Strategic Electronics Procurement Lead

Kaifa Technology (M) Sdn Bhd; Kulai; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaifa Technology (M) Sdn Bhd is seeking a skilled Procurement Buyer to lead end-to-end sourcing and purchasing activities. You will negotiate terms, manage supplier relationships and monitor KPIs to ensure on-time delivery and quality across electronics manufacturing components.

You will collaborate with Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Finance to support production, NPI and inventory targets, while driving cost reductions through strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM or related field.
• 5–8 years procurement experience, preferably in electronics/EMS/medical devices.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing, supplier management and contracts.
• Proven cost-reduction and supplier relationship skills.
• Proficient in ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing and procurement strategies for assigned commodities.
• Manage end-to-end purchasing activities including RFQs, supplier selection, PO placement and delivery tracking.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, contracts and long-term supply agreements.
• Monitor supplier KPIs (OTD, quality, lead time, responsiveness).
• Analyze spend and drive cost-saving initiatives and value engineering.
• Collaborate with Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Finance to support production and NPI.
• Manage material shortages, expedite critical deliveries and resolve supply disruptions.
• Conduct demand forecasting, inventory optimization and purchase planning.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in SCM

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Kaifa Technology (M) Sdn Bhd is seeking a skilled Procurement Buyer to lead end-to-end sourcing and purchasing activities. You will negotiate terms, manage supplier relationships and monitor KPIs to ensure on-time delivery and quality across electronics manufacturing components.

You will collaborate with Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Finance to support production, NPI and inventory targets, while driving cost reductions through strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.