Valiram Hiring! Full Time Senior Manager, Procurement – Projects - Real Estate in Federal Territory - Ricebowl

About Valiram

Valiram was established in 1935 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, originally specializing in the textile trade. Today, Valiram is Southeast Asia’s leading luxury goods and 360 retail specialist with presence in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Hong Kong, Macau, Vietnam and the Philippines. Operating more than 500 stores, a number which continues to grow, the group represents in excess of 200 brands across various categories, from fashion and accessories, timepieces and jewelry, perfume and cosmetics to confectionery and dining concepts.

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Valiram Brands:

• Beauty (Victoria’s Secret, Bath & Body Works, Rituals, Molton Brown)
• Fashion (Michael Kors, Steve Madden, Tory Burch, Chloe, MLB Korea, Giuseppe Zanotti, Charles & Keith, Pedro etc)
• Accessories (Swarovski, Mont Blanc)
• Travel Retail (Hermes, Bvlgari, The Flying Emporium, Coach, Polo Ralph Lauren, Lacoste, Beaute Love, Ion Gizmos, Candy Party, Wear + When, Tumi)
• F&B (Bacha Coffee, Quivo, Godiva, TWG Tea, Laderach, Candy Party)
• Watches (Swiss Watch, Tudor, Rolex, Cartier, Tissot, Zenith, Bell & Ross, Breitling, Blancpain, Omega)

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Procurement – Projects & Real Estate supports the Head of Procurement in leading end-to-end procurement for Valiram’s retail development, renovation, reinstatement, facilities and real estate requirements across assigned markets. The role provides commercial leadership across sourcing, tendering, negotiation, contracting, supplier performance and governance, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within approved budgets and in accordance with Valiram’s policies and approval requirements. The incumbent also acts as a senior business partner to Projects, Real Estate, Finance, Legal and brand stakeholders, while coaching the procurement team and deputising for the Head of Procurement when required.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Procurement in managing Projects & Real Estate-related procurement work scopes, including sourcing, tendering, commercial evaluation, negotiation, governance and stakeholder coordination.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing for new store openings, renovations, relocations, reinstatements, offices, warehouses, facilities and other project-related requirements.
• Develop category and sourcing strategies for vendors and suppliers for fit-out materials, millwork, M&E equipment, signage, fixtures, furniture, professional services, logistics and other project-related goods and services.
• Manage prequalification, tender issuance, site briefings, bid clarification, commercial evaluation, tender interviews, BAFO negotiations and award recommendations.
• Prepare and review tender analyses, approval papers, bid comparison summaries, purchase orders, letters of award and contract documentation with clear commercial rationale.
• Negotiate competitive pricing, payment terms, warranties, retention, liquidated damages, delivery obligations and other commercial protections.
• Partner with Projects, Real Estate, Finance, Legal, IT, Operations and brand teams to align procurement activities with budgets, design requirements and delivery schedules.
• Monitor procurement schedules, commitments, savings, budget variances and commercial risks; escalate issues and recommend corrective action.
• Review variation orders, claims, extensions of time, final accounts and commercial settlements to ensure contractual validity and value for money.
• Manage supplier onboarding, due diligence, performance reviews, corrective actions and development of a competitive regional vendor, supplier and consultant pool.
• Ensure full compliance with Valiram policies, delegation of authority, ethical sourcing requirements, contract controls and audit standards.
• Maintain procurement records, trackers, templates, market benchmarks and management reporting for visibility and decision-making.
• Coach and guide procurement and relevant team members, allocate workload, review deliverables and strengthen commercial and stakeholder-management capability.
• Represent or deputise for the Head of Procurement in meetings, approvals and cross-functional discussions as assigned.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or a related discipline. A relevant postgraduate qualification or professional certification such as CIPS is an advantage.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive procurement and commercial experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial or senior managerial capacity.
• Strong experience in retail fit-out, construction, renovation, reinstatement, facilities or real estate-related procurement, preferably across multiple markets.
• Demonstrated capability in strategic sourcing, tender management, contract negotiation, cost analysis, claims, variation orders and supplier performance management.
• Commercially astute, analytical and numerically strong, with a proven record of delivering savings, cost avoidance and risk mitigation.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, influencing, communication and problem-solving skills, with confidence engaging senior management and external partners.
• High integrity, sound judgement and attention to detail, with the ability to balance governance requirements and urgent project timelines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and procurement or ERP systems; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, project-driven environment and travel when required.
• Fluent written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia. Proficiency in other regional languages is an advantage.