Director of Sourcing (Regional)

Plexus Corp.; Penang; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Corp. seeks a Sourcing Manager in Penang to develop effective sourcing strategies and ensure the implementation of global policies within the Electronic Manufacturing Services Industry. Responsibilities include cost reduction strategy oversight, procurement excellence, data management, and team development. Ideal candidates have a strong procurement background with skills in negotiation, project management, and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Job-related technical experiences and competency is an added advantage.
• Strong experience driving KPIs.
• Demonstrated commodity management expertise.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and set the targets for the quarterly cost reduction strategy.
• Develop and execute sourcing and supply chain strategies.
• Be part of the global sourcing management team.
• Develop tools and processes to measure and manage the supplier base.
• Proactively monitor marketplace conditions related to product costing.

Skills

Procurement

Supply Chain

Logistics

Negotiation

Project Management

Data Analysis

Decision Making

Job description

Purpose Statement: Develop an effective sourcing organization for the commodity families assigned within the Electronic Manufacturing Services Industry for the markets that we serve, focusing on lowest total cost of ownership and best in class flexibility to ensure maximum customer satisfaction. Defines the group-wide sourcing strategy for commodity families assigned and steers its implementation. Ensures the development and deployment of related processes and policies throughout the corporation.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Monitor and sets the targets for the quarterly cost reduction strategy and activities together with the VP of Global sourcing.
• Develop and execute sourcing and supply chain strategies that maximize working capital and ROIC.
• Will be a part of the global sourcing management team and will develop and drive the future strategies for the company within global sourcing in cooperation with its peers in the other regions.
• Develop tools and processes to measure and manage the supplier base.
• Proactively monitor marketplace conditions and manage data related to product costing and commodity index.
• Responsible to exemplify and hold their team accountable to demonstrating the Plexus Core Values. Leader will focus on evaluating potential, driving succession planning, and ensuring their employees receive the development and coaching required to realize their full potential.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• Possess job-related technical experiences and competency is an added advantage
• Procurement, supply chain, distribution, and logistics competence
• Strong experience driving KPIs
• Demonstrated commodity management expertise
• Proven negotiation and project management skills
• Ability to communicate at all levels within an organization
• Market Knowledge & Trends
• Strong data analysis and decision making capabilities
• Continuous improvement mindset