Senior Project Procurement Lead (Global Sourcing)

Aixtron; Batu Kawan; Vor Ort; MYR 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Aixtron is expanding with a new manufacturing and engineering hub in Batu Kawan, Penang, Malaysia. We seek a Project Purchasing Manager to lead procurement from innovation to production, ensuring timely parts, cost control, and risk management in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 10–12 years in procurement with leadership, plus familiarity with Asian semiconductor supply chains, and the ability to read drawings and BOMs.

Qualifikationen

• 10–12 years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role in international manufacturing companies.
• Familiarity with the Asian semiconductor supply chain ecosystem is required.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and BOMs.
• Strong communication, negotiation and project management skills.
• Analytical mindset with strong data interpretation capabilities.

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage procurement and sourcing activities for equipment assembly projects from innovation to production.
• Ensure timely purchasing and material availability according to project and production schedules.
• Manage the full procurement cycle including RFQ, quotation analysis, supplier negotiation, and selection.
• Track and report on project-specific goals relating to budget, cost control, and on-time delivery.
• Expedite critical parts, escalate supply risks, and develop contingency plans to mitigate production disruptions.
• Lead project cost reduction initiatives including VA/VE activities with selected suppliers.
• Analyze material, machining, and logistics costs to drive project profitability.
• Monitor supplier performance in On-Time Delivery, quality, and responsiveness.
• Build strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Work with internal Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to clarify technical specifications and ensure accurate communication with suppliers.
• Serve as the primary procurement point of contact for the project management team.
• Represent the project purchasing function and align with global category strategies.
• Leverage category-negotiated frame agreements and supplier panels for project execution.
• Provide input to Category Managers on supplier performance and market intelligence.
• Directly lead, train and supervise the daily operation of the project purchasing team.
• Coach and mentor team members to strengthen negotiation and project management skills.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and bottlenecks for project execution.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, governance standards and procurement procedures.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Project Management

Data Analysis

SAP

Ausbildung

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

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

Aixtron is expanding with a new manufacturing and engineering hub in Batu Kawan, Penang, Malaysia. We seek a Project Purchasing Manager to lead procurement from innovation to production, ensuring timely parts, cost control, and risk management in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 10–12 years in procurement with leadership, plus familiarity with Asian semiconductor supply chains, and the ability to read drawings and BOMs.