Khalis Karim

● Directed a comprehensive review of PETRONAS Licensing framework, ensuring alignment with PDA1974 and PR1974, balancing regulatory compliance with business enablement for vendor approvals. ● Spearheaded process enhancements for high-risk vendor license applications, reducing turnaround time and mitigating legal and reputational risks. ● Partnered with state agencies, vendor associations, and industry bodies to resolve licensing challenges, improving tender participation efficiency. ● Delivered stakeholder training programs, equipping new hires, interns, and Protege-GEES with essential procurement governance skills. ● Monitored compliance KPIs, ensuring licensing activities met policy and operational targets. ● Acted as key liaison between licensing team, business units, and suppliers to ensure consistent application of policies.

● Led policy review for PETRONAS Standardised Work and Equipment Categories (SWEC), ensuring business requirements aligned with local vendor development mandates in Sabah and Sarawak. ● Served as subject matter expert for licensing and SWEC, advising on policy revisions to comply with international trade agreements including CPTPP and MUEFTA. ● Delivered impact assessments for licensing systems and contract terms to mitigate compliance and operational risks. ● Initiated strategic vendor development program review, recommending enhancements to maintain competitiveness in liberalized markets. ● Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align procurement governance with corporate transformation goals. ● Ensured stakeholder buy-in through regular progress updates and data-backed recommendations.

● Oversaw licensing and SWEC process updates, ensuring compliance with corporate, regulatory, and industry standards. ● Implemented turnaround time reduction initiatives, cutting processing delays and improving customer satisfaction KPIs. ● Managed escalation of vendor-related disputes, data quality issues, and system validation gaps. ● Developed training materials to enhance team capabilities in licensing governance. ● Strengthened stakeholder relationships through proactive engagement and solution-focused communication. ● Monitored process compliance metrics, ensuring audit readiness.

● Led development of the Digital Group Procurement (DGP) blueprint, improving procurement systems and operational workflows. ● Implemented digital transformation initiatives for operational procurement, aligning with corporate strategy to enhance efficiency. ● Facilitated stakeholder consensus through structured workshops, ensuring adoption of new processes and technologies. ● Defined and documented operational procurement standards in line with global best practices. ● Coordinated system configuration and testing to ensure readiness for enterprise-wide deployment. ● Achieved measurable process cycle time reduction, contributing to corporate efficiency KPIs.

● Managed end-to-end category strategy for indirect spend worth RM250M, including creative advertising, consultancy, PPE, and office supplies. ● Developed and executed sourcing strategies and RFPs, ensuring cost efficiency and vendor performance. ● Negotiated contracts to secure favourable terms while maintaining supplier quality and delivery standards. ● Conducted vendor performance reviews, addressing underperformance and driving continuous improvement. ● Led cross-functional tender evaluation teams to ensure transparent, compliant decision-making. ● Delivered cost savings and value improvements, contributing to procurement productivity targets.

● Led risk assessments for high-value domestic and international projects (>RM100B), identifying supply chain vulnerabilities, recommending mitigation strategies, and aligning practices with corporate governance. ● Developed and implemented risk monitoring systems, prepared analysis reports influencing strategic sourcing, and enhanced risk awareness through targeted training for procurement teams.

● Reviewed and updated procurement policies/SOPs to meet audit and regulatory standards, provided expert guidance on tendering protocols, and acted as the control point for compliance queries. ● Partnered with Group Internal Audit to ensure governance readiness, implemented process improvements reducing non-compliance, and maintained up-to-date governance documentation for stakeholders.

● Supported annual procurement planning, spend forecasting, and dashboard development to identify consolidation opportunities and improve transparency. ● Coordinated performance reporting and budget analysis, aligning procurement strategies with operational goals to optimise resource allocation.

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