Sourcing Assistant Manager | Up to 12k

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia invites a seasoned procurement professional to lead regional supplier partnerships and execute strategic sourcing for electro‑mechanical and high‑power components within a global electronics manufacturing setting. You will shape category strategies and negotiate supplier contracts to secure continuity and cost efficiency.

Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, the role requires a Bachelor Degree and significant manufacturing procurement experience, plus Mandarin proficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering, supply chain, or business.
• Significant experience in strategic procurement, supplier management, and contract negotiations.
• Experience sourcing electro‑mechanical and high‑power components.
• Mandarin proficiency required for regional collaboration.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement category strategies for OEM vendors to improve cost efficiency and supply continuity.
• Lead commercial discussions to secure competitive pricing and negotiate customised supplier agreements.
• Develop and execute sourcing roadmaps for key equipment parts and components.
• Manage short‑ to mid‑term risk mitigation for critical equipment categories.
• Guide and mentor a procurement team to build a high‑performance culture.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Supplier management

Contract negotiations

Mandarin proficiency

ERP/BI tools

Sourcing electro-mechanical components

Education

Bachelor Degree

Job description

Company Overview

You will join a global electronics manufacturing solutions provider that is widely recognised for its commitment to technological innovation and international market leadership. The organisation fosters a supportive and collaborative culture that empowers professionals to accelerate their careers and achieve their full potential.

Job Overview

Joining a dynamic procurement division, you will manage regional supplier partnerships and execute strategic sourcing plans for core electro‑mechanical and chiller commodities.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement comprehensive category strategies for OEM vendors to achieve cost efficiencies, safeguard supply continuity, and maintain top‑tier quality standards in line with organisational goals.
• Lead commercial discussions to secure competitive pricing structures and negotiate customised agreements with manufacturing suppliers.
• Develop and execute targeted sourcing roadmaps for key equipment parts and components.
• Manage short‑term and mid‑term risk mitigation plans to ensure business continuity across vital equipment categories.
• Guide and mentor a dedicated team of procurement professionals to cultivate a high‑performance culture.

Skills and Experience Required

• Possess a tertiary qualification in engineering, supply chain management, or a business‑related discipline.
• Significant experience in strategic procurement, supplier management, and custom contract negotiations within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven capability in sourcing electro‑mechanical components, high‑power components and customised mechanical standard parts.
• Proficiency in Mandarin is essential to effectively collaborate with regional stakeholders.
• Familiarity with enterprise resource planning systems and business intelligence tools.

Manager / Team

The successful candidate will be reporting to the Director of Supply Chain.

Education

Bachelor Degree