Job Description

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Overview
As the Contract & PO Management Manager, you will oversee the full lifecycle of our contracts and purchase orders (POs). You'll ensure all procurement activities follow company policies and financial standards. This role involves leading a team, driving process improvements, and acting as the main point of contact between our Procurement, Legal, Finance, and business teams.
You will report to the Manager - Operational Management.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Functional (job responsibilities)
Develop and maintain robust contract management policies, procedures, and systems.
Oversee the drafting, review, negotiation, and execution of various contracts, including vendor agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), and Statements of Work (SOWs).
Ensure compliance with all contractual terms and legal requirements; manage the contract repository; and proactively track key dates for renewals or terminations.
Manage the end-to-end PO lifecycle, ensuring timely and accurate creation, approval, and distribution.
Develop and enforce policies for PO creation and closure to maintain proper financial controls and spend visibility.
Audit PO submissions for compliance with approved budgets and coordinate with Accounts Payable to reconcile POs and resolve discrepancies.
Lead, mentor, and train the Contract and PO Management tea
Drive continuous improvement initiatives for contract and PO processes, leveraging technology and best practices.
Develop and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and generate reports for management on contract status and operational performance.
Jobholder Requirements
Malaysian citizen.
Education/Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. A professional certification such as CPCM or CPSM is highly preferred.
Experience/Requirements
5-7 years of experience in contract administration, procurement, or a related legal/financial role.
2-3 years of proven experience in a management or supervisory position.
Demonstrated experience working with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Ariba).
Strong understanding of legal principles, contract law, and procurement best practices.
Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
About Hong Leong Bank
We are a leading financial institution in Malaysia backed by a century of entrepreneurial heritage. Providing comprehensive financial services guided by a Digital-at-the-Core ethos has earned us industry recognition and accolades for our innovative approach in making banking simpler and more effortless for our customers. Our digital and physical offerings span across a vast nationwide network in Malaysia, strengthened with an expanding regional presence in Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia, and China.
We seek to strike a balance between diversity, inclusion and merit to achieve our mission of infusing diversity in thinking and skillsets into our organisation. Candidates are assessed based on merit and potential, in line with our mission to attract and recruit the best talent available. Expanding on our "Digital at the Core" ethos, we are progressively digitising the employee journey and experience to provide a strong foundation for our people to drive life-long learning, achieve their career aspirations and grow talent from within our organisation.
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