Category Manager (Procurement)

Location: Penang, Malaysia

Company

JD Industrials, part of hirify.global, provides industrial goods, MRO services, spare parts, fulfillment, and digital supply-chain solutions for enterprises and SMEs.

What you will do

• Identify, develop, and manage high-quality suppliers through tiered evaluation and performance frameworks.
• Oversee procurement from price negotiations and contract finalization through order fulfillment.
• Resolve order discrepancies and post-sales issues to maintain delivery timelines and quality compliance.
• Develop procurement strategies based on market price dynamics and achieve annual cost-reduction targets.
• Standardize procurement workflows and support the digital transformation of procurement systems.
• Collaborate with operational and cross-functional teams to deliver tailored procurement solutions.

Requirements

• Experience managing suppliers and procurement processes from sourcing through fulfillment.
• Ability to negotiate prices, finalize contracts, and resolve order-related issues.
• Knowledge of cost optimization, centralized purchasing, and framework agreements.
• Ability to improve procurement processes and support regulatory compliance.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and ownership in a fast-paced environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, ownership-oriented environment focused on high-quality results.
• Opportunity to contribute to the transformation of the global industrial supply chain.
• Competitive salary and supportive, people-first culture.
• Equal opportunity workplace committed to diversity and inclusion.