Strategic Semiconductor Procurement Specialist

POET Technologies; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

POET Technologies in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a procurement professional to manage end-to-end purchasing of semiconductor materials, components, equipment and services to ensure availability, cost, quality and on-time delivery.

You will work with Planning, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance and Logistics to review requirements, issue POs, source suppliers, negotiate terms and monitor supplier performance. Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (SAP/Oracle) and Excel is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline is required.
• 2–3 years of purchasing/procurement experience preferred.
• Experience in semiconductor/electronics manufacturing is a plus.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (SAP/Oracle) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review material requirements and generate purchase orders to support production needs.
• Procure materials, components, spare parts, consumables, and services.
• Monitor and manage open POs, ensuring on-time delivery and adjust orders as needed.
• Source, evaluate, and develop reliable suppliers to meet business needs.
• Monitor supplier performance in terms of cost, quality, and delivery and resolve issues.
• Obtain quotations and negotiate pricing, MOQs, payment terms, and lead times.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and monitor market trends affecting costs.
• Maintain procurement data in ERP/MRP systems and track KPIs while ensuring policy compliance.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

ERP/MRP knowledge

Excel

Office suites

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain / Procurement / Engineering / Business / Logistics

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

POET Technologies in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a procurement professional to manage end-to-end purchasing of semiconductor materials, components, equipment and services to ensure availability, cost, quality and on-time delivery.

You will work with Planning, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance and Logistics to review requirements, issue POs, source suppliers, negotiate terms and monitor supplier performance. Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (SAP/Oracle) and Excel is preferred.