Material Sourcing Lead

Compart Systems Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.; Kulim; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Compart Systems Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a procurement professional to lead sourcing for direct and indirect materials, manage supplier relationships, and collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams.

The role emphasizes cost reduction, lead-time optimization, and risk mitigation. The successful candidate will mentor a team, leverage ERP and analytics tools, and ensure regulatory compliance (REACH, RoHS) while supporting new product development and sustainable

Qualifications

• Mandarin fluency is required, both spoken and written.
• Experience in strategic sourcing and supplier management.
• Familiar with ERP systems and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and develop team members to ensure effective performance.
• Monitor job progress and provide regular feedback.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for direct/indirect materials.
• Identify, evaluate, and select potential suppliers; negotiate contracts.
• Monitor supplier performance for quality, delivery, and cost.
• Align material specs with Production, Engineering and Quality teams.
• Manage inventory to minimize costs and ensure timely material availability.
• Support new product development by sourcing materials for prototypes and scaling production.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives and supplier diversification.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., REACH, RoHS) and ethical sourcing.

Skills

Mandarin proficiency

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Supervise, mentor, and develop team members, ensuring they have the skills and resources to perform their duties effectively.

Monitor job progress and provide regular feedback.

Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Develop and implement sourcing strategies for direct/indirect materials (e.g., raw materials, components, MRO)

Develop and implement sourcing strategies to meet the organization's material needs, considering cost, quality, lead times, and risk.

Identify, evaluate, and select potential suppliers, negotiating contracts and establishing relationships.

Monitor supplier performance, ensuring they meet quality, delivery, and cost requirements.

Analyse market trends, supplier capabilities, and cost drivers to identify opportunities for cost reduction and risk mitigation.

Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers. resolve performance issues proactively.

Communicate effectively with suppliers, addressing any issues or concerns promptly.

Negotiate favourable terms and conditions with suppliers.

Lead supplier identification, qualification, and evaluation processes

Partner with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to align material specifications and sourcing decisions.

Manage inventory levels to minimize costs and ensure timely availability of materials.

Support new product development (NPD) by sourcing materials for prototypes and scaling production.

Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives, such as vendor consolidation, bulk purchasing, or alternate sourcing strategies.

Monitor and analyse material costs to identify areas for improvement. Track and report savings against organizational targets

Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., REACH, RoHS) and ethical sourcing practices.

Promote sustainable sourcing initiatives and supplier diversity programs.

Monitor supply chain risks (geopolitical, logistical, supplier financial health) and develop contingency plans.

Diversify supplier base to minimize disruptions.

Utilize ERP systems and analytics tools (Excel, Power BI) to track KPIs (OTD, quality, cost savings).

Maintain accurate supplier and material data records.

Must be proficient in Mandarin, both spoken and written.

Our Commitment:

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Compart Systems Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. is an equal opportunity employer. Compart is committed to and reaffirms its support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices, and procedures on the basis of ethnicity, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.