Strategic Sourcing Leader - Global Procurement

Microchip Technology Inc.; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. in Penang, Malaysia seeks a senior procurement leader to drive strategic sourcing and supplier management across multinational operations.

You will own end-to-end sourcing, negotiate favorable terms, and collaborate with engineering and operations to optimize procurement outcomes. The role requires a decade of experience in procurement within complex environments, strong negotiation, and data-driven decision making, with a focus on cost savings and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree or relevant certifications preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of procurement or supply chain management experience in a multinational environment.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proven track record of cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Understanding of global supply chain dynamics and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with contract law and supplier governance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing strategic sourcing plans for assigned categories.
• Engage in end-to-end sourcing processes including market analysis, RFP/RFQ management, supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract negotiations.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver sourcing solutions.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to drive cost savings and risk mitigation.
• Analyze spend data and market trends to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with contracts and SLAs.
• Support sustainability and diversity initiatives within the supply base.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to optimize procurement processes.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing to secure favorable terms.
• Collaborate with engineering, product management, and other departments on NPI and EOL components.
• Lead cross-functional teams in strategic sourcing projects.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure smooth transition from development to production procurement.
• Prepare and present sourcing reports to senior management.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Spend analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

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

Master’s degree or professional certifications (CPSM/CIPS)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics ERP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Microchip Technology Inc. in Penang, Malaysia seeks a senior procurement leader to drive strategic sourcing and supplier management across multinational operations.

You will own end-to-end sourcing, negotiate favorable terms, and collaborate with engineering and operations to optimize procurement outcomes. The role requires a decade of experience in procurement within complex environments, strong negotiation, and data-driven decision making, with a focus on cost savings and regulatory