Strategic Sourcing Lead for NPI & Manufacturing

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia is seeking a senior procurement professional to lead strategic sourcing initiatives across production materials and subcontracting services in our manufacturing operations.

You will partner with engineering during New Product Development to ensure component readiness, drive cost savings through should-cost modeling and value engineering, and lead negotiations with key vendors while maintaining strict supplier qualification and performance standards.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in strategic sourcing/technical procurement in manufacturing.
• Experience supporting new product introductions with engineering.
• Practical knowledge of should-cost, value engineering and TCO.
• Strong negotiation, contract administration and cross-functional PM skills.
• Bachelor's degree in related discipline.
• Able to communicate with China stakeholders is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement strategic sourcing plans for production materials and subcontracting services.
• Partner with engineering during new product development to facilitate component readiness and supplier selection.
• Conduct comprehensive should-cost evaluations and value engineering analyses to drive sustainable cost savings.
• Lead commercial negotiations on pricing structures, supply agreements, and lead-time commitments with key vendors.
• Manage vendor qualification and performance reviews to ensure adherence to technical specifications and quality standards.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Technical procurement

Supplier partnerships

Should-cost modeling

Value engineering

Total cost of ownership

Negotiation

Contract administration

Cross-functional project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Job description

Randstad Malaysia is seeking a senior procurement professional to lead strategic sourcing initiatives across production materials and subcontracting services in our manufacturing operations.

You will partner with engineering during New Product Development to ensure component readiness, drive cost savings through should-cost modeling and value engineering, and lead negotiations with key vendors while maintaining strict supplier qualification and performance standards.