Supply Chain Assistant Manager (Sourcing)

GM Recruitment; Kulai; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Malaysia is seeking a Supply Chain Assistant Manager to lead the sourcing team and manage RFQ activities. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Business or Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years experience in Sourcing or Supply Chain within EMS/Manufacturing. Proficiency in Mandarin is required for communication with stakeholders. This role involves developing sourcing strategies and monitoring market trends.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Administration, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Sourcing or Supply Chain within EMS/Manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Mandarin to liaise with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing/commodity team from project start to completion.
• Manage RFQ activities, cost studies, and supplier comparisons.
• Develop sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Analyse and monitor commodity market trends.

Skills

Sourcing management

Cost negotiation

Market analysis

Mandarin proficiency

Education

Degree in Business or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Supply Chain Assistant Manager (Sourcing)

Lead the sourcing/commodity team from project start to completion, ensuring cost targets and timelines are met.

Manage RFQ activities, cost studies, supplier comparisons, vendor proposals, and new supplier onboarding.

Plan and execute RFQ strategies; support cost negotiations and annual cost-reduction initiatives.

Attend internal and customer meetings to support project requirements.

Develop sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.

Analyse and monitor commodity market trends.

Job Requirements

Degree in Business, Administration, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.

Minimum 5 years of experience in Sourcing or Supply Chain within EMS/Manufacturing.

Proficiency in Mandarin to liaise with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders.