APAC Procurement Business Partner

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

Role Summary:

This is an important role within the Asia Pacific procurement team and will offer you a great opportunity to influence how the team develops of the coming years. The position holder will join the team here in Malaysia and act as a main contact specifically for Marketing, HR, Insurance & Travel purchase but will also assist with other categories of spend, such as Hardware, software, cloud computing, professional services, and facilities.

Main responsibilities include Creation and management of RFX , developing supplier / team member relationships, negotiating contracts and market leading commercials, maintenance of quality / governance standards, reducing supply chain risk, enhancing systems to improve the buying process and leading procurement projects involving multiple departments / countries to bring value to the Experian business.

About the role:

• Set and create the regional category strategy for HR and Marketing across the EMAP region, in association with the Global category lead
• Develop regional category strategy in partnership with Global lead;
• Lead the category offering SME advice to company partners across the region;
• Analyze current market trends and supplier base to use best value opportunities across the region
• Work with company partners to identify and procure new HR and Marketing spend at best in market cost
• Produce data and analytic reporting to support and present to important partner groups
• Work with internal Legal teams to understand the impacts of legislation or other changes in the environment
• Guide compliance agenda with company partners and reduce risk exposure
• Work with internal / external auditors and senior management to close the gaps and lead improvements based on audit findings

More About You:

• Bachelor's degree with economics, business, trading or equivalents.
• 6+ years of experience in procurement, at least 2 years focused on HR and Marketing procurement, be familiar with the P2P process, market situation and quality system standards in Financial and big data industry.
• Commercial Law – understanding of contractual law, including risks, negotiation and drafting experience.
• Good in using existing supply technologies and help develop new technologies
• With a knowledge of data analytics tools and experience of Oracle ERP systems, Ariba, SharePoint is good to have

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