Procurement Manager

Inter Island Group Pte Ltd.; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Inter Island Group Pte Ltd. seeks an accomplished procurement leader to shape strategic supplier relationships and drive cost optimization across production and non-production materials.

You will oversee a 4–5 person sourcing team, push P2P digitization, and implement risk-mitigating supplier strategies in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 8+ years in strategic procurement/sourcing within manufacturing (EMS, electronics, automotive preferred), including 3+ years in a team leadership role.
• Experience managing production materials (plastics, chemicals, packaging) and non-production materials (investment, MRO, facility, tooling, services).
• Proven track record leading procurement transformation, P2P digitization, or commodity strategy development.
• Expertise in commodity strategy, TCO modeling, and supplier portfolio optimization.
• Strong people management, coaching, and change leadership capabilities.
• Ability to secure win-win agreements and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proficient in spend analytics, KPI tracking, and data-driven decision-making.
• Deep understanding of supply chain risk, EHS, ISO standards, and contract law.
• Hands-on experience with SAP or Oracle procurement modules; SRM familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute differentiated commodity strategies for production and non-production materials.
• Nominate strategic suppliers for ASL and manage supplier portfolios by commodity strategy.
• Monitor market dynamics and benchmark suppliers on delivery, quality, service, and cost.
• Lead end-to-end Supplier Lifecycle Management from onboarding to phase-out.
• Identify high-risk commodities and implement contingency plans for continuity and compliance.
• Achieve annual cost savings (3-5% annually, 15% cumulative by 2028) through negotiations and contract structuring.
• Drive VA/VE initiatives with suppliers and validate savings through post-project evaluations.
• Support NPI and project launches through Early Purchasing Involvement and supplier collaboration.
• Resolve escalated operational issues within defined escalation protocols.
• Implement LTAs, consignment models, tooling contracts, and other strategic sourcing instruments.
• Analyze metrics monthly and present procurement roadmaps to leadership; collaborate cross-functionally.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Team leadership

P2P digitization

Commodity strategy

Spend analytics

Power BI

Excel

Contract law

SAP/Oracle

Stakeholder management

Supply chain risk

EHS knowledge

ISO standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle procurement

SRM platforms

Job description

Job Description
1. Strategic Commodity & Supplier Leadership

Develop and execute differentiated commodity strategies for production (e.g., Plastic Resin, Packaging, EE&EM) and non-production materials (e.g., MRO, Facility, Tooling, Consumables) based on spend analysis, business needs, and product line requirements

Nominate strategic suppliers for Silitech's Approved Supplier List (ASL) by commodity strategy, ensuring balanced supplier portfolios and risk mitigation

Monitor global/local market dynamics and benchmark existing suppliers on delivery, quality, service, and cost performance

Communicate macroeconomic and geopolitical developments monthly (inflation, FX, supply disruptions) to enable proactive business decisions

Lead end-to-end Supplier Lifecycle Management (SLM) from onboarding, performance evaluation, development, to phase-out

Identify high-risk commodities and implement contingency plans to ensure supply continuity and compliance

Achieve and track annual cost savings (3-5% annually, 15% cumulative by 2028) through strategic negotiations, TCO optimization, and contract structuring

Drive VA/VE initiatives with suppliers and validate savings through post-project evaluations

Support NPI and project launches through Early Purchasing Involvement (EPI) and supplier collaboration

Resolve escalated operational issues (line stops, major quality defects, PPM disputes, cost recovery) within defined escalation protocols

Implement long-term agreements (LTAs), consignment models, tooling contracts, and other strategic sourcing instruments

3. Data-Driven Performance & Stakeholder Management

Analyze key metrics monthly: Cost performance, OTD, DPPM, AP, inventory turnover, and savings realization

Identify optimization opportunities and provide data-backed recommendations to senior management

Present sourcing achievements and strategic roadmaps to leadership quarterly

Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, NPI, Sales, Finance, and Quality to align procurement with business targets

Ensure open POs, contract compliance, and stamp duty requirements are managed per internal audit findings

4. Team Development & Capability Building

Lead and mentor a team of 4-5 sourcing buyers responsible for production and non-production materials

Conduct performance evaluations, create Individual Development Plans (IDPs), and deliver training on:

Commodity strategy development

Clearly assign tasks and accountability per the 2026 Organization Chart

Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Strengthen EHS and compliance frameworks across the supply base, especially for chemicals, waste, and designated suppliers

Implement digital procurement transformation through SRM, e-workflows, and P2P automation

Ensure all contracts include quality assurance deposits (5-10% for Capex) and align with PO/quote terms per audit guidelines

Standardize service contracts and maintain proper documentation for audit readiness

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or related field (Master's preferred)

Minimum 8 years in strategic procurement/sourcing within manufacturing (EMS, electronics, automotive preferred), including 3+ years in a team leadership role

Must have one of the experience managing production materials (e.g., plastics, chemicals, packaging) and non-production materials (investment, MRO, facility, tooling, services).

Proven track record leading procurement transformation, P2P digitization, or commodity strategy development.

Expertise in commodity strategy, TCO modeling, and supplier portfolio optimization.

Strong people management, coaching, and change leadership capabilities.

Ability to secure win-win agreements and influence cross-functional stakeholders.

Proficient in spend analytics, KPI tracking, and data-driven decision-making.

Deep understanding of supply chain risk, EHS, ISO standards, and contract law.

Hands-on experience with SAP or Oracle procurement modules; familiarity with SRM platforms is a plus.

Advanced proficiency in SAP or Oracle (PO, contracts, master data).

Advanced Excel (pivot, modeling), Power BI or similar visualization tools.

Knowledge of ISO IATF16949/14001, EHS regulations, and contract compliance.

Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia; Chinese speaking is advantageous