Materials Director

Private Advertiser; Kulai; Presencial; MYR 450.000 - 650.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Private Advertiser is seeking a Director, Materials Management to lead the end-to-end materials and supply chain functions in a fast-moving, global environment. The role emphasizes demand planning, procurement execution, and supplier management across EMS/electronics contexts.

The candidate will drive cost efficiency, inventory performance, and cross-functional collaboration with operations, engineering, quality, and global teams. A strong P&L orientation and hands-on leadership are essential.

Formación

• Minimum 20 years of supply chain experience.
• Strategic leadership and transformation experience.
• Customer-facing roles with escalation management.
• P&L management or strong financial acumen tied to supply chain performance.
• Project management and New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Supplier management and sourcing, including mechanical commodities.
• Experience in EMS, electronics manufacturing, or high-mix environments.
• Deep procurement, inventory planning, and risk management knowledge.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the full spectrum of materials and supply chain functions.
• Plan & Buy (demand planning and procurement execution).
• Inventory management and optimization.
• Indirect purchasing; warehouse operations, logistics, and compliance.
• Drive supply assurance strategies for continuity in global supply.
• Own supplier management including performance, development, and risk mitigation.
• Strategic sourcing, pricing, and cost optimization.
• Oversee New Product Introduction (NPI) and project management execution.
• Serve as a key customer interface, aligning on performance and escalations.
• Take ownership of P&L-relevant supply chain levers to improve margins.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, engineering, quality, and global teams.
• Lead transformation initiatives to improve efficiency, resilience, and scalability.
• Build a high-performing organization with accountability and continuous improvement.

Conocimientos

Strategic leadership

NPI experience

Supplier management

P&L management

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Sourcing & procurement

EMS / electronics exposure

Risk management

Logistics & warehousing

Descripción del empleo

As the Director, Materials Management, you will:

Lead the full spectrum of materials and supply chain functions, including:

Plan & Buy (demand planning and procurement execution)

Inventory management and optimisation

Indirect purchasing

Warehouse operations, logistics, and compliance

Drive supply assurance strategies, ensuring continuity in a complex global supply environment

Own and lead supplier management, including:

Supplier performance, development, and risk mitigation

Strategic sourcing, pricing, and cost optimisation

Low-complexity mechanical sourcing

Oversee New Product Introduction (NPI) and project management execution, ensuring successful product ramps aligned with customer timelines

Serve as a key customer interface, building strong relationships and ensuring alignment on supply chain performance, commitments, and escalations

Take ownership of P&L-relevant supply chain levers, driving cost efficiency, inventory performance, and margin improvement

Partner cross-functionally with operations, engineering, quality, and global supply chain teams to deliver business objectives

Lead transformation initiatives to improve efficiency, resilience, and scalability

Build and develop a high-performing organization, fostering a culture of accountability, agility, and continuous improvement

Requirements

Minimum 20 years of supply chain experience, combining:

Strategic leadership and transformation

Strong hands-on execution in fast-paced environments

Customer-facing roles with direct engagement and escalation management

P&L management or strong financial acumen tied to supply chain performance

Project management and New Product Introduction (NPI)

Supplier management and sourcing, including mechanical commodities

Experience in EMS, electronics manufacturing, or high-mix environments, preferably within:

Medical, life sciences, or other highly regulated industries

Deep expertise across:

Procurement and strategic sourcing

Inventory and materials planning

Supply assurance and risk management

Logistics, warehousing, and trade compliance

Strong leadership presence with experience managing large, cross-functional teams and influencing senior stakeholders

Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, complex global supply chain environment