Strategic Materials & Cost Optimization Analyst

Flex; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Medical Benefits

Allowances and Bonuses

Paid Time-Off

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst based in Perai, Penang. The role focuses on customer-facing strategic materials, cost management, and data-driven decision support to optimize supply chain performance.

Responsibilities include driving pricing strategies, supplier negotiations, and cost take-down initiatives, with emphasis on regional and global cost management. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in finance or supply chain and strong knowledge of electronics markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 5 years in finance, materials sourcing, commodity management or supply chain design/management.
• Understanding of cost accounting, electronic component markets, price trends and technologies.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing and OEM product development process.
• Experience with office software including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and databases.

Responsibilities

• Drives sourcing/pricing strategies in materials quotations and interfaces with customers to promote preferred suppliers.
• Manages regional supplier contracts and maintains supplier relationships, reporting Purchase Price Variance.
• Oversees cost reviews, actions to improve gross material margin, and PPV reconciliation with customers.

Skills

Cost accounting understanding

Electronics market knowledge

OEM product development understanding

Office software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Office tools (word, Excel, PPT)

Job description

Flex is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst based in Perai, Penang. The role focuses on customer-facing strategic materials, cost management, and data-driven decision support to optimize supply chain performance.

Responsibilities include driving pricing strategies, supplier negotiations, and cost take-down initiatives, with emphasis on regional and global cost management. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in finance or supply chain and strong knowledge of electronics markets.