Strategic Procurement Lead - Malaysia (Hybrid)

Renesas Electronics; Bayan Lepas; Hybrid; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Penang is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage sourcing and supplier relationships for critical materials. This role requires 5–8 years in procurement, particularly in semiconductor manufacturing, and involves driving cost optimization and strategic sourcing across multiple material categories. Applicants should possess strong analytical and communication skills and a bachelor's degree in a related field. A flexible hybrid work model is available.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Employee resource groups

Remote work options

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of procurement experience, preferably in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Proven experience in sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess cost, supplier performance, and commercial terms.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities across direct materials, secondary materials, and packaging materials.
• Drive cost-down initiatives through value engineering and structured negotiation.
• Identify and qualify alternative suppliers/materials to improve cost competitiveness.
• Build and manage supplier relationships to evaluate performance.
• Support BCM activities by developing dual/backup sourcing strategies.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Production, and Planning teams.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Industrial Studies, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

A leading semiconductor company in Penang is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage sourcing and supplier relationships for critical materials. This role requires 5–8 years in procurement, particularly in semiconductor manufacturing, and involves driving cost optimization and strategic sourcing across multiple material categories. Applicants should possess strong analytical and communication skills and a bachelor's degree in a related field. A flexible hybrid work model is available.