Supply Chain Director_Semiconductor @ Penang

Randstad Malaysia; Penang; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia seeks a regional procurement leader to direct end-to-end sourcing and supply chain strategies for high-mix precision manufacturing and semiconductor equipment accounts. You will lead a buyers team, manage demand analysis, material planning, and supplier performance, and drive negotiations to secure reliable supply.

Collaboration with manufacturing and engineering will align capabilities with customer production schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years of experience in strategic sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain management within a high-mix manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing purchasing teams and driving supplier performance.
• Proven background supporting major semiconductor equipment accounts and precision fabrication requirements.
• Practical understanding of clear-to-build management, material requirements planning, and inventory liability control.
• Strong commercial negotiation, analytical, and cross-functional stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct end-to-end supply chain operations for high-mix manufacturing and semiconductor equipment accounts.
• Lead and mentor a team of buyers to manage clear-to-build and mitigate component shortages.
• Drive strategic negotiations and cost-reduction initiatives across machining, sheet metal and assembly categories.
• Manage supplier escalations and recovery plans to ensure uninterrupted material supply for critical accounts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional manufacturing and engineering teams to align supply capabilities with production schedules.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Purchasing

Supply chain management

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Material requirements planning

Clear-to-build management

Supplier performance

Job description

About The Company

you will be joining an established contract manufacturing organisation specialising in precision engineering, machining, and custom assembly solutions for high-technology industries. The company maintains a strong regional industry standing while offering a fast-paced environment focused on operational growth and career advancement.

About The Company

you will be joining an established contract manufacturing organisation specialising in precision engineering, machining, and custom assembly solutions for high-technology industries. The company maintains a strong regional industry standing while offering a fast-paced environment focused on operational growth and career advancement.

About The Job

you will lead regional procurement operations and supply chain strategies to support high-mix precision manufacturing and demanding semiconductor equipment accounts.

• Direct end-to-end supply chain operations, covering demand analysis, material planning, and inventory liability controls.
• Lead and mentor a team of buyers to execute clear-to-build management and mitigate component shortages.
• Drive strategic commercial negotiations and cost-reduction initiatives across precision machining, sheet metal, and assembly categories.
• Manage high-level supplier escalations and recovery plans to ensure uninterrupted material supply for critical equipment accounts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional manufacturing and engineering teams to align supply capabilities with customer production schedules.

Skills And Experience Required.

• Minimum ten years of experience in strategic sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain management within a high-mix manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing purchasing teams and driving supplier performance.
• Proven background supporting major semiconductor equipment accounts and precision fabrication requirements.
• Practical understanding of clear-to-build management, material requirements planning, and inventory liability control.
• Strong commercial negotiation, analytical, and cross-functional stakeholder management capabilities.