Procurement Project Specialist (MNC in Melaka)

Asia Recruit (Permanent, Contract, & Executive Recruitment); Malacca City; Vor Ort; MYR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Asia Recruit is engaging a Procurement Project Specialist for a global automation technology company based in Melaka. The role leads localization programs to support the global manufacturing footprint and serves as the central coordinator among Engineering, Operations and suppliers.

You will drive global program management, translate sourcing strategies into actionable project plans, manage risks, report KPIs to management, and push continuous improvement of project methods.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or related discipline.
• 5–8 years in Project/Program Management, Strategic Sourcing, or Manufacturing Operations within a multinational manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience delivering related projects, supplier transfers, localization initiatives, or cost-reduction programs.
• Stakeholder Influence: Excellent capability to drive project timelines and align priorities across globally distributed teams.
• Willing to travel as per business needs; willing to work in Melaka.

Aufgaben

• Global Program Management: Independently lead and coordinate global Best Cost Country and localization projects from planning to factory implementation.
• Commodity Strategy Execution: Translate sourcing strategies into actionable, risk-reducing project plans.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Align priorities, timelines, and accountability across Engineering, Operations, and external suppliers.
• Engineering & Qualification: Coordinate design validations, product testing, and approvals with global R&D teams.
• Supplier Industrialization: Monitor supplier onboarding, capabilities, and quality for smooth ramp-ups.
• Risk Management & Escalation: Identify bottlenecks, mitigate risks, and escalate issues as needed.
• Governance & Reporting: Maintain dashboards, report KPI metrics to management, and prepare executive summaries.
• Continuous Improvement: Standardize PM methodologies to accelerate future qualification and supplier transfer activities.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Sourcing

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Localization

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or related

Jobbeschreibung

Company Background:

Our client is a global automation technology company, specializing in smart solutions for factories and warehouses. They are currently looking for a Procurement Project Specialist to drive localization programs to support global manufacturing footprint, and serving as the central coordinator between cross-functional teams.

Job Responsibilities:

• Global Program Management: Independently lead and coordinate global Best Cost Country and localization projects from initial planning to successful factory implementation.
• Commodity Strategy Execution: Partner with Commodity Management and R&D leaders to translate sourcing strategies into actionable, risk-reducing project plans.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Act as the primary bridge aligning priorities, timelines, and accountability across Engineering, Operations, and external suppliers.
• Engineering & Qualification: Coordinate critical technical milestones with global R&D teams, including design validations, product testing, and official approvals.
• Supplier Industrialization: Monitor supplier onboarding, manufacturing capabilities, and quality standards to guarantee smooth production ramp-ups during transitions.
• Risk Management & Escalation: Proactively identify project bottlenecks, execute swift mitigation plans, and ***??
• Governance & Reporting: Maintain tracking dashboards, report KPI metrics to management, and prepare executive-level project summaries.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive the standardization of project management methodologies to accelerate future qualification and supplier transfer activities.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 to 8 years in Project/Program Management, Strategic Sourcing, or Manufacturing Operations within a multinational manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience delivering related projects, supplier transfers, localization initiatives, or cost-reduction programs.
• Stakeholder Influence: Excellent capability to drive project timelines and align priorities across globally distributed teams.
• Deep understanding of sourcing, supplier development, engineering qualifications, and manufacturing processes.
• Risk & Analytics: Strong problem-solving mindset with proven skills in proactive risk mitigation, issue escalation, and executive reporting.
• Willing to travel as per business needs.
• Willing to work in Melaka.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.