Global Category Purchasing Manager – Electronics

WIN SOURCE; Penang; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

WIN SOURCE is seeking a Category Purchasing Manager to oversee key electronic component categories, leveraging sourcing experience and supplier networks to provide reliable supply solutions for global business needs.

The role emphasizes building strong supplier partnerships, managing complex sourcing projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams across regions to ensure supply continuity and competitive pricing.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in electronic components procurement or related supply chain roles.
• Strong knowledge of key electronic component categories and supplier networks.
• Understanding of manufacturers, market pricing trends and sourcing channels.
• Ability to independently develop reliable suppliers with competitive pricing and lead times.
• Strong negotiation, supplier evaluation and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of electronic component quality requirements, authenticity, traceability and risk management.
• Proactive mindset, ownership and strong cross-cultural communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to conduct professional business communication in English or the local language.

Responsibilities

• Category Purchasing: Manage sourcing activities for one or more key electronic component categories by leveraging product knowledge, industry experience and existing sourcing channels.
• Supplier Channel Development: Develop and maintain core suppliers with advantages in pricing, inventory, lead time or supply capability.
• Market Insights & Sourcing Opportunities: Track pricing, inventory, market demand and lifecycle changes to identify valuable sourcing opportunities.
• Critical Sourcing Projects: Handle complex sourcing requirements, shortage materials and EOL components through quotation, negotiation and project execution.
• Supplier Partnership Management: Build stable relationships with manufacturers, authorized distributors, independent distributors and professional channel partners.
• Supply Chain Security & Quality: Focus on product authenticity, traceability, supplier reliability and supply continuity while working with quality teams to manage sourcing risks.
• Global Business Support: Collaborate with sales, procurement and supply chain teams to support key customers and business initiatives.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Sourcing knowledge

Supplier relationships

Market judgment

Negotiation skills

Quality knowledge

Cross-cultural communication

English/local language

Job description

WIN SOURCE is seeking a Category Purchasing Manager to oversee key electronic component categories, leveraging sourcing experience and supplier networks to provide reliable supply solutions for global business needs.

The role emphasizes building strong supplier partnerships, managing complex sourcing projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams across regions to ensure supply continuity and competitive pricing.