Global NPR Procurement Lead — Cost & Supplier Strategy

Nexperia; Kampung Malaysia Tambahan; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexperia is seeking a Global NPR Procurement Specialist to manage global NPR subcategories, including IT, People & Professional Services, and Utilities across Nexperia sites. You will develop strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost optimization to deliver best total cost of ownership.

You will work with internal stakeholders and international suppliers, lead negotiations, and participate in procurement transformation projects while traveling to Seremban roughly 2–3 times

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, or a related commercial discipline.
• Minimum 4+ years of procurement or sourcing experience, preferably within semiconductor, technology, manufacturing, or similar industries.
• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and procurement activities.
• Proficiency in Mandarin is an added advantage to support business communication and collaboration.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing international suppliers and working with global stakeholders across different regions.
• Excellent English communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cultures and organizational levels.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills in an international environment.
• Ability to work independently with a solution-oriented mindset while following established processes.
• Experience with procurement systems, contract management, and cost optimization initiatives is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel to Seremban approximately 2–3 times per month.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities for assigned global NPR categories, including supplier selection, sourcing strategies, market analysis, pricing development, and risk mitigation.
• Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with strategic and key suppliers while applying the 4-Buy Principle: Buy Right, Buy Low, Buy Little, and Buy On-Time.
• Lead sourcing initiatives to achieve cost savings, supplier consolidation, and improved procurement efficiency.
• Drive synergy opportunities across global sites by optimizing supplier portfolios and reducing unnecessary supplier complexity.
• Manage contract reviews and negotiations with strategic suppliers to ensure competitive terms and business value.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and provide effective procurement solutions.
• Guide stakeholders on the appropriate procurement channels and processes to ensure compliance and reduce maverick purchasing.
• Support early involvement in sourcing activities to maximize procurement contribution and value creation.
• Participate in system and process improvement projects to enhance procurement effectiveness.
• Promote best practices and support continuous improvement within the procurement team.
• Provide guidance, knowledge sharing, and development support to team members.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Procurement strategy

Supplier management

English communication

Mandarin language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, or related

Tools

Procurement systems

Job description

Nexperia is seeking a Global NPR Procurement Specialist to manage global NPR subcategories, including IT, People & Professional Services, and Utilities across Nexperia sites. You will develop strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost optimization to deliver best total cost of ownership.

You will work with internal stakeholders and international suppliers, lead negotiations, and participate in procurement transformation projects while traveling to Seremban roughly 2–3 times