Global Category Manager: Strategic Sourcing & Metals

Frencken Mechatronics (M) Sdn. Bhd.; Kota Samarahan; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Frencken Mechatronics (M) Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a Category Manager to develop global sourcing and category plans for metalwork, machining, and assembly components.

You will partner with Engineering, Operations and Quality to drive cost competitiveness, supply continuity and supplier performance across regions. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, at least 5 years in procurement or sourcing with 3 years in category management, and strong negotiation, analytics and ERP (SAP)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years procurement or sourcing experience, 3+ years in category management.
• Experience with sheet metal, precision machining, fabrication, and metal components preferred.
• ERP experience (SAP preferred) and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for assigned commodities (sheet metal, machining, raw materials, assemblies).
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to align strategies with objectives.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships through reviews and continuous improvements.
• Lead sourcing activities, supplier selection, negotiations and cost reduction programs.
• Monitor market trends, pricing, supplier capabilities and industry developments.
• Guide regional procurement teams to execute strategies and meet objectives.
• Escalate category-related supplier and supply chain issues when needed.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Cost optimization

Supply risk mitigation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Negotiation skills

Cross-functional work

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related

Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering background preferred

Tools

SAP

Procurement analytics tools

Job description

Frencken Mechatronics (M) Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a Category Manager to develop global sourcing and category plans for metalwork, machining, and assembly components.

You will partner with Engineering, Operations and Quality to drive cost competitiveness, supply continuity and supplier performance across regions. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, at least 5 years in procurement or sourcing with 3 years in category management, and strong negotiation, analytics and ERP (SAP)