Sourcing Assistant Manager

Cohu Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five-Day Work Week

Flexible Working Arrangement

Profit Sharing

Overseas Opportunities

Medical Insurance

Job summary

Cohu Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking a Sourcing Assistant Manager to lead OEM supplier strategies and contract management. You will drive cost optimization, ensure supply continuity, and collaborate with engineering and operations to align sourcing with product needs.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years in OEM sourcing, strong negotiation skills, and Mandarin proficiency for China-based coordination. The role offers exposure to global supply networks and career growth in a dynamic semiconductor

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, business, or related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in OEM sourcing, commodity management, or strategic procurement.
• Proven track record in supplier management, cost negotiation, and contract management.
• Mandarin language proficiency is required as the role involves regular communication with China-based stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop OEM commodity strategies aligned with business, engineering, and operations.
• Establish strategic sourcing plans to optimize TCO, quality and delivery performance.
• Identify and execute cost reduction initiatives including supplier consolidation and localization.
• Drive long-term supply competitiveness and resilience.
• Identify, qualify and manage OEM suppliers based on commercial, technical, operational, and risk criteria.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with key OEM suppliers.
• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor market trends and supplier capabilities to anticipate risks and opportunities.
• Lead commercial negotiations to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms.
• Analyse total cost structures and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Track commodity price movements and develop mitigation strategies.
• Lead sourcing initiatives including dual sourcing and supply chain optimization.
• Assess supplier financial health and operational risks.
• Develop and execute risk mitigation strategies for continuity and market volatility.
• Ensure supply chain agility and continuity for business requirements.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Project teams to align sourcing strategies.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Manufacturing knowledge

OEM supply models

Data analytics

ERP/MRP familiarity

Power BI

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Mandarin proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Ariba

Power BI

Job description

At Cohu Malaysia, we are committed to driving innovation and excellence in the semiconductor industry. Our mission is to create a dynamic and inclusive work environment where every team member feels a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. By joining us, you will be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking workforce dedicated to shaping the future of technology.

Unleash your Potential

We are seeking a Sourcing Assistant Manager to manage supplier contract material liability and ensure supply chain optimization and continuity with strategic contract management

Impact You Will Make

1. MAIN OBJECTIVES

• Responsible for developing and executing category strategies for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) suppliers to ensure competitive cost, secure supply continuity, and high-quality performance aligned with business objectives.
• This role leads supplier engagement, contract negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration to drive long-term value, risk mitigation, and operational excellence across the supply chain.
• Drive tactical execution of sourcing plans by actively managing supplier performance (cost, delivery, quality), resolving day-to-day supply issues, expediting critical materials, and ensuring timely closure of RFQs, contract renewals, and engineering change implementations.
• Own short- to mid-term supply risk mitigation, including monitoring supplier capacity, lead time fluctuations, material shortages, and developing recovery or contingency plans to support business continuity and programme ramp requirements.
• Ensure operational discipline through regular tracking of KPIs (PPV, on-time delivery, inventory, and supplier responsiveness), while proactively identifying gaps and driving corrective actions with internal teams and suppliers.

2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Commodity Strategy & Sourcing Excellence

• Develop and implement OEM commodity strategies aligned with business, engineering, and operational requirements
• Establish strategic sourcing plans to optimize total cost of ownership (TCO), quality and delivery performance
• Identify and execute cost reduction initiatives including supplier consolidation, value engineering, and localization opportunities
• Drive long-term supply competitiveness and resilience
• Identify, qualify and manage OEM suppliers based on commercial, technical, operational, and risk criteria
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with key OEM suppliers to enhance collaboration and innovation
• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and competitive landscape to anticipate risks and opportunities

Cost & Value Management

• Lead commercial negotiations to secure competitive pricing, favorable terms, and risk-balanced agreements
• Analyse total cost structures and identify opportunities for cost optimization and value enhancement
• Track commodity price movements and develop mitigation strategies for cost volatility
• Lead sourcing initiatives including dual sourcing, alternative materials, and supply chain optimization programmes

Risk Management & Supply Assurance

• Assess supplier financial health and operational risks
• Develop and execute risk mitigation strategies covering supply continuity, geopolitical risks, and market volatility
• Ensure supply chain agility, flexibility, and continuity in support of business requirements.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Project teams to align sourcing strategies with product and business needs
• Support new product introduction (NPI), localization and supplier transfer initiatives
• Drive alignment between global and regional sourcing strategies where applicable
• Lead, coach and develop a team of commodity specialists or sourcing professionals
• Set performance targets, monitor progress and foster a high-performance culture
• Promote continuous improvement, accountability, and talent development.

3. Desired Behaviors

• Strategic thinking and decision-making
• Influencing and stakeholder alignment at all organizational levels
• Strong communication and negotiation capability
• Relationship building and partnership development
• Continuous improvement mindset and ability to challenge status quo
• Adaptability in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Our Ideal Candidate

Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Experience: Minimum 5–8 years of experience in OEM sourcing, commodity/category management, or strategic procurement. Proven track record in supplier management, cost negotiation, and contract management

Skills/Technical Requirements

• Strong commercial acumen with advanced negotiation skills
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and OEM supply models
• Analytical mindset with ability to translate data into strategic insights
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Ariba) and data tools (e.g. Power BI)
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Mandarin language proficiency is required as the role involves regular communication with China-based stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

At Cohu Malaysia, we offer a collaborative work environment that fosters growth, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and make a significant impact on our products and processes.

We value our people and offer them:

• Five-Day Work Week
• Flexible Working Arrangement
• Profit Sharing
• Overseas Opportunities

Perks and benefits Medical Education support Dental Parking Sports&Social Activities, Insurance, Fixed&Variabl

Cohu offers the broadest portfolio of equipment and services for back-end semiconductor manufacturing, including a one-stop-shop for test and handling equipment, thermal subsystems, test contacting, vision inspection and MEMS test solutions.

Cohu has a Broad Product Portfolio across Diverse Applications

Our enhanced product portfolio gives our customers the best possible combination of technologies to match their business and technical needs.

Our product portfolio is focused on increasing yield, reducing cost of test and accelerating time-to-market.

Perks and benefits Medical Education support Dental Parking Sports&Social Activities, Insurance, Fixed&Variabl

Cohu offers the broadest portfolio of equipment and services for back-end semiconductor manufacturing, including a one-stop-shop for test and handling equipment, thermal subsystems, test contacting, vision inspection and MEMS test solutions.

Cohu has a Broad Product Portfolio across Diverse Applications

Our enhanced product portfolio gives our customers the best possible combination of technologies to match their business and technical needs.

Our product portfolio is focused on increasing yield, reducing cost of test and accelerating time-to-market.

The Only Company with the Expertise on the Entire Test Cell and Inspection

We deliver leading-edge solutions to enable a smarter, safer, and more connected future.

Cohu offers the broadest portfolio of equipment and services for back-end semiconductor manufacturing, including a one-stop-shop for test and handling equipment, thermal subsystems, test contacting, vision inspection and MEMS test solutions.

Cohu has a Broad Product Portfolio across Diverse Applications

Our enhanced product portfolio gives our customers the best possible combination of technologies to match their business and technical needs.

Our product portfolio is focused on increasing yield, reducing cost of test and accelerating time-to-market.