Senior / Strategic Sourcing Manager (KL & JOHOR)

Vertiv; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson, is seeking a Senior / Strategic Sourcing Manager in KL & JOHOR. You will lead supplier selection, negotiate terms, and drive cross-functional sourcing strategies to achieve cost reductions and improved service levels.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in purchasing and sourcing within manufacturing, with expertise in electrical components. Strong analytical skills and vendor management are essential for success in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years progressive experience in Purchasing & Sourcing with extensive experience in the manufacturing industry, preferably in a strategic setting in a mid to large size organization.
• Expertise with Electrical products, stamping and machining parts.
• Solid track record meeting substantial material cost reduction targets.
• Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Production/Operations Management, or Engineering or equivalent business experience.
• NAPM (A.P.P. C.P.M.) or APICS (CPIM, CIRM) certification preferred.
• Detail-oriented, analytical and results-driven. Chinese language proficiency is important for effective communication with vendors.

Responsibilities

• Deliver year over year cost savings and productivity.
• Lead product development commodity strategies in line with corporate initiatives to improve supply chain efficiencies and reduce the total cost of supply chain management.
• Negotiate and execute purchase orders or supplier contracts as needed to support the critical business needs.
• Establish and maintain measurable key performance metrics for all levels of procurement activities to include but not limited to supplier performance, supplier quality, internal order placement performance, buyer activity levels, financial (AP) performance, and material shortage elimination.
• Manage material flow to ensure inventory is maintained to the optimum level to support on time customer deliveries while keeping inventory holdings at the appropriate levels.
• Owner of RFI's, RFP's and RFQ's - ensuring all commercial terms are agreed and documented.
• Ensures NDA, SOW's and Master Purchase Agreement are positioned appropriately before business is initiated.
• Drive price negotiations processes to ensure that Vertiv's commodity pricing are best in class.
• Develop key performance measures for chosen suppliers and negotiate on multiple variables to award longer-term strategic contracts that result in significant cost reduction and improved service levels.
• Lead the vendor selection process with engineering teams.
• Evaluate supplier business proposals and present recommendations that will result in cost savings, avoidance or containment.
• Develop sourcing and negotiation strategies that deliver against business objectives and achieves sustainable relationships with suppliers.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment.

Job description

Senior / Strategic Sourcing Manager (KL & JOHOR)

· Deliver year over year cost savings and productivity.

· Lead product development commodity strategies in line with corporate initiatives to improve supply chain efficiencies and reduce the total cost of supply chain management.

· Negotiate and execute purchase orders or supplier contracts as needed to support the critical business needs.

· Establish and maintain measurable key performance metrics for all levels of procurement activities to include but not limited to supplier performance, supplier quality, internal order placement performance, buyer activity levels, financial (AP) performance, and material shortage elimination.

· Manage material flow to ensure inventory is maintained to the optimum level to support on time customer deliveries while keeping inventory holdings at the appropriate levels.

· Owner of RFI's, RFP's and RFQ's - ensuring all commercial terms are agreed and documented.

· Ensures NDA, SOW's and Master Purchase Agreement are positioned appropriately before business is initiated.

· Drive price negotiations processes to ensure that Vertiv's commodity pricing are best in class.

· Develop key performance measures for chosen suppliers and negotiate on multiple variables to award longer-term strategic contracts that result in significant cost reduction and improved service levels.

· Lead the vendor selection process with engineering teams.

· Evaluate supplier business proposals and present recommendations that will result in cost savings, avoidance or containment.

· Develop sourcing and negotiation strategies that deliver against business objectives and achieves sustainable relationships with suppliers.

· Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

· 5+ years progressive experience in Purchasing & Sourcing with extensive experience in the manufacturing industry, preferably in a strategic setting in a mid to large size organization.

· Expertise with Electrical products, stamping and machining parts.

· Solid track record meeting substantial material cost reduction targets

· Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Production/Operations Management, or Engineering or equivalent business experience.

· NAPM (A.P.P. C.P.M.) or APICS (CPIM, CIRM) certification preferred.

· Detail-oriented, analytical and results-driven. Chinese language proficiency is important for effective communication with vendors.

Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (NYSE:EMR), is the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity from grid to chip for telecommunication networks, data centers, health care and industrial facilities. Emerson Network Power provides innovative solutions and expertise in areas including AC and DC power and precision cooling systems, embedded computing and power, integrated racks and enclosures, power switching and controls, monitoring, and connectivity. All solutions are supported globally by local Emerson Network Power service technicians.

Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (NYSE:EMR), is the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity from grid to chip for telecommunication networks, data centers, health care and industrial facilities. Emerson Network Power provides innovative solutions and expertise in areas including AC and DC power and precision cooling systems, embedded computing and power, integrated racks and enclosures, power switching and controls, monitoring, and connectivity. All solutions are supported globally by local Emerson Network Power service technicians.