Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Specialist (Mandarin)

Toshiba Transmission & Distribution Systems Asia Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Toshiba Transmission & Distribution Systems Asia Sdn Bhd is seeking a procurement professional to manage supplier onboarding from China, negotiate favorable terms, and monitor supplier performance within a manufacturing environment.

The role requires 3-5 years in procurement/logistics, Mandarin proficiency, and a degree in relevant fields. You will collaborate with legal, finance, and engineering teams to optimize end-to-end procurement processes and drive cost efficiencies.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in Procurement/Purchasing/Supply Chain/Logistics in Manufacturing.
• Mandarin proficiency is required due to suppliers based in China.
• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field.
• End-to-end procurement expertise: supplier sourcing, price negotiation, contract mgmt, PO execution, delivery coordination.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and onboard suppliers from China that meet Company's needs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers; negotiate terms for pricing and delivery.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and performance reviews to uphold quality.
• Review and analyze contract terms to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with company and legal requirements.
• Collaborate with legal and finance to finalize and execute contracts.
• Contribute to procurement strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Continuously evaluate and optimize procurement processes to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Stay updated on market trends, regulations, and supplier capabilities.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to align procurement with project requirements.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders to provide updates and support project delivery.

Skills

Mandarin proficiency

End-to-end procurement

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Toshiba Transmission & Distribution Systems Asia Sdn Bhd is seeking a procurement professional to manage supplier onboarding from China, negotiate favorable terms, and monitor supplier performance within a manufacturing environment.

The role requires 3-5 years in procurement/logistics, Mandarin proficiency, and a degree in relevant fields. You will collaborate with legal, finance, and engineering teams to optimize end-to-end procurement processes and drive cost efficiencies.