Global Strategic Sourcing Leader — Cost Savings & Negotiation

Microchip Technology Inc.; Penang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead strategic sourcing across multiple categories. You will build supplier relationships, run end-to-end sourcing, negotiate contracts, and drive cost savings while ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.

You will collaborate with engineering, R&D, and finance, manage supplier performance, and contribute to sustainability initiatives in a global, multi-national setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or engineering.
• 7–10 years in procurement or SCM in a multinational setting.
• Strong negotiation, analytics, and PM skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience delivering cost savings and efficiency gains.
• Knowledge of global supply chain dynamics and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans aligned with business objectives.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing, market analysis, RFP/RFQ, supplier evaluation, and contract negotiations.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders to meet business needs.
• Identify and onboard new suppliers to drive cost savings and risk mitigation.
• Analyze spend data and market trends to identify opportunities.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with SLAs.
• Collaborate with engineering, R&D, and product management for new introductions and NPI to production procurement.
• Lead cross-functional sourcing projects and present reports to senior management.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Sourcing

Project management

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management / related field

CPSM / CIPS certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics ERP

Job description

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead strategic sourcing across multiple categories. You will build supplier relationships, run end-to-end sourcing, negotiate contracts, and drive cost savings while ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.

You will collaborate with engineering, R&D, and finance, manage supplier performance, and contribute to sustainability initiatives in a global, multi-national setting.