Procurement Staff Specialist

ams OSRAM; George Town; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ams OSRAM is seeking a Supplier Management specialist in Malaysia to oversee global supplier activities, qualification documentation, and compliance requirements. You will coordinate qualification efforts, address gaps to achieve Ready for Business status, and drive sustainability initiatives across the supplier base.

The role requires strong communication skills, proficiency in English (with Mandarin or German as an advantage), and experience in manufacturing and SAP/Microsoft Office tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent business experience required.
• Good communication skills in English; multilingual abilities are a plus.
• At least 3–5 years in a manufacturing environment, with 2+ years in Supplier Management.

Responsibilities

• Perform and coordinate global Supplier Management activities in accordance with procurement processes, policies and responsibilities.
• Support qualification information and documentation across Supplier Management systems.
• Coordinate supplier qualification activities and manage gaps to Ready for Business status.
• Ensure supplier sustainability and compliance requirements including Code of Conduct, EHS, human rights and responsible minerals.
• Analyze supplier data and create dashboards/reports to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement, standardization and digitalization of Supplier Management processes and tools, including automation and AI-supported solutions.
• Provide guidance and training to suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional projects, audits, and management requests within the role's scope.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English (written & spoken)

Mandarin

German

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Central Functions support the board as well as the business in achieving its strategic objectives. These are, for example, Information Technology, Human Resources, Logistics, Compliance, Finance and many more.

• Perform and coordinate global Supplier Management activities in accordance with applicable Procurement processes, policies and responsibilities.
• Support accurate, complete and audit-ready qualification information and documentation across relevant Supplier Management systems.
• Coordinate supplier qualification activities, including requirements clarification, document review, stakeholder collaboration, follow-up, escalation and closure of qualification gaps to support Ready for Business status.
• Actively take over supplier sustainability and compliance requirements, including Code of Conduct, EHS, human rights, responsible minerals, environmental, quality, supply chain security and other applicable requirements, including follow-up on assessments, findings and corrective actions.
• Analyze Supplier Management and qualification data and create and implement dashboards and reports to identify risks, trends, gaps and improvement opportunities and support decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement, standardization and digitalization of Supplier Management processes and tools, including suitable automation and AI-supported solutions.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert for assigned Supplier Management, qualification and sustainability topics and provide guidance, training and support to suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Actively steer cross-functional projects, audits, management requests and other activities within the role’s area of responsibility.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Degree in Business or equivalent business experience.
• Good interpersonal skills including written and verbal communication skills.
• At least 3-5 years of working experience in Manufacturing line; 2 or more years of experience in Supplier Management role.
• Fluent in written and spoken English & Mandarin/German language (added advantage)
• Good computer skills such as Microsoft office; knowledge in SAP is added advantage.