Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Lead

Infineon Technologies

Seberang Perai

On-site

MYR 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Infineon Technologies Malaysia in Penang is seeking a team leader for strategic sourcing and procurement excellence. You will lead daily PROC service operations, coach team members, manage supplier relationships, and ensure service levels and KPIs are met.

You will apply process automation, analyze data, drive quotations, and engage stakeholders to align purchases with business goals. Proficiency in SAP, Excel and Tableau is valued, with programming knowledge a plus.

Qualifications

Proven experience in supply chain management, Information Systems or Computer Science related field.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Proficient in using procurement software and tools, with a focus on process automation.
Proficient in utilizing procurement software and tools, including SAP, Excel and Tableau to streamline purchasing processes and data management.
Preference will be given to candidates who have programming knowledge.

Responsibilities

Team Leader: Lead daily PROC service operation to meet operational and quality targets. Manage, coach, and develop team members through performance reviews, 1:1s, and training.
Buying and procurement skillsets: Experience in the supply chain roles, core buying, hard skills and soft abilities typically in procurement and purchasing.
Service Delivery: Ensure the timely delivery of goods and services in accordance with established service levels and KPIs.
Quotation Processes: Drive the quotation process by defining evaluation criteria, identifying and selecting suppliers, executing the evaluation process, and refining and validating sourcing and purchasing options.
Stakeholder Engagement: Manage buy-in from key stakeholders to ensure alignment and collaboration throughout the procurement process.
Reporting & Analysis: Prepare and present reports to management, analyzing metrics and projection results to inform decision-making.
Time Management: Demonstrate urgency and deliver tasks on time, even under tight deadlines.
Process Optimization: Apply and optimize procurement processes, automating where feasible, to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Analyzing data, designing systems, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing technology performance. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Participate in inter disciplinary working groups and project work to gather insights, influence outcomes, and enhance internal processes and procedures.
Continuous Improvement: Recommend process improvements and develop tools aimed at fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the procurement function.