and manage negotiate procurement contracts, framework agreements and annual contracts where applicable.

• Coordinate with Warehouse, Engineering and Maintenance to ensure appropriate inventory levels and availability of critical materials.

• Ensure procurement activities are properly processed through SAP/ERP, from PR, RFQ, evaluation, approval, PO, GR through invoice.

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, approval authorities, segregation of duties and audit requirements.

• Lead, develop and coach the Procurement team and establish individual KPIs.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Logistics, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Procurement /purchasing.

• Minimum 5 years in a supervisory/ managerial position.

• Strong experience in procurement of manufacturing, refinery, petrochemical, chemical, oleochemical, energy or heavy industrial environments is strongly preferred.

• Experience managing significant MRO, engineering and CAPEX procurement is essential.

• Experience in palm oil refinery, oleochemical, chemical, edible oil, or related process industries is highly preferred.

• Good command of English, both written and spoken.

• Strong leadership, negotiation skills, communication, Analytical skills and problem solving skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet demanding project deadlines.

• High integrity, strong ethical standards, and commitment to transparency and compliance in procurement activities.

• Willing to be based in Sangkulirang, East Kalimantan.

Benefits

• Medical protection for Employees and Family.
• Attractive benefits programs.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
• Development, training, and advancement opportunities.