Strategic Commodity Sourcing Lead

VS Industry Bhd; Kulai; Hybrid; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

VS Industry Bhd, Johor, is seeking a Commodity / Sourcing Specialist to lead a commodity team in end-to-end sourcing activities and ensure BOM cost submissions align with timelines and budgets for EMS/manufacturing projects.

The role requires strong negotiation and analytical skills, Excel proficiency, and the ability to coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver cost-efficient sourcing solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Studies / Administration, Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain within EMS or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of BOM, RFQ, supplier management, and cost structure analysis.
• Good negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Willing to work in Senai, Johor.

Responsibilities

• Lead a commodity team in sourcing activities from initiation to completion for assigned projects, ensuring BOM cost submissions meet timelines and budget requirements.
• Supervise RFQ processes, cost studies, comparisons, and analyses; prepare supplier allocation proposals and coordinate new vendor setup activities.
• Strategically plan and execute RFQ events; participate in cost negotiations to achieve the most cost-effective solutions and support annual cost reduction initiatives.
• Attend internal and external meetings with customers to ensure all stakeholder and customer requirements are fulfilled.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Analyze and monitor commodity market trends to support sourcing decisions.

Skills

BOM management

RFQ management

Supplier management

Cost structure analysis

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Excel

Data analysis tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Studies / Administration / Supply Chain Management or related field

Job description

VS Industry Bhd, Johor, is seeking a Commodity / Sourcing Specialist to lead a commodity team in end-to-end sourcing activities and ensure BOM cost submissions align with timelines and budgets for EMS/manufacturing projects.

The role requires strong negotiation and analytical skills, Excel proficiency, and the ability to coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver cost-efficient sourcing solutions.