Senior Manager, Vendor Management (Upstream)

A Senior Manager, Vendor Management based in KL - upstream

Your new company

An established oil \& gas organisation supporting complex upstream operations through technical expertise and operational excellence, seeks a top-tier senior Procurement talent specialising in Vendor Management to be based in KL.

Your new role

As a

Senior Manager, Vendor Management,

you are responsible for developing and executing sourcing and vendor management strategies that ensure supply continuity, performance accountability, and sustainable commercial value across high‑impact categories.

-Take ownership of end‑to‑end category and vendor management strategy, translating consolidated business demand into medium‑ to long‑term sourcing and supplier plans.

-Lead supplier selection, negotiations, and performance governance, ensuring availability, cost effectiveness, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.

-Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders to align demand planning, contract strategies, and supplier capabilities with operational priorities.

-Establish and monitor supplier performance frameworks, resolving escalations, managing claims, and driving accountability through KPIs and structured reviews.

-Ensure strong procurement governance through planning discipline, contract oversight, post‑award reviews, and performance reporting.

What you'll need to succeed

-Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field. (Oil \& Gas)

-Minimum 10 years' experience across vendor management and category management.

-Strong experience in should‑cost modelling, industry cost profiles, and commercial evaluation models.

-Proven capability in contract optimisation and commercial review.

-Demonstrated experience leading procurement transformation, shifting from operational to strategic procurement, including change management.

What you need to do now

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