Project Costing & Sourcing Senior Executive

JHM Consolidation Berhad; Sungai Petani; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Malaysia is seeking a Project Costing & Sourcing Senior Executive, responsible for sourcing and evaluating suppliers, negotiating pricing, and coordinating with teams to meet technical requirements. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree, at least five years of sourcing experience, and strong skills in negotiation, analysis, and communication. The role offers opportunities to contribute to cost reduction and supplier development initiatives, supporting a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of sourcing or purchasing experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Minimum 5 years in managerial role if application for manager position.
• Knowledge of LMW (Licensed Manufacturing Warehouse) and import/export procedures is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate new suppliers for tooling, raw materials, mechanical and electrical components.
• Request, compare, and analyze supplier quotations.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Coordinate with engineering, production, and quality teams.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Bahasa Malaysia

Fluent in Mandarin

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering (Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronic)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Costing & Sourcing Senior Executive

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Source and evaluate new suppliers for tooling, raw materials, mechanical and electrical components, and manufacturing parts.

Request, compare, and analyze supplier quotations to achieve cost competitiveness and quality compliance.

Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers to optimize total cost and reliability.

Coordinate with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure supplier capability meets technical requirements.

Participate in cost reduction, localization, and supplier development projects.

Complete costing calculation (RFQ) within the time frame.

Response to inquiries pertaining to new project and others relevant requirement.

Communicate with Sales to understand and fulfil customer requirements.

Resolve price discrepancy for supplier contract price, drive continuous improvement and systematic approach to the quote process

Interpret customer documentation, specifications and drawings.

Determine cost estimate targets during the design and development process, recommending cost effective solutions.

Proactive to seek cost saving opportunities internally and externally.

Job Requirements :

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering (Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronic) or related field.

Minimum 5 years of sourcing or purchasing experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.

Minimum 5 years in managerial role if application for manager position.

Knowledge of LMW (Licensed Manufacturing Warehouse) and import/export procedures is an advantage.

Strong negotiation and analytical skills with good attention to detail.

Excellent knowledge of Product Bill of Material (BOM) generation and product cost calculation.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office applications.

Excellent communication and coordination skills.

Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin (Dealing with overseas suppliers).

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Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics 101-1,000 employees

The JHM Group is an Electronics & Mechanical Manufacturing Services solutions provider delivering customized solutions to various sectors such as automotive, industrial, aerospace and medical devices sectors.

The business operation is segmented into two (2) segments i.e. electronics and mechanical products, which is currently having the factories located at Sungai Petani and Kulim.

(i) Mechanical Business Unit

One stop solution provider for high precision, high speed tooling design, fabrication and production for Micro Electronic Components and Fiber Optic Products.

Production on LEDs application to support 3D effects as well as signature lighting effect substrate.

Manufacturing of sheet metal enclosures and value-added electro-mechanical assembly for a broad range of industries which includes electronics (semiconductors and telecommunication), medical device and instrumentation industries.

Involves in precision manufacturing solutions with broad portfolio of innovative equipment, services and niche products for aerospace.

(ii) Electrical & Electronic Business Unit

Design, SMT production and assembly of automotive rear, interior and front headlamp lighting, inclusive of shifter control and turn signal indicator.

SMT production and assembly for Industrial and Horticultural products.

In line with our Group’s rapid growth and expansion plans, we have immediate vacancies with attractive remuneration package and great learning opportunities for highly motivated, committed, suitably qualified and experienced individuals who wish to join JHM Group of companies.