Global Project Procurement Lead

AIXTRON SE; George Town; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

AIXTRON SE is seeking a Project Purchasing Manager for its Batu Kawan, Penang site in Malaysia. The role leads all procurement activities for equipment assembly projects, coordinating with Engineering, Production and Quality teams to meet schedules and budgets.

The position requires a strong background in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and project management, with fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia. Travel to supplier locations and occasional HQ visits may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in business, engineering or related field.
• 10–12 years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience with 5+ years in leadership.
• Familiarity with Asian semiconductor supply chain.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and BOMs.
• Strong communication, negotiation and project management skills.
• Data-driven mindset with analytical capabilities.
• Proven people management and mentoring ability.
• Proficiency in SAP and MS Office preferred.
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage project procurement and execution from innovation to production.
• Manage procurement cycle incl. RFQ, quotes, supplier negotiations and selection.
• Monitor budget, cost control and on-time delivery for projects.
• Expe dite critical parts as needed.
• Lead cost-reduction initiatives and value engineering with suppliers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Represent procurement in project discussions and align with global strategies.
• Coach and develop the project purchasing team.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and ensure audit readiness.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Supplier management

Negotiation skills

Cost analysis

Project management

BOM reading

Communication

SAP

MS Office

English language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Supply Chain, or related disciplines

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

AIXTRON SE is seeking a Project Purchasing Manager for its Batu Kawan, Penang site in Malaysia. The role leads all procurement activities for equipment assembly projects, coordinating with Engineering, Production and Quality teams to meet schedules and budgets.

The position requires a strong background in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and project management, with fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia. Travel to supplier locations and occasional HQ visits may be needed.