Lead Buyer

Körber; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Körber in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Category Manager for mechanical components to own and drive sourcing strategy at the organization. You will lead supplier identification, evaluation, and development, ensuring cost competitiveness, quality, and supply reliability across multiple programs.

Collaborating with Engineering, Quality, and Production, you will review BOMs, support localization, and drive cost reduction through TCO analysis.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years in procurement, sourcing, or related supply chain roles.
• Proven experience in category management, strategic sourcing, and supplier development.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical/electrical components, material standards, and engineering drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret BOMs and understand cost drivers.
• Strong analytical skills with Excel/PowerPoint; data-driven proposals.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the category strategy for mechanical components, including drawing-based parts, ensuring cost competitiveness, quality, and supply reliability.
• Lead sourcing and supplier management activities, including supplier identification, evaluation, and development.
• Drive cost optimization and value engineering using TCO and cost analysis for sustainable savings.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production to review technical requirements and align with product needs.
• Review BOMs to identify cost reduction, standardization, and supplier consolidation opportunities.
• Manage supplier performance and supply risk, implementing mitigation actions as needed.
• Lead localization, prototyping, and machine transfer projects with timely sourcing and stakeholder alignment.
• Collaborate with global purchasing teams to align sourcing strategies and support supplier development.
• Operate under delegated purchasing authority and ensure compliance with internal policies and ISO standards.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Cost optimization

Cost analysis

BOM interpretation

Data analysis

Communication

Negotiation

Localization initiatives

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Job description

In compliance to ISO standards 9001:2015, 14001:2015 and 45001:2023

Your Role In Our Team

• Own and drive the category strategy for mechanical components, including drawing-based parts, ensuring cost competitiveness, quality, and supply reliability.
• Lead sourcing and supplier management activities, including supplier identification, evaluation, and development in line with business and technical requirements.
• Drive cost optimization and value engineering initiatives, using total cost of ownership (TCO) and cost analysis to deliver sustainable savings.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production to review technical requirements, support localization initiatives, and ensure alignment with product needs.
• Conduct market and spend analysis, benchmark suppliers, and define mid- to long-term sourcing strategies for the assigned category.
• Review bills of materials (BOMs) across products and machines to identify opportunities for cost reduction, standardization, and supplier consolidation.
• Manage supplier performance and supply risk, including market developments, capacity constraints, and business continuity exposure, and implement mitigation actions where needed.
• Lead and support localization, prototyping, and machine transfer projects by ensuring timely sourcing and technical alignment with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with global purchasing teams to align sourcing strategies and support supplier development initiatives.
• Operate within delegated purchasing authority and ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and applicable ISO standards.

Your Profile

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or related supply chain functions, preferably within a manufacturing or project-based environment.
• Proven experience in category management, strategic sourcing, and supplier development.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical/electrical components, material standards, and engineering drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret BOMs and understand cost drivers.
• Strong analytical skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; ability to present data-driven insights and proposals.
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP).
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across different levels and functions.