Commodity Manager/Buyer

NXP Semiconductors; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in Malaysia seeks a seasoned Sourcing & Supplier Management professional to develop market-based strategies for Facility Management, Real Estate and Utilities. You will lead cross-functional teams, negotiate contracts, and drive total cost of ownership reductions while ensuring supply continuity and compliance.

The role emphasizes advanced analytical skills, executive communication, and a track record in semiconductor or electronics supply chains, with SAP and MS Office

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required.
• Experience in Purchasing or Supply chain management, preferably in semiconductors/electronics.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities with executive audiences.
• Proven negotiation skills and supplier relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term, market-based sourcing strategies for Facility Management, Real Estate and Utilities.
• Lead negotiations and contract execution with suppliers to support company objectives.
• Provide KPI updates and cost-optimization opportunities to stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication

Executive communication

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Collaboration

Presentation skills

Ethical mindset

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Develop and execute long term, market-based Sourcing Strategies for Facility Management, Real Estate and Utilities. Apply industrial engineering knowledge to the evaluation of facility management equipment and systems to drive lowest total cost of operations for NXP locations. Lead the sourcing for assigned commodity groups and develop sourcing strategies, including risk mitigation options, and negotiation strategies to contribute to organizational goals. Negotiate, review and execute procurement contracts and agreements that clearly identify intent and responsibility, and assure compliance with all appropriate legal requirements. Provide information of market trends and benchmark data for the assigned commodity groups and feedback to the supply base team to contribute to NXP success. Provide regular reports to stakeholders that bring visibility of KPI’s. Drive continuous improvement of processes and quality. Drive RFP-process, establish negotiation plans and lead negotiations for assigned commodity groups to support company objectives. Propose opportunities to stakeholders for cost reduction by means of alternate sourcing and support stakeholders during the qualification process. Report forecast cost roadmaps and actuals on regular basis. Identify, qualify, rank and select appropriate suppliers including involvement of stakeholders. Manage supplier performance in terms of Quality, Cost, Delivery, Service and Technology support to get a world class supplier base. Propose and align on supply assurance opportunities by means of risk management tool analysis, alternate sourcing and support stakeholders during the qualification process. Build and sustain a network with people in relevant related business areas to ensure knowledge transfer and sharing of best practices. Build and sustain good relationship with suppliers’ account management to make sure that suppliers understand and support NXP’s needs. Act as a first escalation point if problems with the suppliers occur and manage relationships with stakeholders and suppliers during the escalation process. Responsible for negotiation and implementation of contracts, working instructions and guidelines for users on how to deploy contracts.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree
• Previous working experience in Purchasing or Supply chain management preferably in Semiconductors or other Electronics related industry
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to communicate and present to executive management & leadership
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, Word)
• Strong analytical, presentation and negotiation skills
• Collaboration skills, must be able to co-ordinate and organize cross functional projects with stakeholders and suppliers (local/global level)
• Business ethical mindset and integrity
• SAP experience is preferable

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