SCM Section Manager

SmartHire by SEEK; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor manufacturing firm in Malaysia is seeking an experienced SCM Section Manager. This role involves managing sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, and procurement metrics. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in supply chain management, with proficiency in relevant languages. The position offers an attractive compensation package and benefits, aimed at driving innovation within the company.

Benefits

Family claim benefits

Mileage claim

Performance bonus

Medical claim

Insurance coverage

Yearly increment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Proficiency in Mandarin, English, and Malay is required.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and negotiating contracts.
• Familiarity with digital procurement systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize spending through strategic sourcing and purchasing.
• Negotiate contracts to achieve cost savings.
• Manage supplier lifecycle and develop strategic relationships.
• Conduct analysis of sourcing data to identify opportunities.
• Lead and develop the sourcing team.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Supplier Management

Digital Acumen

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent

Job description

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Our client Silitech Technology Corporation Sdn Bhd is seeking a SCM Section Manager to join their team!

Join a global technology leader in semiconductor manufacturing and lead the sourcing management strategies that drive innovation and efficiency. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence critical supplier strategies, manage procurement metrics, and contribute to the company’s cutting-edge technological advancements.

About Our Client

Silitech Technology Corporation Sdn Bhd is a pioneering global technology company specializing in semiconductor manufacturing, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in technology and innovation.

What you\'ll be doing?

• Strategic Sourcing and Purchasing: Analyze and optimize spending through consumption management, specification refinement, and spend consolidation. Implement sustainable purchasing practices including bulk buying, reusable packaging, and shared resources to reduce product usage.
• Cost Management: Negotiate contracts to deliver cost savings and lead value engineering (VA/VE) initiatives. Drive cost reduction activities and monitor savings calculations to maximize value.
• Supplier Management: Manage the complete supplier lifecycle from onboarding to phase-out, ensuring resilience, compliance, and EHS standards. Develop strategic supplier relationships, maintain a diversified supplier base, and execute commodity strategies aligned with business and product line requirements.
• Market Intelligence and Data Analysis: Conduct regular analysis of sourcing data, global/local markets, and supplier benchmarking to identify optimization opportunities. Monitor and communicate macroeconomic and geopolitical impacts (inflation, currency movements, trade dynamics) to support executive decision-making.
• Team Leadership: Lead and develop the sourcing team for both production and non-production materials. Set clear objectives, conduct performance evaluations, and provide training in areas such as negotiation skills and supply chain risk management. Present sourcing achievements and metrics to senior management regularly.
• Operational Support: Support new product development launches and resolve critical operational issues through escalation processes, including line stoppages and quality concerns (PPM/cost recovery).
• Digital Transformation: Champion the adoption of digital procurement tools and processes, including SRM systems and e-procurement platforms.
• Supply Chain Excellence: Develop end-to-end supply chain capabilities encompassing materials control, and cost-competitive sourcing strategies. Position supply chain as a strategic partner to enhance cost and delivery competitiveness.

Who are they looking for?

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of related working experience as a section manager. With 5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management, within electrical or electronic, Electronics manufacturing services (EMS), manufacturing, or production industries.
• Language proficiency: Proficiency in Mandarin, English, and Malay language is a must.
• Educational qualifications: Degree of above in Supply Chain Management, or equivalent.
• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and team management abilities to guide a team towards achieving strategic objectives.
• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis and using insights to drive decision-making and process improvements.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with stakeholders and present performance metrics to senior management.
• Supplier Management: Experience in managing supplier relationships and negotiating contracts is essential.
• Sourcing Network: Having own EMS Sourcing Network is required.
• Digital Acumen: Familiarity with digital procurement systems and tools to support procurement transformation.

Why should you consider this opportunity?

Our client offers an attractive remuneration package and other benefits, such as:

• Family claim benefits
• Mileage claim
• Performance bonus
• Medical claim
• Insurance coverage
• Yearly increment

How to apply

Ready to join this role? Click Apply now to submit your resume and share your availability and expected salary with us!

We encourage everyone who is passionate about procurement and supply chain management to apply and be part of a team that is shaping the future of technology.

All information received will be kept strictly confidential and will be used only for employment-related purposes.

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• Which of the following languages are you fluent in?
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