Sourcing Officer

Contraves Advanced Devices; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company located in Johor, Malaysia, is seeking a Procurement Specialist to source and procure electronic components and materials. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of sourcing or procurement experience, preferably in defense or aerospace. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in ERP systems, such as SAP, are essential. This role involves ensuring supplier compliance with quality standards and supporting cost optimization initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of sourcing or procurement experience in defense, aerospace, or industrial manufacturing.
• Knowledge of quality standards like ISO 9001 and AS9100 is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure components for defense and aerospace projects.
• Review supplier qualifications for compliance with quality standards.
• Analyze market trends to identify risk and opportunities.

Skills

Strong technical understanding of electrical components

Strong negotiation skills

Vendor management skills

Experience with global sourcing challenges

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electronic / Electric / Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP or similar ERP systems

Job description

Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic / Electric / Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.

Working Experience/Skills:

2–5 years of sourcing or procurement experience, preferably in defense, aerospace, or industrial manufacturing environments.

Strong technical understanding of electrical, mechanical, and electro‑mechanical components.

Experience with global sourcing challenges.

Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems.

Knowledge of quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001) is required. Knowledge of AS9100 is an advantage.

Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.

Source and procure electronic components, fabricated items and higher assembly modules for PCBA, box build, and equipment assembly projects for defense, military, aerospace, and industrial domains.

Review and evaluate supplier qualifications to ensure compliance with AS9100D and other relevant quality standards for fabricated items (e.g. mechanical parts - machining, sheet metal, PCB, plastic parts & etc).

Assess purchasing needs based on project requirements and align sourcing with approved plans and budgets.

Analyze market trend, supplier capabilities and economic factors to identify potential risk and opportunities in sourcing process.

Support cost optimization and reduction initiatives across both new and legacy projects.

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Engineering, Supply Chain, Commodity Managers, and Global Suppliers.

Maintain supplier database and records in SAP; monitor supplier performance and develop improvement plans when necessary.

Ensure compliance align with company procurement policy and procedure.

Others:

To abide to all Company rules and regulations including awareness of Company's Quality, Safety, Health, and Environmental policies.

To read, understand and be in compliance with the Company’s Code of Conduct and Business Ethics and its related policies at all times.

To comply with the Company’s Risk Management Manual, Policy and Procedures and related instructions including awareness and carry out the roles and responsibilities required under the documents.

To carry out any other duties and job functions as and when required by the company or any person(s) acting on behalf of the company.