Senior Category Manager, Contract Manufacturing

Sandisk; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandisk in Penang, Malaysia is seeking an experienced procurement leader to drive contract manufacturer procurement, negotiate terms, and implement cost-down initiatives across the supplier base.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations and Quality to develop a supplier strategy, manage supplier performance, and ensure delivery targets are met in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or above in a relevant field.
• 8+ years procurement experience in Contract Manufacturer and semiconductor industry.
• Fluent English, strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement for Contract Manufacturer (CM), including pricing and supplier management.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and supply agreements with suppliers.
• Set up cost-improvement studies and lead quarterly negotiations to reduce costs.
• Manage CM costs, BOM costs, and monitor NRE and other charges.
• Negotiate legal contracts such as NDA and GPA with suppliers.
• Coordinate procurement with manufacturing, quality, planning and engineering.
• Establish and administer supplier performance evaluation and improvement processes (QBRs).
• Identify new suppliers and develop supply-base strategies for growth and requirements.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Negotiation

Cost reduction

Education

Bachelor degree or above

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sandisk in Penang, Malaysia is seeking an experienced procurement leader to drive contract manufacturer procurement, negotiate terms, and implement cost-down initiatives across the supplier base.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations and Quality to develop a supplier strategy, manage supplier performance, and ensure delivery targets are met in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.