Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
- Source, evaluate, and develop local and overseas suppliers for direct and indirect materials.
- Conduct RFQ/RFP processes, supplier comparisons, and commercial evaluations.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, and supply agreements to achieve cost savings and supply continuity.
- Manage end-to-end procurement activities, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and supplier follow-up.
- Ensure timely procurement of materials to support production schedules and business requirements.
Supplier Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders.
- Monitor supplier performance in terms of quality, cost, delivery, and service levels.
- Conduct supplier audits, evaluations, and performance reviews when required.
- Drive supplier development initiatives and identify alternative sourcing opportunities to mitigate supply risks.
Cost Optimization & Analysis
- Analyze market trends, pricing movements, and supply chain risks.
- Identify and implement cost reduction and value engineering opportunities.
- Prepare sourcing reports, spend analysis, and procurement performance metrics.
- Support annual budgeting and cost forecasting activities.
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, Planning, Quality, Warehouse, and Finance teams.
- Resolve material shortages, delivery delays, quality issues, and supplier-related concerns.
- Support new product introductions (NPI) and project sourcing requirements.
Compliance & Documentation
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and procedures.
- Maintain accurate supplier records, contracts, quotations, and procurement documentation.
- Ensure compliance with ISO standards and relevant regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of sourcing, procurement, or supply chain experience, preferably within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Strong negotiation, supplier management, and cost analysis skills.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier development, and contract management.
- Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in engineering, precision manufacturing, automation, EMS, metal fabrication, or industrial manufacturing industries.
- Exposure to international sourcing and global supplier management.
- Knowledge of ISO standards and procurement best practices.
Pay: RM3,500.00 - RM6,500.00 per month
Experience:
- sourcing, procurement, or supply chain: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person