Strategic Sourcing Lead: Cost Savings & Supplier Excellence

Engtek Group; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Engtek Group in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a Procurement professional to drive strategic sourcing, achieve cost savings, and ensure supply continuity across manufacturing. You will lead supplier identification, audits, negotiations, and supplier performance management, collaborating with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and other teams to optimize spend and quality.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years in sourcing, strong negotiation, ERP/MRP proficiency, and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in SCM, business administration, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain experience.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Excellent cost analysis, forecasting, and market intelligence capabilities.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and cross-functional collaboration.
• Familiarity with ISO/IATF 16949 or related quality standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic sourcing initiatives to achieve cost savings and supply continuity.
• Lead supplier identification, audits, evaluations, and selection processes.
• Support contract negotiations and commercial discussions with suppliers.
• Monitor and drive supplier performance through reviews and improvement plans.
• Lead supplier performance management, including KPI reviews and QBRs.
• Analyze procurement spending and market trends to inform strategies.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and other functions.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and ethical sourcing standards.
• Support day-to-day procurement operations and strategic projects.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Supplier relationship management

Analytical skills

Cost analysis

Market intelligence

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management / Business Administration / Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Engtek Group in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a Procurement professional to drive strategic sourcing, achieve cost savings, and ensure supply continuity across manufacturing. You will lead supplier identification, audits, negotiations, and supplier performance management, collaborating with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and other teams to optimize spend and quality.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years in sourcing, strong negotiation, ERP/MRP proficiency, and familiarity with