Lead Category Manager

SanDisk; Batu Kawan; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SanDisk in Malaysia (Penang) seeks a Lead Category Manager to drive strategic procurement and supplier relationships in a hybrid work environment. You will develop global commodity strategies, coordinate with engineering, quality, finance, planning and operations, and lead negotiations to optimize cost, quality and delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor degree or above and 8+ years in procurement, with deep semiconductor or mechanical supply chain experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or above in any relevant field.
• At least 8 years procurement experience.
• In-depth knowledge on Semiconductor or Mechanical Supply Chain.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Self-motivated and able to collaborate cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to achieve organizational objectives.
• Coordinate with departments, stakeholders and suppliers to drive initiatives.
• Create, leads and implements global commodity strategies with cross-functional teams.
• Lead contract and price negotiations, should cost analyses to reduce total cost of ownership.
• Identify, analyze and address challenges and supply market dynamics.
• Establish and manage supplier performance evaluation and improvement processes.

Skills

Office skills

Education

Bachelor degree or above

Job description

General Information

Job Name

Lead Category Manager

Country/Region

Malaysia

State

Pulau Pinang (Penang)

City

Batu Kawan

Work Location

Penang SDSM Office

Work Mode

Employees work in a hybrid mode

Exemption Status

Exempt

Business Function

Strategic Sourcing

Employment Type

Full-time

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today's needs and tomorrow's next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we're living in and that we have the power to shape.

Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality.

Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward.

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategic Planning and Project: Develop and implement strategies to achieve organizational objectives, managing strategic projects and timelines efficiently.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with other departments, stakeholders, and external partners to facilitate projects, drive initiatives, and resolve issues.
• Creates, leads and implements global commodity strategies: Work with business stakeholders (engineering, quality, finance, planning, materials and operations), facilitate commodity communications, including commodity councils, strategies, market and landscape updates, creates and implements global commodity strategies.
• Negotiations: Lead on contract & price negotiations, competitive analysis & should cost to reduce total cost of ownership and increase supplier value
• Problem-Solving: Identify, analyze, and address challenges and obstacles, often involving complex or highly technical issues.
• Set up "should cost" study and lead negotiation with suppliers to achieve yearly cost reduction.
• Establish, implement, and administer system and process to evaluate, monitor, report and manage supplier performance and improvement (incl. QBR's).
• Monitor commodity market trends, effectively reflect market dynamic in terms of supply, cost, etc.
• Identify potential sources or suppliers in business manner.
• Identify, develop and manage relationships with existing and potential suppliers to meet the established cost, quality and delivery targets.
• Collaborate with NPI, Engineering, Quality and Operations to effectively manage NPI procurement related activities.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor degree or above with any relevant field.
• At least 8 years+ procurement related experience.
• In-depth knowledge on Semiconductor or Mechanical Supply Chain
• Proven ability to achieve results in a fast moving, dynamic environment.
• Self-motivated and self-directed, but demonstrated ability to work well with people.
• Proven desire to work as a team member, both on the same team and outside of the team.
• Ability to troubleshoot and analyze complex problems.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Influential and persuasive relationships with senior / executive management internally and with suppliers

Skills:

• Good computer skill on Office software (PPT, Excel, Word).

Notice to Candidates

Sandisk thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Sandisk is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [e-mail] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Additional Information

Sandisk thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Sandisk is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [e-mail] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.