Program Sourcing Manager - Johor based (Up to 10k)

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia is seeking a procurement professional to lead localization, material cost ownership, and NPI sourcing readiness to align with production ramps and revenue plans. You will manage the full cycle of strategic contract negotiations, including pricing, terms, and long-term supply agreements, while overseeing supplier relationships across multiple commodities.

The role reports to the Managing Director and focuses on building robust local procurement operations for our Johor facility

Qualifications

• A degree or diploma in a relevant field of study.
• Extensive purchasing experience in manufacturing; semiconductor background is a plus.
• Proficiency in utilizing warehouse management systems and procurement tools.
• Proven ability to negotiate with suppliers and manage vendor relationships.
• Strong attention to detail for accurate documentation and audit records.

Responsibilities

• Lead product localization, material cost ownership, and NPI sourcing readiness to align with production ramps and revenue plans.
• Manage full cycle of strategic contract negotiations, including pricing, commercial terms, and long-term supply agreements.
• Perform market research and identify new vendors for cost-effective, high-quality material sourcing across electronics, metals, plastics, mechanicals, and chemicals commodities.
• Oversee material flow, analyze supplier capacity, and manage BOM releases through ERP and Agile systems to maintain necessary inventory for manufacturing needs.
• Coordinate with quality assurance, planning, and engineering teams to resolve supplier-related quality issues, mitigate long-term supply chain risks, and conduct make-vs-buy analyses.
• Monitor global raw material market trends and manage global supplier relationships to provide insights on pricing, supply stability, and continuity.
• Act autonomously as an Individual Contributor to establish local procurement activities and build robust supply chain operations for a scaling greenfield/brownfield plant.

Skills

Degree or Diploma

Purchasing experience

WMS & procurement tools

Vendor negotiations

Documentation & audits

Education

Bachelor Degree

Job description

about the company

Our client is a global powerhouse within the Semiconductor industry, driving innovation in microelectronics that power the modern world. With a massive manufacturing footprint in Malaysia, they are at the forefront of the digital revolution.

about the job

In this role, you will:

• Lead product localization, material cost ownership, and NPI sourcing readiness to perfectly align with production ramps and revenue plans.
• Manage the full cycle of strategic contract negotiations, including pricing, commercial terms, and long-term supply agreements (LTSAs).
• Perform market research and identify new potential vendors to ensure cost-effective, high-quality material sourcing across complex electronics, metals, plastics, mechanicals, and chemicals commodities.
• Oversee material flow, analyze supplier capacity, and manage BOM releases through ERP and Agile systems to maintain necessary inventory for manufacturing needs.
• Coordinate with quality assurance, planning, and engineering teams to resolve supplier-related quality issues, mitigate long-term supply chain risks, and conduct make-vs-buy analyses.
• Monitor global raw material market trends and manage global supplier relationships to provide insights on pricing, supply stability, and continuity.
• Act autonomously as an Individual Contributor to establish local procurement activities and build robust supply chain operations for a scaling greenfield/brownfield plant.

skills and experience

• A degree or diploma in a relevant field of study.
• Extensive experience in purchasing or a manufacturing environment (Semiconductor bg will be a plus).
• Proficiency in utilizing warehouse management systems and procurement tools.
• Proven ability to negotiate with suppliers and manage vendor relationships.
• Strong attention to detail for maintaining accurate documentation and audit records.

about the manager/team

The successful candidate will be reporting to the Managing Director.

Build a robust supply chain from the ground up. Take complete ownership of NPI sourcing and global supplier management in this high-visibility, autonomous Individual Contributor role for our expanding Johor facility.

skills

no additional skills required

qualifications

no additional qualifications required

education

Bachelor Degree