Sr/Sourcing Specialist - Malaysia

Watlow; Kulim; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Watlow Malaysia, Kulim Hi-Tech Park, is seeking a Sr/Sourcing Specialist to lead global supplier activities, including RFI/Q/P, negotiation and supplier qualification. The role reports to the Sourcing Manager and supports Asia with a 30% travel requirement.

You will collaborate with Quality, VAVE, Logistics and Compliance to drive localization, LTAs and efficient procurement of Electrical, Mechanical and Electro-mechanical components.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years in Global Sourcing & Buyer roles.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Understanding of supply chain, inventory, import/export, logistics.

Responsibilities

• Conducts RFI/Q/P locally and globally.
• Negotiates prices and terms with suppliers to meet quality, delivery and cost targets.
• Drives parts and process qualification with Quality and VAVE teams.
• Prepares comparative statements and cost analyses.
• Manages supplier onboarding and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs).
• Supports part qualification and localizations; signs LTAs with Sourcing Manager support.
• Assists logistics, program managers and compliance to obtain supplier documents.

Skills

Global sourcing

Negotiation

Vendor mgmt

Capex procurement

IT procurement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Operations Management

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Office

Oracle

Job description

Working at Watlow

Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for over 100 years!

Position: Sr/Sourcing Specialist

Location: Watlow Malaysia, Kulim Hi-Tech Park (Kedah)

Reporting to Sourcing Manager

Support Asia

Travel requirement : 30%

Preferred Industry: Pressure vessel & Boiler Industries , Panel builders , EMS ( Electronic Manufacturing Service), Electrical Wire Manufacturing, Automotive & Industrial manufacturing.

Nature of Experience:

• Experience in sourcing Electrical & Electronic Components (Actives , Passive , Switch gears , Control panels), Mechanical Components (Sheet metal, Boilers, Pressure vessels, Flanges, Tubings), Electro mechanical components (Wires, Cables, Wire harness , PCBs).
• Knowledge of general purchasing & sourcing processes within an ERP System. Must demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication skills while interacting and building strong relationships with suppliers / vendors.
• Ability to multitask, set priorities, organize and follow-through to meet deadlines.
• Experience in global sourcing, alternate component sourcing & Localization.
• Experience as buyer is must (Handling CAPEX procurement, IT procurement , Indirect procurement shall be added advantage).
• Experience in EMS is added advantage.

Major Role and Responsibilities:

• Conducts RFI/Q/P (Request for Information/Quotation/Proposal) locally / globally).
• Negotiation of prices and terms with suppliers to meet specified quality, delivery and cost objectives.
• Drives parts and process qualification, in coordination with Supplier Quality team/ VAVE team.
• Preparing comparative statements.
• Should be good in costing.
• Manage supplier onboarding activities and conduct ongoing performance monitoring through Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs)
• Support part qualification & localizations.
• Signing LTAs , negotiation and development in coordination with Sourcing Manager and Contract Specialists.
• Support logistics , program managers & compliance team to get relevant documents from suppliers.

Education and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Operations Management, Materials Management or Business Management or equivalent or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Minimum 5 years experience in Global Sourcing & Buyer.
• Strong negotiation and communication / presentation skills.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders in regional or multinational environments.
• Understanding of supply chain management concepts such as inventory management, Import/export procedures and logistics.
• Pficiency in Microsoft Office, Oracle and other relevant software tools.

Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.