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SD Guthrie · Onsite · Ara Damansara, Selangor, Malaysia

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Job Description:



1.     Transformation Office / PMO

1.1.   Establish and manage the Procurement Transformation Office, inclu

1.2.   Translate Global Procurement strategy into a structured transformation roadmap, portfolio of initiatives, milestones, and measurable outcomes.

1.3.   Develop and maintain transformation dashboards covering project progress, benefits, risks, issues, dependencies, resources, and key decisions.

1.4.   Facilitate transformation steering committees and leadership reviews.

1.5.   Track delivery of strategic initiatives against agreed scope, timelines, resources, KPIs, and benefits.


2.     Change Management

2.1.   Develop and execute an integrated change management strategy for Global Procurement transformation initiatives.

2.2.   Develop stakeholder engagement, communication, training, and adoption plans.

2.3.   Partner with business leaders to ensure effective adoption of new processes, technologies, operating models, and ways of working.

2.4.   Develop communication strategies and executive messaging to build understanding and commitment to transformation.

2.5.   Monitor change readiness, adoption, and employee engagement throughout the transformation journey.

2.6.   Build a transformation-oriented culture across Procurement groupwide.

2.7.   Promote ownership, accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.


3.     Procurement Capability Talent Management

3.1.   Define and drive the Global Procurement capability development agenda in alignment with the future procurement operating model and strategic priorities.

3.2.   Develop and maintain procurement competency and capability frameworks.

3.3.   Identify critical capability gaps and establish targeted development programmes.

3.4.   Develop learning pathways and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

3.5.   Partner with HR and Learning & Development teams to design and deploy fit-for-purpose development solutions.

3.6.   Establish capability KPIs and measure learning effectiveness, proficiency, application, and business impact.

3.7.   Promote continuous learning and knowledge sharing across the Global Procurement organisation.

3.8.   Support succession planning, talent reviews, and identification of high-potential talent.


4.     Stakeholder & Leadership Management

4.1.   Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across Procurement, HR, Finance, IT/Digital, Legal, Risk, Operations, and business functions.

4.2.   Facilitate strategic workshops, transformation planning sessions, capability assessments, and leadership discussions.

4.3.   Prepare executive-level presentations, dashboards, business cases, decision papers, and transformation updates.

4.4.   Influence stakeholders across different cultures, geographies, functions, and levels without relying solely on formal authority.

4.5.   Drive alignment between global standards and local/regional business requirements.

 


Requirements


1. Min 8-12 years of relevant work experience in procurement functions


2. Proven experience in one or more of the following:

  • Procurement transformation/Transformation Office / PMO
  • Change management
  • Organisational development
  • Talent management & capability development
  • Procurement excellence
  • Operating model transformation

3. Strong understanding of procurement processes, operating models, and transformation principles.

4. Experience managing complex, cross-functional and/or global transformation program.

5. Experience developing competency frameworks, capability academies, talent program, or succession plans is highly desirable.

6. Project/programme management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent is advantageous.

7. Procurement qualification such as CIPS or equivalent is advantageous.

 

 


To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your interest for this role.

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About SD Guthrie

SD Guthrie Berhad (SD Guthrie) is one of the world’s leading producers of Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO), representing approximately 12% of the global market share (as of 31 December 2022). We are listed on Bursa Malaysia. Supported by a large institutional base, we are a strategic company of Permodalan Nasional Berhad, Malaysia’s largest unit trust company and our major shareholder. With over two centuries of heritage, SD Guthrie has evolved into an integrated company operating throughout the entire spectrum of the palm oil value chain. Our dedicated workforce of more than 84,000 employees across 12 countries serve customers in over 90 countries worldwide. We operate 234 plantation e

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