Global Materials & Supply Chain Director

Private Advertiser; Kulai; On-site; MYR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a Director, Materials Management to lead the end-to-end materials and supply chain functions in a fast-moving, global environment. The role emphasizes demand planning, procurement execution, and supplier management across EMS/electronics contexts.

The candidate will drive cost efficiency, inventory performance, and cross-functional collaboration with operations, engineering, quality, and global teams. A strong P&L orientation and hands-on leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of supply chain experience.
• Strategic leadership and transformation experience.
• Customer-facing roles with escalation management.
• P&L management or strong financial acumen tied to supply chain performance.
• Project management and New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Supplier management and sourcing, including mechanical commodities.
• Experience in EMS, electronics manufacturing, or high-mix environments.
• Deep procurement, inventory planning, and risk management knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full spectrum of materials and supply chain functions.
• Plan & Buy (demand planning and procurement execution).
• Inventory management and optimization.
• Indirect purchasing; warehouse operations, logistics, and compliance.
• Drive supply assurance strategies for continuity in global supply.
• Own supplier management including performance, development, and risk mitigation.
• Strategic sourcing, pricing, and cost optimization.
• Oversee New Product Introduction (NPI) and project management execution.
• Serve as a key customer interface, aligning on performance and escalations.
• Take ownership of P&L-relevant supply chain levers to improve margins.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, engineering, quality, and global teams.
• Lead transformation initiatives to improve efficiency, resilience, and scalability.
• Build a high-performing organization with accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic leadership

NPI experience

Supplier management

P&L management

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Sourcing & procurement

EMS / electronics exposure

Risk management

Logistics & warehousing

Job description

Private Advertiser is seeking a Director, Materials Management to lead the end-to-end materials and supply chain functions in a fast-moving, global environment. The role emphasizes demand planning, procurement execution, and supplier management across EMS/electronics contexts.

The candidate will drive cost efficiency, inventory performance, and cross-functional collaboration with operations, engineering, quality, and global teams. A strong P&L orientation and hands-on leadership are essential.