Senior Strategic Procurement & Sourcing Lead

EDMI ELECTRONICS SDN BHD; Kulai; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EDMI Electronics Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to lead strategic sourcing, purchasing, materials coordination, and cost management to support manufacturing operations and supply continuity.

The role includes supplier qualification, negotiation, end-to-end purchasing, inventory planning, and cost management, with emphasis on ISO compliance and governance. A degree or diploma with 5–8 years' experience in manufacturing procurement is required.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 5–8 years procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, supplier qualification, evaluation, selection, performance management, and negotiations.
• Knowledge of PO management, supplier coordination, inventory control, delivery scheduling, and cost analysis.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; SAP procurement experience an added advantage.
• Knowledge of ISO standards, procurement policies, audit requirements, and governance practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing, procurement, tender activities, and supplier negotiations for IDM and assigned commodities to achieve cost savings, value creation, and supply continuity
• Oversee supplier qualification, evaluation, performance management, and relationship development, including quality, delivery, compliance, and corrective actions
• Manage end-to-end purchasing and materials planning activities, including MRP review, PO administration, delivery scheduling, inventory control, spare parts procurement, and demand fulfilment
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to resolve supply, quality, logistics, invoice, payment, and operational issues to ensure business continuity
• Monitor and mitigate supply chain, inventory, cost, and operational risks, including excess inventory exposure resulting from demand changes, ECNs, and EOL activities
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, company policies, audit requirements, and regulatory obligations, while maintaining accurate procurement records and documentation
• Prepare management reports, support continuous improvement initiatives, and provide guidance to junior procurement staff as required
• Perform ad-hoc tasks, assignments, and projects as assigned by management

Skills

Sourcing

Procurement

Negotiation

Inventory control

MRP planning

Stakeholder management

Excel

Education

Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Job description

EDMI Electronics Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to lead strategic sourcing, purchasing, materials coordination, and cost management to support manufacturing operations and supply continuity.

The role includes supplier qualification, negotiation, end-to-end purchasing, inventory planning, and cost management, with emphasis on ISO compliance and governance. A degree or diploma with 5–8 years' experience in manufacturing procurement is required.