SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

SSH Manufacturing Sdn Bhd; Negeri Sembilan; On-site; MYR 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SSH Manufacturing Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead end-to-end supply chain activities as the company grows into new sectors. You will oversee procurement, planning, sourcing, inventory, logistics and supplier management, driving cost savings and supply reliability.

The role requires a degree in a related field and 8–12 years in supply chain, with strong leadership, analytics and ERP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8–12 years of relevant supply-chain or procurement experience.
• 3–5 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• Experience in manufacturing, Oil & Gas or industrial sectors is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier management, material planning, inventory and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end Supply Chain function covering procurement, planning, inventory, warehousing and logistics.
• Develop and implement procurement and sourcing strategies aligned with project requirements.
• Negotiate supplier pricing, terms, and long-term supply agreements.
• Build and manage a strong supplier base with evaluation and performance monitoring.
• Improve OTIF, supplier quality, responsiveness and delivery reliability.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering and Project teams to align material availability with schedules.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and improve working capital and cash flow.
• Lead and develop the procurement and supply-chain team.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Cost optimization

Leadership

Stakeholder management

ERP familiarity

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

SSH Manufacturing Sdn Bhd is looking for an experienced and commercially minded Supply Chain Manager to lead and strengthen our end-to-end supply chain function as the company expands across Oil & Gas, Semiconductor, Data Center and Renewable Energy sectors.

This role is suitable for a hands-on leader who understands that supply chain is not only about purchasing, but also about cost, cash flow, supplier performance, inventory, delivery reliability and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall Supply Chain function covering procurement, strategic sourcing, material planning, expediting, inventory, warehouse, logistics and subcontracting.
• Develop and implement procurement and sourcing strategies aligned with project and business requirements.
• Negotiate supplier pricing, commercial terms, payment terms, delivery commitments and long-term supply agreements.
• Build and manage a strong supplier base, including supplier qualification, evaluation and performance management.
• Improve supplier OTIF, quality, responsiveness and delivery reliability.
• Identify and develop alternative suppliers for critical materials and services.
• Work closely with Operations, Engineering and Project teams to ensure materials are available according to production and project schedules.
• Manage long-lead items, critical material shortages and supplier recovery actions.
• Monitor material cost against project budgets and drive measurable cost‑saving initiatives.
• Improve inventory control and reduce excess, obsolete and slow‑moving stock.
• Strengthen warehouse and logistics controls.
• Manage subcontractors and outsourced processes based on cost, quality, delivery and capacity.
• Work closely with Finance to improve supplier payment terms, working capital and cash‑flow planning.
• Support tendering and estimating teams with supplier quotations and market pricing.
• Maintain visibility of major procurement commitments and supply‑chain risks.
• Develop supply‑chain dashboards, KPIs and management reporting.
• Lead and develop the procurement and supply‑chain team.
• Support the company's growth into new industrial sectors by developing suitable suppliers and supply‑chain capabilities

Key Performance Areas

• Material cost versus budget
• Procurement savings
• Inventory days
• Supplier quality performance
• Purchase lead time
• Critical shortages
• Payment‑term improvement
• Subcontracting cost control
• Procurement compliance
• Contribution to gross margin and working‑capital improvement

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics, Operations Management or a related discipline.
• Preferably 8-12 years of relevant supply‑chain or procurement experience.
• At least 3-5 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• Experience in manufacturing, fabrication, engineering, Oil & Gas or other industrial sectors is strongly preferred.
• Experience in project procurement and subcontracting will be an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier management, material planning, inventory and logistics.
• Strong commercial and contract‑negotiation skills.
• Good understanding of costing, project margins and working capital.
• Familiarity with ERP or procurement systems.
• Strong analytical, planning and problem‑solving skills.
• Able to work effectively across Operations, Engineering, Finance, Quality and Commercial teams.
• Strong leadership and people‑development capability.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who can move the Supply Chain function beyond transactional purchasing and build it into a strategic business capability.

The successful candidate should be:

• Commercially minded
• Proactive in identifying risks
• Comfortable managing suppliers and difficult situations
• Able to build systems and processes
• Able to lead and develop a team
• Focused on both profitability and cash flow
• Capable of supporting a rapidly growing industrial business

Why Join SSH

• SSH is entering an important growth phase, expanding from its strong Oil & Gas foundation into Semiconductor, Data Center and Renewable Energy markets.
• The Supply Chain Manager will play a key role in building the capabilities required to support this growth and will have direct exposure to senior management and strategic business decisions.