Sourcing Specialist

Hi-P International; Kulim; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Kulim, Malaysia is seeking an experienced procurement professional. You will be responsible for sourcing materials, negotiating with suppliers, and coordinating with various departments to ensure the best terms for the company. Candidates should hold a relevant bachelor’s degree and have at least 5 years of experience in procurement, especially in electronics manufacturing. Fluency in Mandarin and English is required for effective communication with clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in multinational companies in procurement/supply chain management.
• Proficient in both written and spoken Mandarin and English.

Responsibilities

• Source materials from local and overseas suppliers.
• Negotiate prices for materials.
• Coordinate with QA and Engineering for approvals.
• Maintain vendors' Master List.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Relationship building with suppliers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Sourcing for materials from both overseas and local suppliers
• Price negotiation and reduction for direct and indirect materials
• Coordinate with QA, Engineering Department for parts approval and vendor qualification
• Maintenance of vendors' Master List
• Approval and evaluation of supplier’s quotations
• Coordinate with end suppliers on their approved vendors transfer
• Check and participate in vendor’s capacity planning
• Capable of identifying multi-level BOMs to quote.
• Attends quote kick-off meetings for all quotes.
• Provides feedback to sourcing managers about potential new suppliers to be included in our quoting process.
• Perform accurate BOM calculation during project costing.
• Follow up on the 1st article sample submission for part approval coordination for the phase-in of ECN and product revision change.
• Liaise and work closely with suppliers and other interdepartments.
• Localization the part for cost saving potential and new product

Qualifications

• Education Level: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Mechanical
• Engineering is preferred or equivalent experience
• Working Experience: Minimum 5 years in multinational companies in procurement/supply chain management, preferably in an electronics manufacturing-related field.
• Capable in sourcing with technical knowledge.
• Skillset: Details-oriented. Able to work and solve the problem independently. Good analytical skills and communication skills.
• Good at analytical and presentation skills.
• Good in building relationship with Suppliers in order to negotiate best term and conditions for the benefit of company
• Proficient in MS office and basic computer skills
• Fluent in written and spoken Mandarin and English. We are seeking candidates proficient in Mandarin to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients