Senior Sourcing Lead - Metal Commodities for Semiconductors

Nexperia; Seremban; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexperia is seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist in Malaysia to lead direct materials sourcing for BE BOM, focusing on metal commodities like Lead Frame, Bonding Wire and Solder Paste. You will develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost optimization to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years in strategic sourcing within manufacturing, with ERP/SAP experience and strong negotiation and analytics capabilities.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of sourcing/procurement/commodity management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Direct material sourcing experience (BE BOM) is required.
• Experience with metal commodities such as Lead Frame, Bonding Wire, Solder Paste or related materials is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for direct materials to meet cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity objectives.
• Source, evaluate, qualify, and manage suppliers for competitive pricing and performance.
• Lead commercial negotiations on pricing, payment terms, and supplier contracts.
• Conduct market analysis, cost benchmarking, and benchmarking to identify savings opportunities and mitigate supply risks.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Planning, Quality, Finance and Operations to support production requirements.
• Drive supplier performance management through regular reviews of quality, delivery, responsiveness and cost competitiveness.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Contract negotiations

Cost optimization

SAP proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Nexperia is seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist in Malaysia to lead direct materials sourcing for BE BOM, focusing on metal commodities like Lead Frame, Bonding Wire and Solder Paste. You will develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost optimization to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years in strategic sourcing within manufacturing, with ERP/SAP experience and strong negotiation and analytics capabilities.