Strategic Sourcing Lead - Pharma Packaging

Agensi Pekerjaan Minde Group Sdn Bhd; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Agensi Pekerjaan Minde Group Sdn Bhd is seeking a Purchasing and Sourcing Manager for a pharma packaging specialist in Malaysia. You will lead strategic sourcing, supplier qualification, and cost management across paperboard, inks, coatings, and related materials.

You will ensure regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and collaboration with QA, production, and regulatory teams to meet customer requirements and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharma packaging procurement and supplier management.
• Strong costs, budgeting, and supplier performance analysis.
• Knowledge of printing materials and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies for pharma-grade paperboard, leaflets, inks, coatings, solvents, and printing consumables.
• Qualify suppliers and conduct audits, maintain Approved Supplier List.
• Ensure materials comply with ISO standards and FDA/FSC where applicable.
• Negotiate long-term agreements, MOQs, and cost-saving initiatives while upholding quality.
• Collaborate with QA, production, and R&D on material trials and validation.
• Monitor supplier KPIs, traceability, lead times, and implementation of improvements.

Skills

Technical understanding of printing

Cost analysis & budgeting

Supplier development

Problem-solving in production

Cross-functional communication

Job description

Agensi Pekerjaan Minde Group Sdn Bhd is seeking a Purchasing and Sourcing Manager for a pharma packaging specialist in Malaysia. You will lead strategic sourcing, supplier qualification, and cost management across paperboard, inks, coatings, and related materials.

You will ensure regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and collaboration with QA, production, and regulatory teams to meet customer requirements and drive continuous improvement.