Sourcing Assistant Manager

Agensi Pekerjaan GMRecruitment Sdn Bhd; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Agensi Pekerjaan GMRecruitment Sdn Bhd in Malaysia seeks a capable Sourcing Specialist to develop and qualify suppliers, align strategies with Quality and Engineering, and drive cost competitiveness across regions.

You will evaluate quotations, cultivate a reliable supplier base, and lead cost improvement initiatives while understanding manufacturing processes and cost drivers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Studies, Business Administration, Management, Supply Chain or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in sourcing, purchasing or supply chain, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of commodity cost drivers, supplier markets and sourcing strategies.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and supplier capabilities.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and supplier management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify new suppliers in collaboration with Quality and Engineering teams.
• Establish and implement supplier and sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Evaluate supplier quotations, pricing structures and commercial terms to ensure competitiveness and cost effectiveness.
• Develop commodity sourcing strategies across regional and global markets.
• Manage commodity sourcing activities while maintaining a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and cost drivers.
• Monitor commodity market trends and supplier market conditions to identify sourcing opportunities and potential risks.
• Build and maintain a reliable supplier base to support business and operational requirements.
• Drive cost improvement initiatives and negotiate with suppliers to achieve commercial targets.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Business / Supply Chain)

Job description

• Develop and qualify new suppliers in collaboration with Quality and Engineering teams.
• Establish and implement supplier and sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Evaluate supplier quotations, pricing structures and commercial terms to ensure competitiveness and cost effectiveness.
• Develop commodity sourcing strategies across regional and global markets.
• Manage commodity sourcing activities while maintaining a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and cost drivers.
• Monitor commodity market trends and supplier market conditions to identify sourcing opportunities and potential risks.
• Build and maintain a reliable supplier base to support business and operational requirements.
• Drive cost improvement initiatives and negotiate with suppliers to achieve commercial targets.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Studies, Business Administration, Management, Supply Chain or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in sourcing, purchasing or supply chain, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of commodity cost drivers, supplier markets and sourcing strategies.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and supplier capabilities.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Candidates with experience in Supply Chain, Sourcing or Purchasing are preferred.