Sourcing Engineer- Manufacturing( Semiconductor) @ Penang

Randstad Malaysia; George Town; On-site; MYR 81,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia is partnering with a leading global manufacturer to recruit a Sourcing Specialist in Penang. The role focuses on managing vendor relationships, optimizing procurement costs, and driving strategic sourcing initiatives with a monthly salary of up to RM8,000.

Responsibilities include cost benchmarking, supplier performance evaluation, alternate sourcing, contract negotiations, and cross-functional audits.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or vendor management in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of sheet metal, plastics, or custom engineered components.
• Hands-on experience with ERP and PLM tools.
• Willingness to travel on short notice for regional supplier evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Execute cost structure evaluations and market pricing benchmarks to reduce component costs.
• Oversee vendor performance evaluations and maintain the supplier registry with scorecards.
• Lead alternate sourcing programs to secure local and regional component supply for production lines.
• Negotiate procurement contracts, payment terms, and delivery parameters.
• Coordinate with quality and engineering for supplier audits and component evaluations.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Vendor management

Sheet metal

Plastic fabrication

Custom components

ERP platforms

PLM tools

Global supplier networks

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain management, procurement, or related

Tools

ERP platforms

Product lifecycle management (PLM) tools

Job description

about the company you will be joining a leading global manufacturer of specialized interconnect solutions and technology components serving high-tech industries. The organization maintains a strong market standing while providing structured opportunities for professional growth and operational development. about the job

As a Sourcing Specialist, you will manage vendor relationships, optimize procurement costs, and execute strategic sourcing initiatives, with a monthly salary up to RM8,000.

• Execute cost structure evaluations and market pricing benchmarks to achieve component cost reductions.




• Oversee vendor performance evaluations and maintain the approved supplier registry using structured scorecard frameworks.




• Lead alternate sourcing programs to secure local and regional component supply for production lines.




• Manage commercial negotiations for procurement contracts, payment terms, and delivery parameters.




• Partner with quality and engineering functions to conduct comprehensive supplier facility audits and component evaluations.

skills and experience required.

• Minimum three to five years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or vendor management within a manufacturing environment.




• Practical knowledge of sheet metal, plastic fabrication, or custom engineered components.




• Hands‑on proficiency operating enterprise resource planning platforms and product lifecycle management tools.




• Ability to travel on short notice for regional business requirements and supplier facility evaluations.




• Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain management, procurement, or a related discipline.



• Proven track record in managing global supplier networks and international vendor communications- Maadaarin is a plus !

skills

no additional skills required

qualifications

no additional qualifications required

education

Bachelor Degree