Materials/Procurement Buyer

Broadcom Inc.; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Broadcom Inc. in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead indirect materials sourcing and support cost strategy. You will manage global procurement processes, policy adherence, and supplier negotiations to align with company objectives.

The role emphasizes spend analysis, supplier development, stakeholder collaboration, and governance improvements. You will work cross-functionally on projects such as waste reduction, packaging optimization, and asset

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience in procurement.
• Experience in Project management.
• Candidates with Oracle knowledge are an added advantage.
• Strong Microsoft Excel knowledge is required.
• Excellent problem solving & analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (English & Mandarin).
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Malaysian citizens or valid residence status.

Responsibilities

• Perform spent and cost analysis to identify savings and cost reduction opportunities.
• Source, select, manage and develop strategic regional suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts aligned with company strategy and regulations.
• Collaborate with internal customers to align strategies and tactics.
• Ensure procurement governance and drive process improvements.
• Support projects including waste recycling and asset disposal initiatives.

Skills

Cost analysis

Supplier sourcing

Negotiation

Project management

Excel

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Written & spoken English

Mandarin language

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Oracle knowledge

Job description

Job Description: Responsible for indirect materials sourcing of supplier to support cost structure and strategy. Responsible for Global Procurement Processes, Policies and Negotiation of price, contracts, terms and conditions. To strategize, implement and drive supplier integration / streamline to meet business and cost strategies.

Job Functions

Analysis: Perform Spent and Cost analysis to identify-communicate saving, cost reduction and avoidance opportunities and improvement programs to support business need. Supplier sourcing, selection, management and development: Responsible for the planning, assessment and development of strategic regional suppliers. Source, Select, Manage and Develop suppliers, Negotiate contracts on the basis of the company strategy and regulations. Internal stakeholders management: Collaborate with internal customers to synergize strategies and tactics. Provide good service to internal and external customers to improve the customer satisfaction. Handling queries or complaints from the end-users Procurement governance / Process Improvement: Comply with Procurement Governance. Monitor and drive improvement on Procurement policies. Formulating efficient and effective process, create indicator to monitor and measure progress and results. Project Management: Support projects approved by management; eg. Not limited to, waste recycling program involving electronics, plastic, finished products, raw materials, packaging items, assets disposal etc.

Requirements

Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent. At least 5 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position. Demonstrated experience in Project management. Candidates with Oracle knowledge have added advantage. Strong Microsoft Excel knowledge is a must. Other soft skills required: Excellent problem solving & Analytical skills, Strong Interpersonal skills, Good administrative skills, Strong Oral and written communication skills (proficiency in written and spoken English and Mandarin language) Preferably with good knowledge in manufacturing processes. Capable of working independently as well as in a team. Applicants should be Malaysian citizens or hold relevant residence status.

Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.

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