Lead Buyer - Direct Materials

Ambition; Selangor; Sur place; MYR 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ambition is seeking a Lead Buyer, Direct Materials to own strategic sourcing for mechanical components and direct materials. You will lead category strategies, supplier evaluation, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams.

You will drive cost reduction, analyze BOMs, and manage supplier performance within an international procurement context. Strong negotiation and ERP experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of procurement, sourcing, category management, or supply chain within manufacturing.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and category strategy development.

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute category strategies for mechanical components to ensure cost competitiveness.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including supplier evaluation, selection, negotiation, and development.
• Drive cost reduction and value engineering through TCO analysis and supplier collaboration.
• Align sourcing with engineering, quality, production, and operations requirements.
• Review BOMs to identify standardization and supplier consolidation opportunities.
• Conduct market intelligence, spend analysis, and supplier benchmarking.

Connaissances

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical capabilities

Formation

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or technical discipline

Outils

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Description du poste

Lead Buyer, Direct Materials

Are you a strategic procurement professional with a strong technical background and a passion for driving cost optimization, supplier development, and sourcing excellence?

Our client, a global leader in industrial technology and machinery solutions, is seeking an experienced Lead Buyer, Direct Materials to take ownership of strategic sourcing and category management activities for mechanical components and engineering-related direct materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies for mechanical and drawing-based components to ensure cost competitiveness, quality, and supply continuity.


• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including supplier identification, evaluation, selection, negotiation, and development.


• Drive cost reduction and value engineering initiatives through cost analysis, total cost of ownership (TCO), and supplier collaboration.


• Partner closely with Engineering, Quality, Production, and Operations teams to align sourcing strategies with technical and business requirements.


• Review and analyze Bills of Materials (BOMs) to identify opportunities for standardization, supplier consolidation, and cost optimization.


• Conduct market intelligence, spend analysis, supplier benchmarking, and sourcing strategy development.


• Monitor supplier performance, manage supply risks, and implement mitigation plans to ensure business continuity.


• Support localization, new product introduction, prototyping, and machine transfer projects.


• Collaborate with regional and global procurement teams to align sourcing strategies and supplier development initiatives.


• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, procedures, and quality management standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.


• Minimum 5 years of procurement, sourcing, category management, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment.


• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and category strategy development.


• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical components, engineering drawings, and manufacturing processes.


• Ability to interpret and analyze BOMs and understand key cost drivers.


• Experience driving supplier development, localization, and cost reduction initiatives.


• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills.


• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint with strong analytical capabilities.


• Experience using ERP systems, preferably SAP.


• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and international environment.

Preferred Experience

• Industrial machinery manufacturing


• Automation equipment


• Capital equipment manufacturing


• Precision engineering


• Engineering-driven manufacturing environments

What's in It for You

• Opportunity to join a globally recognized technology organization.


• Strategic role with significant influence on procurement performance and supplier partnerships.


• Exposure to regional and global sourcing initiatives.


• Collaborative environment working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams.


• Career growth within an international organization.

Interested?

If you are a technically strong procurement professional with experience in strategic sourcing, supplier development, and direct material categories, we would love to hear from you.

JTK Number: JTKSM 995 | Company Registration Number: 201301019088 (1048918-T)