Manager, Group Sourcing

Kanry Search; Kulai; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Group Sourcing Manager to optimize procurement across Malaysia, China, Vietnam, and Indonesia. The role emphasizes strategic sourcing and supply chain transformation, impacting cost and efficiency. Candidates should have over 12 years in procurement, including leadership experience, with strong negotiation and supplier management skills required. This position offers an opportunity to lead initiatives that enhance supply chain resilience while complying with ESG standards.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in procurement/sourcing, including 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of various materials and procurement processes.
• Analytical and data-driven decision maker.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Group-wide sourcing strategies.
• Lead supplier consolidation initiatives to improve competitiveness.
• Implement digital sourcing tools for transparency and performance tracking.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Job description

The Group Sourcing Manager leads and optimizes end-to-end procurement and sourcing strategies across multiple countries (Malaysia, China, Vietnam, Indonesia). The role focuses on driving cost competitiveness, strengthening supply chain resilience, and ensuring ESG-aligned sourcing. It also supports business diversification into Consumer Electronics, Medical Life Sciences, and Automotive/EV while building long-term supplier partnerships and contributing to CAPEX and technology investment decisions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain Transformation

• Develop and execute Group-wide sourcing strategies to improve cost, quality, delivery, and risk control.
• Lead supplier consolidation and global/regional sourcing initiatives to improve competitiveness.
• Strengthen supply chain resilience in response to market shifts and customer needs.

Cost Competitiveness & Value Creation

• Lead annual cost-reduction programs with direct impact on profitability.
• Drive structured negotiations, supplier benchmarking, and TCO analyses.
• Support BU Heads in improving margins for Medical, EV, and box-build programs.
• Build and manage long-term strategic supplier partnerships.
• Enforce compliance with the Supplier Code of Conduct and ESG standards.
• Conduct supplier audits in line with RBA requirements and customer compliance needs.

Cross-Site & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with operations, finance, engineering, and BU teams to align sourcing strategies.
• Lead cross-country sourcing projects to leverage scale and harmonize contracts.
• Provide inputs for CAPEX, automation, and new technology vendor selection.

Process Excellence & Digitalization

• Implement digital sourcing tools and analytics for better transparency and performance tracking.
• Establish Group-wide sourcing KPIs (cost savings, OTD, quality, ESG compliance).
• Standardize procurement policies, workflows, and reporting across all sites.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 12+ years in procurement/sourcing, including 5+ years in regional or group leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost-down programs.
• Strong understanding of plastics, metals, resins, electronics, and automation procurement.
• Knowledge of ESG, RBA standards, and MNC customer audit requirements.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and cross-culture leadership capabilities.
• Analytical, data-driven decision maker capable of executing cross-border initiatives.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have in a procurement role?
• How many years of auditing experience do you have?