Sourcing Specialist (1 -2 years experience)

Texas Instruments

Kuala Lumpur

On-site

MYR 45,000 - 74,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Texas Instruments Malaysia is seeking a Sourcing Specialist (1-2 years) to join the Global Sourcing & Procurement team. The role offers hands-on experience through the Career Accelerator Program (CAP) and exposure to sourcing strategies, supplier management, and market intelligence from day one.

Success in this role means collaborating with cross-functional teams, monitoring industry trends, and contributing to supply continuity and cost competitiveness as TI continues to grow in the

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Finance, Industrial Management, Operations, or related disciplines.
Open for fresh graduate up to 2 years of relevant experiences (1 year experience in the field will be added advantage)
CGPA 3.3 and above
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Support sourcing and procurement strategies for semiconductor manufacturing materials to support TI’s long-term growth priorities
Participate in sourcing initiatives, supplier engagement, and global RFQ activities to improve supply continuity, cost competitiveness, and operational efficiency
Support commercial discussions and procurement activities with global suppliers and internal stakeholders
Analyze supplier performance, market trends, cost drivers, and supply-demand dynamics to support sourcing decisions
Monitor semiconductor industry trends, emerging technologies, and market developments to support future sourcing strategies
Develop business insights and recommendations through data analysis and structured problem solving
Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations to support business objectives
Support supplier performance reviews, relationship management activities, and supply continuity initiatives
Build effective working relationships with global stakeholders to support sourcing priorities and business needs
Support supply risk monitoring and mitigation planning to improve business continuity and supply assurance
Participate in problem-solving activities related to cost, supply, quality, and operational challenges
Develop understanding of procurement governance, compliance, and ethical business practices
Support sourcing and operational improvement projects in a fast-paced global environment
Prioritize multiple tasks and projects while maintaining strong ownership, execution quality, and attention to detail
Proactively communicate progress, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership potential

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

BI tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

Sourcing Specialist (1 -2 years experience)

Job Description

Change the world. Love your job.
In your first year with TI, you will participate in the Career Accelerator Program (CAP), which provides professional and technical training and resources to accelerate your ramp into TI, and set you up for long-term career success. Within this program, we also offer function-specific technical training and on-the-job learning opportunities that will encourage you to solve problems through a variety of hands-on, meaningful experiences from your very first day on the job.

Global Sourcing & Procurement

Support sourcing and procurement strategies for semiconductor manufacturing materials to support TI’s long-term growth priorities
Participate in sourcing initiatives, supplier engagement, and global RFQ activities to improve supply continuity, cost competitiveness, and operational efficiency
Support commercial discussions and procurement activities with global suppliers and internal stakeholders

Market Intelligence & Business Insights

Analyze supplier performance, market trends, cost drivers, and supply-demand dynamics to support sourcing decisions
Monitor semiconductor industry trends, emerging technologies, and market developments to support future sourcing strategies
Develop business insights and recommendations through data analysis and structured problem solving
Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations to support business objectives
Support supplier performance reviews, relationship management activities, and supply continuity initiatives
Build effective working relationships with global stakeholders to support sourcing priorities and business needs

Supply Chain Risk & Resilience

Support supply risk monitoring and mitigation planning to improve business continuity and supply assurance
Participate in problem-solving activities related to cost, supply, quality, and operational challenges
Develop understanding of procurement governance, compliance, and ethical business practices
Support sourcing and operational improvement projects in a fast-paced global environment
Prioritize multiple tasks and projects while maintaining strong ownership, execution quality, and attention to detail
Proactively communicate progress, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Finance, Industrial Management, Operations, or related disciplines
Open for fresh graduate up to 2 years of relevant experiences (1 year experience in the field will be added advantage)
CGPA 3.3 and above
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and fast-paced environment

Preferred Skills & Experiences

1 year of working experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, semiconductor manufacturing, or global business environments
Demonstrated leadership potential through university projects, internships, student organizations, competitions, or extracurricular activities
Strong curiosity to understand business, market, and technology trends
Effective stakeholder management and communication skills
Familiarity with Excel, data analysis, business intelligence tools, or digital technologies is an advantage
Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong ownership and execution discipline

What Will Differentiate You

Successful candidates typically demonstrate:

Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
Curiosity to understand markets, suppliers, technologies, and business drivers
Leadership potential and willingness to take ownership
Strong collaboration and relationship-building capability
Strategic thinking potential with a proactive mindset
Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Why Join This Role?

Exposure to global suppliers and international business environments
Opportunity to work with senior leaders and cross-functional teams worldwide
Hands-on experience in sourcing strategy, supplier management, market analysis, and supply chain resilience
Strong learning and career development opportunities in procurement and supply chain leadership
Opportunity to make meaningful business impact supporting TI’s long-term growth

Build a career that shapes the future of semiconductor supply chains — while developing global sourcing, leadership, and business strategy capabilities.

About Us

Why TI?

Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics.
We're different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours.Meet the people of TI
Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well-being is important to us. Please find our country-specific benefits here

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn moreatTI.com .

Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment.

Texas Instruments does not make recruiting or hiring decisions based on citizenship, immigration status or national origin. However, if TI determines that information access or export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit you from working in this position without first obtaining an export license, TI expressly reserves the right not to seek such a license for you and either offer you a different position that does not require an export license or decline to move forward with your employment.

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