Indirect Buyer (Indirect Regional Supplier Manager)

gradmalaysia.com; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in supply chain management is seeking an Indirect Regional Supplier Manager in Kuala Lumpur. The role focuses on optimizing cost and quality through strategic supplier relationships, requiring strong negotiation skills and experience in supply chain functions. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and have a passion for driving supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master's degree required.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in supply chain or related fields.
• Certifications like APICS or PMI are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships and performance.
• Drive negotiations and contract strategies with suppliers.
• Provide market intelligence to internal collaborators.

Skills

Supplier Relationship Management

Negotiation

Market Intelligence

Cost Optimization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Management, Engineering, or Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Indirect Buyer (Indirect Regional Supplier Manager)

We are looking for an Indirect Regional Supplier Manager who is passionate about optimizing cost, supply, and quality. This opportunity allows you to drive strategic supplier relationships and make a significant impact on our global supply chain.

Responsibilities & Tasks

• Manage Supplier Relationship Regionally (in Malaysia)
• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned suppliers in the category.
• Perform commercial supplier qualification activities to ensure the commercial development of strategic suppliers.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with suppliers while effectively resolving supplier performance and capability issues to ensure alignment with Micron's strategic direction.
• Ensure suppliers align with Micron's code-of-conduct programs and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Communicate key supplier management updates and decisions to multiple levels in the organization, including Executive Leadership.
• Enlist senior management, when appropriate, to help reinforce dedication and involvement from suppliers.
• Provide the voice of the supply base to Micron and the voice of Micron to the supply base.
• Identify and Implement Supplier-Related Savings Levers
• Participate in supplier segmentation and strategic goal setting.
• Provide market intelligence and category price trends to relevant internal collaborators on a disciplined schedule.
• Apply should-cost models for assigned categories that are benchmarked and relevant to the global marketplace.
• Be the knowledge hub for the assigned category, sharing insights with collaborators for better planning and execution.
• Drive Negotiations with Suppliers for Sustaining Purchases
• Lead or participate in negotiations for contract extensions and renewals, renegotiation of prices, transfers, etc.
• Coordinate with the Category Sourcing Manager (where relevant) or lead sourcing events/RFQ process into bundled negotiation.
• Incorporate savings targets and contract requirements into negotiations.
• Develop a contract strategy for suppliers in assigned categories and build, negotiate, monitor, and enforce contracted terms and conditions.
• Engage with team members to establish a complete view of supplier performance.
• Collect and relay site-specific priorities to suppliers.
• Own and manage overall Strategic Supplier relationships within the assigned categories.
• Collaborate internally to drive and develop key performance measures/metrics for key regional Suppliers and monitor supplier performance against these expectations to ensure continuous supplier improvement.
• Lead in coordinating and delivering on strategic supplier events, such as Quarterly Business Reviews, Annual Supplier Evaluations, and Executive Review Meetings.
  

Requirement

• Required: Bachelor/Master's Degree in Business, Business Administration/ Management, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field of study.
• Good to have certification: APICS, PMI, CPM, CPSM, or other related fields of study.
• Knowledge in SAP is an added advantage.
• Knowledge in Excel and PowerPoint will be an added advantage
• 1-2 years of experience in any of the following: Engineering, Construction, Tool install / Hook up, Quantity Surveyor, Purchasing/Procurement, Supplier/Partner Relations/Supply Chain