Strategic MRO Category Leader for Semiconductor Ops

Sandisk; George Town; Sur place; MYR 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sandisk in Malaysia seeks a Senior Category Manager to own end-to-end maintenance, repair & operations procurement for semiconductor manufacturing.

You will lead sourcing strategies, RFQ/RFP activities, contract management, supplier performance, cost optimization, and risk mitigation, partnering with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Planning, Finance, Quality and Legal to ensure uptime and manufacturing continuity.

Qualifications

• BS Degree preferred in Business, Supply Chain or related disciplines.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in commodity management and procurement.
• Subject matter expertise in sourcing & contracting tools like SAP or Oracle Cloud.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications: Excel including V-Look Up, Pivot Tables, Word, PowerPoint.

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for MRO categories, including spare parts, maintenance services, industrial supplies, manufacturing consumables, and fabrication items.
• Lead RFQ/RFP activities and supplier selection processes in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Establish and manage supplier agreements, contracts, and commercial terms to support business and operational requirements.
• Monitor category spend, conduct market benchmarking, and drive cost reduction, cost avoidance, and value improvement initiatives.
• Manage supplier relationships with a focus on service performance, cost competitiveness, supply continuity, and risk management.
• Lead supplier escalations involving spare parts shortages, service support issues, delivery delays, warranty claims, and manufacturing-critical operational disruptions.
• Develop and implement mitigation, recovery, and business continuity plans to minimize operational and supply chain risks.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Planning, Finance, Quality, and Legal teams to support manufacturing uptime and operational readiness.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry developments to identify sourcing opportunities and alternative supply solutions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procurement procedures, Ethics & Compliance, Trade Compliance, IMS, BCMS, and applicable ISO standards.
• Support Business Continuity Management (BCM) activities and crisis response initiatives to ensure minimal business disruption.

Connaissances

Analytical

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Formation

BS degree preferred in Business, Supply Chain or related disciplines

Outils

SAP

Oracle Cloud

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

Sandisk in Malaysia seeks a Senior Category Manager to own end-to-end maintenance, repair & operations procurement for semiconductor manufacturing.

You will lead sourcing strategies, RFQ/RFP activities, contract management, supplier performance, cost optimization, and risk mitigation, partnering with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Planning, Finance, Quality and Legal to ensure uptime and manufacturing continuity.