Commodity / Sourcing Specialist

V.S. INDUSTRY BERHAD; Kulai; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company located in Kulai, Malaysia is seeking an experienced sourcing professional to lead commodity teams and manage sourcing activities. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Business Studies or Electrical Engineering and at least 3 years of experience in supply chain management. Responsibilities include negotiating costs, overseeing RFQ processes, and developing sourcing strategies aligned with business goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of working experience in sourcing or supply chain management.
• Experience within the EMS or manufacturing industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a commodity team in sourcing activities from initiation to project completion.
• Supervise RFQ processes and conduct cost studies and analyses.
• Negotiate costs to achieve the lowest cost solutions.

Skills

Sourcing

Supply Chain Management

Cost Negotiation

Education

Degree in Business Studies/Administration or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least a Degree in Business Studies/Administration, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent field.
• Minimum of 3 years of working experience in sourcing or supply chain management within the EMS or manufacturing industry.
• Must be able to work in the Senai, Johor area.

Job Description

• Lead a commodity team in sourcing activities from initiation to completion for assigned projects, ensuring BOM cost submissions meet timeline and budget requirements.
• Super RFQ processes, cost studies, comparisons, and analyses; prepare supplier allocation proposals and coordinate new vendor setups.
• Strategically plan and execute RFQ events; participate in cost negotiations to achieve the lowest cost solutions and support annual cost reduction initiatives.
• Attend internal and external meetings with customers, ensuring all stakeholder and customer requirements are fulfilled.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with business goals.
• Analyze and monitor commodity market trends to support sourcing decisions.