Senior Sourcing Manager, Asia (Direct Procurement & Technical Commodities)

Private Advertiser; Klang City, Port Klang; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Malaysia seeks a Senior Sourcing Manager (Asia) to lead direct procurement for technical commodities—including automation, sheet metal, wire mesh, and building materials. You will design regional sourcing plans, push localization, and build executive‑level supplier partnerships to sustain growth.

Key responsibilities include strategic sourcing, supplier relationship and CAPA, cost engineering, and risk management, plus cross‑functional collaboration with Sales, Engineering,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive strategic sourcing experience.
• Experience with direct procurement of technical commodities.
• Experience with SAP/Oracle ERP environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional sourcing strategies aligned with cost reduction, quality, delivery performance, inventory optimization, and long-term supply continuity.
• Lead regional localization programs and market analysis.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify key strategic suppliers; build executive-level supplier relationships and manage CAPA.
• Conduct cost breakdown analyses, market benchmarks, and total cost of ownership modeling.
• Monitor global commodity trends and mitigate supply risks; manage single-source exposure and capacity bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Business Development for New Product Introductions and long-term demand planning.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations, or related

Tools

SAP/Oracle ERP

Job description

Senior Sourcing Manager, Asia (Direct Procurement & Technical Commodities)

Are you a strategic sourcing leader with a track record of driving regional commodity strategies and supply resilience across Asia?

We are seeking a high-caliber Senior Sourcing Manager (Asia) to lead direct procurement strategies, supplier development, and cost management for technical commodities—including automation, sheet metal, wire mesh, and building materials. In this strategic role, you will architect long-term sourcing plans, champion regional localization efforts, and build executive-level supplier partnerships to sustain business growth across the region.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Commodity Strategy: Develop and execute regional sourcing strategies aligned with cost reduction, quality, delivery performance, inventory optimization, and long-term supply continuity. Lead regional localization programs and market analysis.

Supplier Relationship & Capacity Management: Identify, evaluate, and qualify key strategic suppliers. Build executive-level supplier relationships to align technology roadmaps, oversee supplier scorecards, and implement corrective action plans (CAPA).

Cost Engineering & Value Creation: Conduct cost breakdown analysis, market benchmark assessments, and total cost of ownership (TCO) modeling to drive sustainable value creation and cost-reduction initiatives.

Supply Risk & Business Continuity: Continuously monitor global commodity trends and geopolitical risks. Formulate proactive mitigation plans for single-source exposure, capacity bottlenecks, and supply chain disruptions.

Cross-Functional Partnering: Collaborate closely with internal Sales, Engineering, and Business Development teams to support New Product Introductions (NPI), technical adoption, and long-term demand planning.

Key Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations, or a related discipline.

Experience: Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or direct procurement within a regional or global manufacturing/engineering environment.

Domain Expertise: Strong background sourcing technical commodities such as sheet metal fabrication, automation, wire mesh, or building materials.

Core Competencies: Proven expertise in complex commercial negotiations, supplier audits, Lean manufacturing principles, ISO standards, and ERP environments (e.g., SAP/Oracle).

Skills: Excellent executive presence, analytical decision-making, and cross-border stakeholder management.

Why Join This Role?

Regional Impact: Lead high-visibility commodity strategies across the Asia region.

Strategic Autonomy: Drive end-to-end multi-sourcing, localization, and supply chain resilience programs.

Competitive Package: Attractive remuneration package with career growth opportunities in an expanding regional operational network.