Strategic Facilities & Construction Procurement Lead

OSRAM Opto Semiconductors (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., Penang; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

OSRAM Opto Semiconductors (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., Penang is seeking a skilled Category Manager for Facility Service & Maintenance, Construction and Operation Indirect Materials & Services.

You will develop category strategies, analyze spend, lead RFQ processes and drive cost improvements across multiple supplier relationships, while ensuring governance and risk management. The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, tender management and long-term supplier collaboration with a focus on cost efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Preferably 8+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing or category management.
• Relevant experience in Facility Service & Maintenance, Construction and Operation Indirect Materials and Services.
• Strong experience in commercial negotiation and complex sourcing projects.
• Knowledge of construction/service tendering, quotation and BOQ evaluation, cost breakdown, benchmarking and contract management would be an advantage.
• Professional procurement qualification such as CIPS or CPSM would be an advantage
• Strategic category management
• Strategic sourcing and tender management
• Cost analysis and benchmarking
• Construction and facility procurement
• Contract and supplier relationship management
• Strong analytical and commercial thinking
• Stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for assigned Facility Service & Maintenance, Construction and Operation Indirect Materials & Services.
• Analyze spend, market trends, supplier capabilities and cost drivers to identify opportunities and risks.
• Lead end-to-end RFQ and tender activities, including supplier evaluation, commercial analysis, negotiation and award recommendation.
• Conduct cost breakdown, benchmarking and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis to drive competitive cost.
• Deliver measurable cost savings, cost avoidance and value improvement.
• Develop and maintain a competitive, capable and reliable supplier base.
• Lead commercial negotiations covering pricing, payment terms, productivity commitments and contract conditions.
• Manage the contract lifecycle, including renewal, renegotiation and re-tendering.
• Identify opportunities for demand consolidation, specification optimization and supplier rationalization.
• Provide market intelligence, benchmarks and commercial recommendations to stakeholders and management.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Commercial acumen

Influencing skills

Independent ownership

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

Professional procurement qualification (CIPS/CPSM)

Tools

BOQ evaluation

Job description

OSRAM Opto Semiconductors (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., Penang is seeking a skilled Category Manager for Facility Service & Maintenance, Construction and Operation Indirect Materials & Services.

You will develop category strategies, analyze spend, lead RFQ processes and drive cost improvements across multiple supplier relationships, while ensuring governance and risk management. The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, tender management and long-term supplier collaboration with a focus on cost efficiency