Strategic Sourcing, Senior/AM

Coway (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer appliance company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a strategic sourcing professional to support product development and supplier management. The role involves identifying and developing suppliers, negotiating optimal contracts, and ensuring compliance with policies and standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management and at least 3 years of relevant experience, along with strong negotiation and communication skills. The company offers competitive perks including medical allowances and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Medical Miscellaneous allowance

Dental benefits

Sports (e.g. Gym)

Vision coverage

Outpatient Medical Card

Yearly Performance Bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in related industries, mainly in strategic sourcing roles.
• Preferably experience with electrical products, appliances, or tech sectors.
• Experience in supporting sourcing for new product development projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate and develop reliable local and global suppliers.
• Lead supplier negotiations for optimal cost structures.
• Partner with Product Managers for sourcing solutions.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Role Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Market & Trend Analysis – 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits and Perks

Medical Miscellaneous allowance, Dental, Sports (e.g. Gym), Vision, Outpatient Medical Card, and Yearly Performance Bonus.

Retail & Consumer Products 101‑1,000 employees