Senior Mechanical Procurement Strategist

AIXTRON SE; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AIXTRON SE is expanding its Malaysia site in Batu Kawan and seeks a Senior Category Purchasing Executive for mechanicals. You will develop strategies, manage global supplier relationships, and lead negotiations to ensure cost efficiency and supply security.

The role collaborates with Engineering, Quality, and Operations across regions. With 5+ years in strategic category management and familiarity with semiconductor supply chains, you will support cross-functional teams, drive cost reductions,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Supply Chain, or related disciplines.
• At least 5 years of professional experience, 3 years in strategic category management for mechanical categories in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with semiconductor supply chain is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings.
• Familiar with contract law, incoterms, import/export regulations.
• Interact confidently with suppliers with good communication and negotiation skills.
• Practical skills to handle multiple tasks/projects with time/priority planning.
• Good proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and SAP is preferred.
• Fluent in English; Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop & execute strategies for assigned global commodity groups with cross-functional alignment.
• Lead sourcing process: RFQs, evaluation, supplier selection and contract awards.
• Negotiate terms and manage total cost of ownership with international suppliers.
• Support supplier development, localization and transfer initiatives.
• Build and optimize supplier base for current and future needs.
• Monitor supplier performance via quality, delivery, and cost KPIs.

Skills

Fluent in English

Reading engineering drawings

Communication & negotiation

Time/priority planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Supply Chain, or related disciplines

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

AIXTRON SE is expanding its Malaysia site in Batu Kawan and seeks a Senior Category Purchasing Executive for mechanicals. You will develop strategies, manage global supplier relationships, and lead negotiations to ensure cost efficiency and supply security.

The role collaborates with Engineering, Quality, and Operations across regions. With 5+ years in strategic category management and familiarity with semiconductor supply chains, you will support cross-functional teams, drive cost reductions,