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Regional Co-manufacturing Sourcing Manager

Petaling Jaya Permanent MYR216,000 - MYR252,000 per year Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
An exciting opportunity to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for external manufacturing across Asia within a high-growth regional portfolio. This role focuses on long-term sourcing strategy, commercial negotiations, supplier partnerships, and cross-functional collaboration rather than day-to-day co-manufacturing operations.
  • Lead strategic sourcing across Asia for a global FMCG business
  • Regional stakeholder exposure with strong career progression potential

About Our Client

Our client is a leading multinational FMCG organisation with a strong portfolio of globally recognised consumer brands. As part of an expanding regional procurement function, they are investing in strategic external manufacturing capabilities to support growth, innovation, and supply resilience across AMEA.

Job Description

  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies for external manufacturing partners across the Asia region.
  • Lead commercial negotiations with contract manufacturers to deliver cost competitiveness, margin improvement, and long-term supplier value.
  • Drive strategic supplier relationship management and establish strong partnerships with key co-manufacturing organisations.
  • Evaluate manufacturing footprint opportunities and assess make-versus-buy decisions together with internal stakeholders.
  • Support business growth through sourcing strategies that balance commercial objectives, quality requirements, innovation, and supply continuity.
  • Work closely with regional stakeholders across Procurement, R&D, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing functions.
  • Identify opportunities for supplier optimisation, cost improvement, risk mitigation, and supply chain resilience.
  • Conduct supplier assessments and market evaluations to support future sourcing decisions.
  • Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across Asia, with responsibility for suppliers originating from the region and supporting broader AMEA requirements.
  • Contribute to sustainability, supplier performance, and continuous improvement programmes across the external manufacturing network

The Successful Applicant

A successful Cereal Ex-Man Sourcing Manager should have:

  • Bachelor's degree with approximately 7+ years of experience within Procurement, Sourcing, Supply Chain, or Commercial functions.
  • Proven experience managing external manufacturing (co-manufacturing / contract manufacturing) relationships.
  • Strong commercial negotiation skills with a track record of delivering value through supplier agreements.
  • Experience developing sourcing strategies and leading supplier relationship management initiatives.
  • Background in FMCG, food, cereal, confectionery, chocolate, snacks, or related consumer goods industries is highly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, cost structures, and commercial drivers.
  • Ability to influence senior stakeholders across multiple functions and geographies.
  • Experience balancing commercial objectives, operational requirements, and supplier capabilities.
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Exposure to Asia sourcing markets and suppliers would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to shape a newly created strategic sourcing function.
  • Regional AMEA exposure within a highly visible procurement team.
  • Extensive collaboration with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Strong scope for career development within a global organisation.
  • Ownership of strategic supplier partnerships and sourcing decisions.
  • Exposure to business-critical initiatives involving growth, resilience, and innovation.



If you meet the requirements for this role, we encourage you to apply.

Contact
Brandon Hein
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7103741
Phone number
+603 2302 4041

Job summary

Function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Specialisation
Contract & Vendor Management
What is your area of specialisation?
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Petaling Jaya
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Brandon Hein
Consultant contact
+603 2302 4041
Job Reference
JN-092026-7103741
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

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