Director, Global Procurement & Supplier Strategy

One Search Consulting (Executive Search); Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search firm is seeking a sourcing manager for a US MNC in the semiconductor industry based in Penang. This role involves managing procurement strategies and negotiating with suppliers to optimize costs. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in semiconductor packaging, strong negotiation skills, and a background in Asia. A relevant degree and an MBA or procurement certification are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the design and assembly of semiconductor packages.
• Strong experience in conducting business in Asia.

Responsibilities

• Manage direct and indirect sourcing and procurements.
• Negotiate assembly and package pricing with suppliers.

Skills

Sourcing strategy development

Negotiation skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Business savviness

Education

BS or MS in materials science

MBA or CPSM certification

Job description

Our client is a US MNC in the Semiconductor industry.

This is a newly created role in Asia, reporting to US.

• Managing both direct and indirect sourcing and procurements.
• Develop sourcing strategy of OSAT including assembly, lead frame, and mold compound suppliers as well as tooling vendors
• Negotiate assembly and package pricing with suppliers to achieve or improve on cost roadmap
• Partner with engineering teams and suppliers· engineers to drive cost down through value engineering efforts
• Develop, maintain, and own a cost roadmap database that models all costs including fab, test, logistics, warehousing
• Work with the Product definition team to help developing the financial models of new products. Working with NPI team for NPI supplier identification, evaluation, design rule confirmation and RFQ.
• Support all administrative aspects of the sourcing function
• Organize, prepare, and run the quarterly business reviews with fabs and assembly suppliers

Experience

• Extensive experience in the design and assembly of semiconductor packages
• Strong communication skills at the executive level
• Strong experience in conducting business in Asia
• Strong analytical skills
• Outstanding negotiation skills
• Business savviness

Education

• BS or MS in materials science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or chemical engineering.
• MBA, CPSM or other procurement certification or training is a plus.