Strategic Sourcing, Senior/AM

Coway; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading appliance company in Kuala Lumpur seeks a candidate for a strategic sourcing role. The responsibilities include identifying and developing suppliers, managing negotiations, and supporting new product development. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields and possess at least 3 years of experience in strategic sourcing. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is required. The role aims to strengthen market competitiveness and support sustainable supplier partnerships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in strategic sourcing roles.
• Experience in managing SEA suppliers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop reliable suppliers.
• Lead supplier negotiations for optimal cost structures.
• Partner with Product Managers for sourcing solutions.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions.
• Track market trends and competitor activities.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The role is responsible to support Coway Malaysia in building a strong, competitive, and future-ready product portfolio by driving strategic sourcing of high-quality, cost-effective appliances from global suppliers. The objective is to strengthen market competitiveness and deliver sales and growth targets through sustainable supplier partnerships, optimized sourcing costs and timely support for new product development.

Job descriptions:

Supplier Identification & Development

Identify, evaluate and develop reliable local and global suppliers to ensure a competitive, sustainable, and innovative supply base.

Cost Management & Negotiation

Lead supplier negotiations to secure optimal cost structures, contracts and terms that contribute to annual cost-saving and profitability targets.

New Product Development Support

Partner with Product Managers to provide sourcing solutions, cost benchmarking and supplier recommendations to enable timely and competitive product launches.

Monitor and manage supplier performance in quality, delivery, compliance and service, implementing corrective actions when necessary to meet business standards.

Track and analyze market trends, competitor sourcing activities and emerging technologies to provide insights that inform sourcing strategy and product roadmaps.

Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure sourcing activities comply with company policies, legal requirements and sustainability standards, while mitigating risks in the supply chain.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, or related fields.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in related industries, mainly in strategic sourcing roles with regional or global scope.
• Preferably in electrical products, appliances, or tech-related sectors.
• Experience in supporting or leading sourcing aspects of new product development projects, including coordination with cross-functional teams and managing timelines.
• Experience in managing SEA suppliers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.