Global Procurement & Supply Assurance Lead

Agilent Technologies; George Town; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Agilent Technologies in Penang, Malaysia seeks a seasoned procurement professional to lead global material sourcing and supply assurance for high-tech and life sciences environments.

The role emphasizes supplier relationship management, SAP/Ariba proficiency, and cross-functional collaboration for new product introductions. A degree with 7+ years experience, plus strong English, is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ Degree in Business Administration or equivalent.
• Typically 7 years procurement/supply management experience.
• Experience with SAP and Ariba and procurement analytics.
• Fluent in English language, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage the procurement of materials from a global supply base to support worldwide requirements.
• Assure procurement and inventory management of high-technology or life sciences materials, equipment or services.
• Coordinate material sourcing for new product introductions in collaboration with R&D and manage supplier relations.
• Establish professional relationships with suppliers and manage delivery expectations and forecasting.
• Analyze MRP, establish release methodologies, and maintain SAP material master and inventories.

Job description

Agilent Technologies in Penang, Malaysia seeks a seasoned procurement professional to lead global material sourcing and supply assurance for high-tech and life sciences environments.

The role emphasizes supplier relationship management, SAP/Ariba proficiency, and cross-functional collaboration for new product introductions. A degree with 7+ years experience, plus strong English, is required.