Strategic Sourcing Lead: Global Materials & Suppliers

Penchem Technologies Sdn Bhd; Simpang Ampat; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Penchem Technologies Sdn Bhd is seeking a procurement professional to develop and execute sourcing strategies for materials and services. You will evaluate local and overseas suppliers, conduct RFQ/RFP processes, and negotiate to deliver cost savings while ensuring supplier performance and compliance.

The role requires at least 3 years of strategic sourcing experience and relevant degree with ERP/Excel proficiency. Travel locally and abroad is expected to support supplier development and audits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience.
• Master Degree or Bachelor's in SCM, Procurement, Purchasing, Business Admin, Logistics or related field.
• Experience in cost reduction, supplier development and supply-risk management.
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred, raw-material sourcing advantageous.
• Willing to travel locally and overseas for supplier visits and audits.
• Able to converse in Malay; English and Chinese are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for raw materials, packaging, services and other categories.
• Identify and qualify local and overseas suppliers to support business needs.
• Conduct price benchmarking, RFQ/RFP, negotiation to achieve cost savings.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective actions when needed.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to meet technical and operational requirements.
• Support ERP, SharePoint, dashboards to improve sourcing visibility and efficiency.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiation

Cost reduction

Supplier performance

ERP & Excel

International sourcing

Stakeholder comms

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Procurement

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Penchem Technologies Sdn Bhd is seeking a procurement professional to develop and execute sourcing strategies for materials and services. You will evaluate local and overseas suppliers, conduct RFQ/RFP processes, and negotiate to deliver cost savings while ensuring supplier performance and compliance.

The role requires at least 3 years of strategic sourcing experience and relevant degree with ERP/Excel proficiency. Travel locally and abroad is expected to support supplier development and audits.