Technical Supply Chain Specialist

Private Advertiser; Kulim; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Malaysia is seeking a Technical Supply Chain Specialist to help establish our manufacturing operations. You will source machining parts from technical drawings and BOMs, identify CNC suppliers, and drive cost optimisation while aligning with engineering for DFM feasibility.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Engineering, at least 3 years in machining parts procurement, strong negotiation skills, and experience with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in machining parts procurement.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining and fabrication processes.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Familiar with procurement processes and ERP systems.
• Fluent in English; Mandarin is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure machining parts based on drawings and BOM.
• Identify, develop and qualify CNC machining and fabrication suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, negotiate pricing and drive cost optimisation.
• Coordinate with Engineering on technical specifications and DFM feasibility.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules and quality issues.
• Build a reliable supplier network to support project execution.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Technical drawing interpretation

ERP systems

Procurement processes

English

Mandarin

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP software

BOM interpretation

Job description

Technical Supply Chain Specialist (new setup)

Join an expanding international industrial automation group and play a key role in establishing its Malaysia manufacturing operations. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with international teams.

Key Responsibilities

Source and procure machining parts based on technical drawings and BOM.

Identify, develop and qualify CNC machining and fabrication suppliers.

Evaluate supplier capabilities, negotiate pricing and drive cost optimisation.

Coordinate with Engineering on technical specifications and DFM feasibility.

Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules and quality issues.

Build a reliable supplier network to support project execution.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.

Minimum 3 years' experience in machining parts procurement.

Good understanding of CNC machining, fabrication and manufacturing processes.

Able to interpret technical drawings.

Familiar with procurement processes and ERP systems.

Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Fluent in English; Mandarin is an advantage.