Senior Category Management & Localization Lead

Ultra Clean Technology; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultra Clean Technology is seeking a seasoned Category Manager in Malaysia to lead category strategies for cost, quality, and supplier performance while coordinating with Operations, Finance, Engineering, Quality and Logistics.

The role emphasizes localization and supplier transfer from Israel to Malaysia, along with NPI support, strong data-driven cost modeling, supplier qualification, and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 10+ years progressive experience in procurement, category management or strategic sourcing.
• Experience handling technical commodities and multi-stage supplier qualification.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with analytics tools (Power BI or Tableau).
• ERP experience, SAP MM preferred; Oracle or NetSuite a plus.
• Proven negotiation, supplier management and cross-functional influence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies to optimize cost, quality, delivery and supplier performance.
• Lead full-cycle sourcing activities including market analysis, supplier evaluation, RFP/RFQ, negotation and contract execution.
• Drive localization and supplier transfer leadership for Malaysia operations.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations and Finance to support business needs.
• Provide leadership updates on localization progress and escalation risks to executives.
• Support NPI sourcing, BOM qualification and transition to mass production.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical mindset

Negotiation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP MM

Oracle

NetSuite

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Ultra Clean Technology is seeking a seasoned Category Manager in Malaysia to lead category strategies for cost, quality, and supplier performance while coordinating with Operations, Finance, Engineering, Quality and Logistics.

The role emphasizes localization and supplier transfer from Israel to Malaysia, along with NPI support, strong data-driven cost modeling, supplier qualification, and risk management.