Assistant Manager - Strategic Buyer

B. Braun Group; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in medical technology is seeking a Strategic Buyer in Penang, Malaysia. This role involves driving sourcing initiatives, managing supplier relationships, and achieving defined objectives. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of experience in procurement, particularly in CAPEX. The position offers excellent benefits including a meal subsidy, medical insurance, and a retirement fund., along with opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Employee Incentive Scheme

Training and development programs

Meal Subsidy

Onsite fitness area

Medical Insurance

Travel Allowance

Retirement Fund

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience as Strategic Buyer, especially in CAPEX and Production related categories.
• Proven track record of delivering results in negotiation and procurement.
• Experience in Supplier management and performance evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Perform and steer sourcing initiatives in accordance with category strategies.
• Manage supplier performance and create development plans.
• Evaluate supplier performance and conduct supplier disqualification if necessary.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in any discipline

Job description

Are you passionate to be in the role as Strategic Buyer? Do you have experience in strategic buyer? If so, this opportunity could be for you! Join us at B. Braun, a leader in the medical devices industry, where your skills and experience will be recognized and celebrated. Take the next step in your career with us and help shape the future of healthcare!

As an Asst Manager – Strategic Buyer at B. Braun you will play a vital role in…

Your key responsibilities:

The role is responsible to perform and steer sourcing initiatives in accordance with relevant category strategies within a country. This covers demand clarification, performing of sourcing initiatives incl. tendering, negotiation, awarding, supplier relationship management and managing the purchase order processing for the related sourcing initiatives.

• Ensure achievement of defined objectives and KPIs, incl. delivery of savings targets.
• Report on status of sourcing activities.
• Support category strategy development: Provide local requirements and data, participate in category working groups, align with local stakeholders.

• Support implementation of category strategies within country.
• Clarify sourcing request, align and finalize specification with requestor, review if sourcing is required in alignment with category sourcing strategy.

• Define sourcing strategy / RFX approach.
• Define long‑list for sourcing, considering preferred suppliers from category strategy.
• Manage RFX process incl. negotiation and evaluation of proposals.
• Manage supplier selection decision making and supplier awarding.
• Manage contract creation and review process with internal functions and supplier.
• Manage sign‑off and archiving of contract.
• Monitor contract usage, expiration / renewal.
• Support commercial aspects of e‑catalog management.
• Manage supplier registration and pre‑qualification of country specific suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier performance (hard and soft facts).
• Perform supplier classification.
• Manage supplier performance, create development plans, define and track improvement measures.
• Conduct supplier disqualification and phase‑out.

The job function listed is not exhaustive and shall also include any responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.

What you will bring to the team:

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline. Minimum 8 years of relevant experience as Strategic Buyer specifically in CAPEX and Production related categories.
• Strong negotiation and procurement capabilities with a proven track record of delivering results.
• Good communication skills with the ability to manage and align stakeholder expectations effectively. Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate data and provide actionable recommendations or solution.
• Good in Supplier management, including performance evaluation and relationship building.
• Good in Contract Management within stakeholder & suppliers.
• Good exposure in driving / leading Sustainability activities at own category.

What sets B. Braun apart?

Founded in Germany in 1839, B. Braun is a leading medical technology company with over 66,000 employees in 64 countries. Specializing in infusion therapy, orthopaedics, neurosurgery, anaesthesia, and more, B. Braun develops high‑quality products and services that improve global health. In Asia Pacific, B. Braun employs over 16,000 people across 10 production sites and 16 business offices.

Established in 1972, B. Braun Medical Industries in Penang is the regional headquarters for APAC. With more than 7,000 employees, the plant located in Penang is among the largest manufacturers of medical, surgical and pharmaceutical products not only in Malaysia but also in the APAC region. It also houses the Centre of Excellence for Intravenous Access.

What can we offer you?

• Employee Incentive Scheme
• Training and development programs
• Meal Subsidy, and onsite convenience store
• Onsite fitness area including running track, futsal and classes.
• Medical Insurance and dental and optical allowance.
• Travel Allowance
• Retirement Fund

What’s next?

Once you click on the link to Apply, you will be directed to update your personal information and submit your CV. Our Talent Acquisition team will carefully review your application, and if you pass the CV screening you will be invited for the first interview. We ask you to conduct two interviews, one in person and one remotely. If you stand out and meet our requirements, we will present you with an offer and guide you through our seamless onboarding process. Join us and be part of something extraordinary!

We appreciate different perspectives, thoughts, experiences and backgrounds. By strengthening an appreciative, inclusive, respectful and equal working environment, we create a culture in which all our employees feel free to be who they are.