Staff Specialist Procurement

Infineon Technologies; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Infineon Technologies in Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia is seeking a Team Leader for procurement and strategic sourcing. You will lead daily PROC service operations to meet targets, coach the team, and drive automation in purchasing processes.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, manage quotation processes, and analyze metrics to inform decisions while ensuring timely deliveries and compliance with internal policies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supply chain management, information systems or computer science-related field.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficient in using procurement software and tools, with a focus on process automation.
• Proficient with SAP, Excel and Tableau to streamline purchasing processes and data management.
• Preference given to candidates with programming knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily PROC service operation to meet operational and quality targets.
• Coach and develop team members through performance reviews, 1:1s, and training.
• Oversee buying and procurement activities and core purchasing functions.
• Drive quotation processes by defining criteria, evaluating suppliers, and validating options.
• Engage stakeholders to ensure alignment and collaboration throughout procurement.
• Prepare and present reports, analysing metrics and projections for decisions.
• Demonstrate urgency and deliver tasks on time under deadlines.
• Apply procurement processes and automate where feasible to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate across interdisciplinary teams to improve internal processes.
• Recommend continuous improvements within the procurement function.

Skills

Supply chain management

Information Systems

Computer Science

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Procurement software

Programming knowledge

Tools

SAP

Excel

Tableau

Job description

Your role

Key responsibilities in your new role

Team Leader:Lead daily PROC service operation to meet operational and quality targets. Manage, coach, and develop team members through performance reviews, 1:1s, and training.

Buying and procurement skillsets:Experience in the supply chain roles, core buying, hard skills and soft abilities typically in procurement and purchasing.

Service Delivery:Ensure the timely delivery of goods and services in accordance with established service levels and KPIs.

Quotation Processes:Drive the quotation process by defining evaluation criteria, identifying and selecting suppliers, executing the evaluation process, and refining and validating sourcing and purchasing options.

Stakeholder Engagement:Manage buy-in from key stakeholders to ensure alignment and collaboration throughout the procurement process.

Reporting & Analysis:Prepare and present reports to management, analyzing metrics and projection results to inform decision-making.

Time Management:Demonstrate urgency and deliver tasks on time, even under tight deadlines.

Process Optimization:Apply and optimize procurement processes, automating where feasible, to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills:Analyzing data, designing systems, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing technology performance. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Participate in inter disciplinary working groups and project work to gather insights, influence outcomes, and enhance internal processes and procedures.

Continuous Improvement:Recommend process improvements and develop tools aimed at fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the procurement function.

Your profile

Qualifications and skills to help you succeed

Proven experience in supply chain management, Information Systems or Computer Science related field.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Proficient in using procurement software and tools, with a focus on process automation.

Proficient in utilizing procurement software and tools, including SAP, Excel and tableau to streamline purchasing processes and data management.

Preference will be given to candidates who have programming knowledge.

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