Strategic Sourcing Specialist

BH Electronics; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a procurement professional based in Penang, Bayan Lepas to manage quotations, prepare cost estimates and source new suppliers for projects in a manufacturing environment.

The role requires 2+ years of purchasing experience, strong negotiation and cost analysis skills, and proficiency in MS Excel for data analysis. Independent work capability is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business or equivalent.
• 2+ years purchasing/sourcing experience in manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation and cost analysis skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in MS Excel and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Source and manage quotations for new and existing materials, ensuring competitiveness.
• Prepare accurate and comprehensive cost estimates on requested materials/components for projects.
• Source and develop new suppliers at competitive prices, lead times and quality standards.
• Evaluate suppliers’ scale, technical specifications, capabilities and capacity to meet quality, cost and delivery expectations.
• Execute regular cost reduction initiatives with suppliers.
• Identify and introduce alternative materials with more competitive costs and no supply constraints.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure supply continuity, cost optimization and risk mitigation.

Skills

Negotiation

Cost analysis

MS Excel

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Procurement/Business

Job description

Jora Malaysia is seeking a procurement professional based in Penang, Bayan Lepas to manage quotations, prepare cost estimates and source new suppliers for projects in a manufacturing environment.

The role requires 2+ years of purchasing experience, strong negotiation and cost analysis skills, and proficiency in MS Excel for data analysis. Independent work capability is essential for success in this position.