Lead Category Manager, Procurement

Sandisk; Simpang Ampat; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandisk is seeking a Senior Category Manager for Indirect Materials across sites in China, Korea, and Taiwan. The role focuses on strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract governance, and efficient PO processing to ensure timely delivery and compliance with company policies.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in sourcing/purchasing, strong negotiation skills, and fluency in English and Mandarin, with hands-on ERP/MS Office experience.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent. An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field is a plus.
• Experience: 8+ years of experience in sourcing & purchasing role.

Responsibilities

• Strategic sourcing and supplier negotiation skills.
• Own strategic supplier relationships, driving cost, service levels, innovation, and contractual compliance.
• Lead quarterly and annual business reviews with key suppliers to assess performance and risks.
• Manage supplier escalations, dispute resolution, and corrective action plans.
• Drive supplier rationalization to reduce complexity and maximize leverage.
• Ensure contracts reflect negotiated pricing, terms, and risk protections.
• Create and process purchase orders based on approved requisitions and ensure accuracy.
• Communicate with suppliers to confirm orders, delivery times, and product availability.
• Verify supplier invoices match purchase orders and process payments.
• Provide administrative support to procurement and prepare reports on activity.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiation

Vendor management

Contract governance

PO processing

Invoice reconciliation

Communication

English & Mandarin

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor’s in Business / Supply Chain

Tools

ERP software

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

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

This role is responsible for Indirect Material sourcing activities, negotiations, supplier management, purchase order processing, contract administration and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services covering sites at China, Korea & Taiwan. Senior Category Manager to partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure timely procurement of indirect materials and services while balancing cost, quality, service, and supply continuity. This role ensures that both sourcing & purchasing activities are processed efficiently, accurately, and in alignment with company policies.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Strategic sourcing and supplier negotiation skills
• Effective purchasing negotiation combines market intelligence, structured preparation, disciplined trade-offs, and strong stakeholder alignment to deliver sustainable value while managing commercial, legal, and operational risk.

Supplier & Performance Management

• Own strategic supplier relationships, driving accountability for cost, service levels, innovation, and contractual compliance
• Lead quarterly and annual business reviewswith key suppliers to assess performance, risks, and continuous improvement opportunities
• Manage supplier escalations, dispute resolution, and corrective action plans as needed
• Drive supplier rationalization and entitlement strategieesto reduce complexity and maximize leverage

Contract & Governance Management

• Ensure contracts accurately reflect negotiated pricing, commercial terms, deliverables, and risk protections
• Partner with Legal to standardize and improve sourcing and contract lifecycle processes, templates, and governance models

Purchase Order Processing

• Create and process purchase orders (POs) based on approved requisitions and ensure accuracy in details such as quantity, pricing, and delivery terms.
• Submit POs to suppliers and follow up on confirmation and delivery schedules.
• Ensure timely and accurate updates in procurement software or ERP systems.

Vendor Communication

• Communicate with suppliers to confirm orders, delivery times, and product availability.
• Resolve any basic issues related to orders, including delivery delays, invoice discrepancies, and item shortages.
• Maintain professional and positive relationships with vendors.

Invoice Verification

• Work with the finance and accounts payable teams to verify that supplier invoices match purchase orders and resolve any discrepancies.
• Ensure timely processing of invoices for payment to suppliers.

Administrative Support

• Provide general administrative support to the purchasing department, including filing, responding to inquiries, and assisting with supplier documentation.
• Assist with preparing reports on procurement activities such as open orders, delivery schedules, and purchase spend.
• Compliance and Policy Adherence:
• Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies and procedures.
• Support the team in ensuring that purchasing follows ethical standards and regulations.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify areas where the purchasing process can be streamlined and suggest improvements.
• Participate in training sessions to improve procurement knowledge and skills.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent. An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field is a plus.
• Experience: 8+years of experience in sourcing & purchasing role.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and terms is preferred.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and basic experience with ERP or procurement software is an advantage.
• Ability to work well in a team and manage multiple tasks.
• Good command of spokenand written English & Mandarin

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.

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