Procurement Specialist |Technical Purchasing (Semiconductor)

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia is seeking a candidate for an end-to-end strategic sourcing role in Kuala Lumpur. This position involves executing procurement activities for complex semiconductor equipment and ensuring compliance with procurement standards.

The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in purchasing and negotiations within manufacturing sectors, ideally semiconductor environments. A Bachelor's degree is required, and strong communication skills are essential for aligning with suppliers.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in purchasing and supplier management.
• Experience in manufacturing, especially in semiconductor or technology sectors.
• Knowledge of back-end semiconductor equipment and factory automation systems is advantageous.
• Familiarity with contract frameworks and vendor performance metrics required.
• Ability to use cloud procurement technologies is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Execute procurement activities and supplier strategies.
• Oversee procurement for semiconductor equipment.
• Negotiate contracts to improve cost-efficiency.
• Manage supplier performance and address operational issues.
• Ensure compliance and ethical procurement standards.

Skills

End-to-end purchasing

Commercial negotiations

Supplier oversight

Semiconductor equipment understanding

Contract frameworks knowledge

Cloud procurement technologies

Collaborative communication

Education

Bachelor Degree

Job description

About the company

You will work with a prominent international electronics and semiconductor manufacturer with an extensive global market footprint providing clear, structured avenues for professional career advancement. The organisation promotes an inclusive, highly collaborative workplace culture focused on excellence, workforce growth, and long-term career progression.

About the job

In this position, you will execute comprehensive end‑to‑end strategic sourcing initiatives and contract framework lifecycle management.

• Execute site‑specific procurement activities, supplier identification strategies, and contract management processes for indirect material categories.
• Oversee commercial procurement pipelines for complex semiconductor equipment, including Die Bonders, Wire Bonders, Mold systems, Trim & Form equipment, Testing Machines, and advanced factory automation systems.
• Spearhead commercial negotiations to achieve continuous cost‑efficiency targets and oversee complex vendor contract frameworks.
• Supervise supplier operational execution, manage delivery performance metrics, and coordinate cross‑functional mitigation strategies for material shortages.
• Coordinate with quality assurance teams to handle vendor non‑compliance issues and manage the comprehensive onboarding process.
• Administer compliance workflows, facilitate internal process assessments, and maintain strict adherence to ethical procurement standards.

Skills and experience required

• Minimum of 3‑5 years of professional experience handling end‑to‑end purchasing, commercial negotiation, and supplier oversight cycles.
• Work background within manufacturing sectors, with preference given to experiences within semiconductor or technology environments.
• Direct experience or foundational understanding of purchasing back‑end semiconductor equipment (Bonders, Mold, Trim & Form, or Testers) and factory automation systems is highly advantageous.
• Practical knowledge of contract frameworks, including master service agreements, statements of work, and vendor performance monitoring metrics.
• Proficient capabilities navigating tier‑one cloud procurement technologies and generating operational spend data assessments.
• Collaborative communication capabilities to align with multi‑tiered supplier networks and resolve operational escalations with global partners.

About the manager / team

The successful candidate will be reporting to the Purchasing Manager.

Ready to step up your career with a world‑leading Semiconductor MNC? If you come from a manufacturing background (Semiconductor experience is a huge plus) and have 4–6 years of end‑to‑end sourcing experience, this is the growth opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Skills

No additional skills required.

Qualifications

No additional qualifications required.

Education

Bachelor Degree.