Procurement Senior Staff Specialist (Indirect Materials & Services)

OSRAM Opto Semiconductors (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., Penang; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

OSRAM Opto Semiconductors (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., Penang is seeking a skilled Category Manager for Facility Service & Maintenance, Construction and Operation Indirect Materials & Services.

You will develop category strategies, analyze spend, lead RFQ processes and drive cost improvements across multiple supplier relationships, while ensuring governance and risk management. The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, tender management and long-term supplier collaboration with a focus on cost efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Preferably 8+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing or category management.
• Relevant experience in Facility Service & Maintenance, Construction and Operation Indirect Materials and Services.
• Strong experience in commercial negotiation and complex sourcing projects.
• Knowledge of construction/service tendering, quotation and BOQ evaluation, cost breakdown, benchmarking and contract management would be an advantage.
• Professional procurement qualification such as CIPS or CPSM would be an advantage
• Strategic category management
• Strategic sourcing and tender management
• Cost analysis and benchmarking
• Construction and facility procurement
• Contract and supplier relationship management
• Strong analytical and commercial thinking
• Stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for assigned Facility Service & Maintenance, Construction and Operation Indirect Materials & Services.
• Analyze spend, market trends, supplier capabilities and cost drivers to identify opportunities and risks.
• Lead end-to-end RFQ and tender activities, including supplier evaluation, commercial analysis, negotiation and award recommendation.
• Conduct cost breakdown, benchmarking and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis to drive competitive cost.
• Deliver measurable cost savings, cost avoidance and value improvement.
• Develop and maintain a competitive, capable and reliable supplier base.
• Lead commercial negotiations covering pricing, payment terms, productivity commitments and contract conditions.
• Manage the contract lifecycle, including renewal, renegotiation and re-tendering.
• Identify opportunities for demand consolidation, specification optimization and supplier rationalization.
• Provide market intelligence, benchmarks and commercial recommendations to stakeholders and management.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Commercial acumen

Influencing skills

Independent ownership

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

Professional procurement qualification (CIPS/CPSM)

Tools

BOQ evaluation

Job description

Requisition ID24298-Posted10/16/2026

The ams OSRAM Group is a global leader in innovative light and sensor solutions. With more than 110 years of industry experience, we combine engineering excellence and global manufacturing with a passion for cutting‑edge innovation enabling transformative advancements in the automotive, industrial, medical, and consumer industries. “Sense the power of light” – our success is based on the deep understanding of the potential of light and distinct portfolio of emitter and sensor technologies. Around 19,700 employees worldwide drive innovations alongside societal megatrends. Find out more about us on https://ams-osram.com

Your new responsibilities

Category Management

• Develop and implement category strategies for assigned Facility Service & Maintenance, Construction and Operation Indirect Materials & Services.
• Analyze spend, market trends, supplier capabilities and cost drivers to identify opportunities and risks.
• Lead end-to-end RFQ and tender activities, including supplier evaluation, commercial analysis, negotiation and award recommendation.
• Conduct cost breakdown, benchmarking and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis to drive competitive cost.
• Deliver measurable cost savings, cost avoidance and value improvement.
• Develop and maintain a competitive, capable and reliable supplier base.
• Lead commercial negotiations covering pricing, payment terms, productivity commitments and contract conditions.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships, establish performance KPIs and conduct supplier reviews.
• Drive supplier continuous improvement, productivity and innovation.
• Identify and mitigate supplier, commercial, capacity and supply continuity risks.
• Manage the contract lifecycle, including renewal, renegotiation and re-tendering.
• Identify opportunities for demand consolidation, specification optimization and supplier rationalization.
• Provide market intelligence, benchmarks and commercial recommendations to stakeholders and management.
• Ensure sourcing decisions and negotiated commercial benefits are properly documented and realized.

Stakeholder Management, Governance & Compliance

• Act as the Procurement Business Partner for Facility, EHS, Operation Team and other relevant functions.
• Engage stakeholders early to understand business requirements, project scope, budget, timeline and risks.
• Provide professional procurement and commercial advice to support effective business decisions.
• Challenge specifications and requirements constructively to identify cost optimization and better commercial solutions.
• Lead cross-functional alignment during sourcing, negotiation and supplier selection.
• Present sourcing recommendations, commercial evaluations and risk assessments to management when required.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, approval requirements and sourcing procedures.
• Maintain proper sourcing documentation and audit trail to ensure transparency and compliance.
• Work closely with Legal, Finance, Tax, EHS and other relevant functions on contractual, commercial and compliance matters.
• Identify and mitigate supplier, contractual, commercial and operational risks.
• Support sustainability, RBA and ESG requirements within assigned categories where applicable.

Key Performance Indicators

• Cost savings and cost avoidance
• Spend under management and contract coverage
• Supplier performance and productivity
• Supplier and commercial risk mitigation
• Sourcing project delivery against agreed timelines
• Procurement compliance
• Continuous improvement and value creation

What we look for

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Preferably 8+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing or category management.
• Relevant experience in Facility Service & Maintenance, Construction and Operation Indirect Materials and Services.
• Strong experience in commercial negotiation and complex sourcing projects.
• Knowledge of construction/service tendering, quotation and BOQ evaluation, cost breakdown, benchmarking and contract management would be an advantage.
• Professional procurement qualification such as CIPS or CPSM would be an advantage
• Strategic category management
• Strategic sourcing and tender management
• Cost analysis and benchmarking
• Construction and facility procurement
• Contract and supplier relationship management
• Strong analytical and commercial thinking
• Stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership
• Strong communication and presentation skills