Supplier Development Manager

AT&S AUSTRIA TECHNOLOGIE & SYSTEMTECHNIK (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.; Kedah; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AT&S AUSTRIA TECHNOLOGIE & SYSTEMTECHNIK (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD. is seeking a Supplier Development professional to advance our supplier base in Kulim, Malaysia, by implementing strategic roadmaps and coordinating with global and local stakeholders.

You will conduct audits, lead improvement workshops, and apply Lean/Six Sigma methods to elevate supplier performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams across the electronics supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management or a comparable discipline.
• At least three years of relevant supplier management experience.
• Strong knowledge of supplier development and project management.
• Experience with Lean and Six Sigma methods; advanced certification preferred.
• Experience in supplier audits, capacity verifications and improvement workshops.
• Experience in workshop facilitation and training delivery is highly preferred.
• Excellent written and spoken English; strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; SAP and MES experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of the Supplier Development Strategy and Roadmap.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to identify and address supplier-development needs.
• Plan and execute cross-functional supplier-development programs.
• Conduct capacity audits, productivity workshops and waste-reduction initiatives.
• Lead supplier continuous-improvement projects using Lean methods.
• Serve as the global owner of assigned supplier-development initiatives.
• Contribute to supplier performance evaluation and risk-management activities.
• Provide regular reports on KPIs, project status, realized benefits and risks.

Skills

Supplier development

Project management

Strategic planning

Lean & Six Sigma

Problem solving

Communication

Negotiation

Workshop facilitation

Training delivery

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management or equivalent

Tools

SAP

MES

Microsoft Office

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

Support the development and implementation of the Supplier Development Strategy and Roadmap to build a capable, competitive and resilient supplier base.

Collaborate with Supply Chain functions to identify and address both proactive and reactive supplier-development needs through structured analysis and improvement planning.

Plan and execute cross-functional supplier-development programs addressing cost, delivery, sustainability, technology, digitalization and other business priorities.

Conduct capacity audits and verifications, productivity workshops and waste-reduction initiatives to assess supplier readiness and ensure alignment with requirements.

Lead supplier continuous-improvement projects using Lean methods such as Run Rate, VSM, VSA, Waste Reduction, OCM and SFM to achieve measurable and sustainable performance gains.

Serve as the global owner of assigned strategic supplier-development initiatives in complex supply chains, coordinating internal stakeholders and external suppliers throughout implementation.

Contribute to supplier performance evaluation and risk-management activities by identifying gaps, defining corrective actions and monitoring their effective closure.

Provide regular reports to the superior on agreed KPIs, project status, realized benefits and key risks, and perform other assigned supplier-development duties.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management or a comparable discipline.

At least three years of relevant experience in supplier management, supplier development, operational excellence or a related function, preferably within the electronics industry.

Skill and Competency Requirements:

Strong knowledge of supplier development, project management, strategic planning and implementation.

Practical knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methods; advanced Lean or Six Sigma certification is preferred.

Experience in conducting supplier audits, capacity verifications, improvement workshops and structured problem-solving activities.

Experience in workshop facilitation and training delivery is highly preferred.

Full professional proficiency in written and spoken English, supported by strong communication and negotiation skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office; working knowledge of SAP and MES is preferred.

A structured, reliable and results-oriented working style, with a strong sense of ownership and willingness to travel.

AT&S is a globally leading manufacturer of high-end printed circuit boards and IC substrates. AT&S industrialises leading-edge technologies for its core business segments Mobile Devices & Substrates, Automotive, Industrial and Medical. AT&S has its headquarters in Austria and global presence with production sites in Austria (Leoben, Fehring) and plants in India (Nanjangud), China (Shanghai, Chongqing) and Korea (Ansan near Seoul). A new high-end production site for IC substrates is currently being established in Kulim, Malaysia. In Leoben, a European competence centre including series production is being built. The company employs roughly 15,000 people. For further information please visit www.ats.net

AT&S is a globally leading manufacturer of high-end printed circuit boards and IC substrates. AT&S industrialises leading-edge technologies for its core business segments Mobile Devices & Substrates, Automotive, Industrial and Medical. AT&S has its headquarters in Austria and global presence with production sites in Austria (Leoben, Fehring) and plants in India (Nanjangud), China (Shanghai, Chongqing) and Korea (Ansan near Seoul). A new high-end production site for IC substrates is currently being established in Kulim, Malaysia. In Leoben, a European competence centre including series production is being built. The company employs roughly 15,000 people. For further information please visit www.ats.net