Global Sourcing & Supply Assurance Specialist

AU00 Agilent Technologies Australia Pty Ltd; Penang; On-site; MYR 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Agilent Technologies seeks an experienced procurement professional for its Penang operations to manage global material sourcing and supply assurance across product lifecycles. The role collaborates with R&D on NPI sourcing and requires strong supplier management and ERP proficiency.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree with about 7 years in procurement, including SAP/Ariba experience, and are fluent in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field; typically 7 years procurement/supply management experience.
• Experience in SAP, Ariba, procurement processes and inventory evaluation tools.
• Analytical skills and ability to evaluate inventory levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently to achieve results.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage 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, and/or services.
• Coordinate material sourcing for NPI projects in collaboration with R&D; manage supplier relationships and commodity plans.
• Establish and maintain supplier relationships; set delivery expectations and monitor performance; expedite when needed.
• Analyze MRP for accuracy, determine release methodology, maintain SAP parameters, resolve disruptions, and manage inventory plans.
• Collaborate with global counterparts to meet operational needs and contribute to commodity strategy.

Skills

Procurement / supply management

Inventory analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

Agilent Technologies seeks an experienced procurement professional for its Penang operations to manage global material sourcing and supply assurance across product lifecycles. The role collaborates with R&D on NPI sourcing and requires strong supplier management and ERP proficiency.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree with about 7 years in procurement, including SAP/Ariba experience, and are fluent in English.