Strategic Sourcing Lead - OEM & Supplier Excellence

Cohu Malaysia; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cohu Malaysia is seeking a seasoned sourcing professional to lead OEM commodity strategies, manage supplier performance, and drive cost reductions across the supply chain. You will work with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and finance teams to ensure continuity and value for the business.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years in OEM sourcing, strong negotiation skills, Mandarin proficiency, and hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems and data tools such as Power BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in OEM sourcing, commodity management, or strategic procurement.
• Strong commercial acumen with advanced negotiation skills.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and OEM supply models.
• Analytical mindset with ability to translate data into strategic insights.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Ariba) and data tools (e.g. Power BI).
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Mandarin language proficiency is required due to China-based stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement OEM commodity strategies aligned with business, engineering, and operational requirements.
• Establish strategic sourcing plans to optimise total cost of ownership, quality and delivery.
• Identify and execute cost reduction initiatives including supplier consolidation and localisation.
• Drive long-term supply competitiveness and resilience.
• Identify, qualify and manage OEM suppliers based on commercial, technical, operational, and risk criteria.
• Build strategic partnerships with key OEM suppliers to enhance collaboration and innovation.
• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and competitive landscape to anticipate risks and opportunities.
• Lead commercial negotiations to secure favorable terms and pricing.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Projects teams.

Skills

Mandarin language proficiency

Advanced negotiation skills

Analytical mindset

Strong commercial acumen

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Ariba)

Power BI

Job description

Cohu Malaysia is seeking a seasoned sourcing professional to lead OEM commodity strategies, manage supplier performance, and drive cost reductions across the supply chain. You will work with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and finance teams to ensure continuity and value for the business.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years in OEM sourcing, strong negotiation skills, Mandarin proficiency, and hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems and data tools such as Power BI.