VP Procurement, Asia (Distribution/Supply Chain)

Retained search: an international supply chain / distribution organisation is appointing an experienced VP Procurement APAC (Head) to lead the next phase of procurement transformation across Asia.

Based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia , t his is a build-and-transform mandate for an accomplished leader who has already held the top procurement seat within a sizeable, complex business. The successful candidate will set the regional procurement agenda while staying close to execution: personally leading critical transport sourcing, major supplier negotiations and high-value commercial decisions when required.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end procurement function across strategy, sourcing, category management, supplier performance, governance and capability
• Drive measurable value through transport procurement, competitive tendering, contract discipline and supplier accountability
• Lead major negotiations and commercial decisions across a complex, multi-country operating environment
• Strengthen procurement processes, data, systems, analytics and operating-model effectiveness
• Partner closely with Finance, Operations and country leadership on material cost and investment decisions
• Build and lead a high-performing regional and in-market procurement organisation

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as the senior-most procurement leader for a regional, group or sizeable country operation, with full procurement accountability
• Deep, demonstrable transport/distribution procurement expertise, including strategic sourcing, tendering, supplier management and major contract negotiations
• Experience leading large-scale procurement mandates in distribution, supply chain, logistics, industrial or similarly operating-intensive businesses
• Strong record of delivering transformation and commercial value while remaining hands-on in operationally critical decisions
• Executive presence and credibility with C-suite, operational and country stakeholders

Mandatory: based in Malaysia, or able to relocate to Petaling Jaya

This is a strictly confidential retained assignment. Full client details will be shared with relevant candidates following an initial qualification discussion.

Argyll Scott Singapore Pte Ltd
EA License No. 16S8105
Liew Foo Kin
EA Reg No: R1982421