Jobs in Sungai Petani, Malaysia

We are seeking a Senior Manager to lead sourcing strategies and supplier management for our In Chamber Product Platform processes. This position plays a key role in ensuring a resilient, optimized supply chain that supports the success of our in Chamber operations.

Candidate from semiconductor, aerospace, or technology-driven industries are highly recommended.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and execute sourcing plans specific to In Chamber technologies.
• Manage supplier selection, qualification, contracting, and integration.
• Build strong supplier partnerships to ensure quality, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Streamline and consolidate the supply base while applying best practices.
• Drive productivity improvements that directly support business goals.
• Mentor and guide team members to strengthen supply chain expertise.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Understand end to end process of application, material, builds and customer base in order to create opportunity for growing margin on product platform.
• Work with cross functional team members to support New Product Development and legacy business.
• Pipeline support of value engineering changes for cost/efficiency savings.
• Create opportunity through make vs buy reviews.
• Identify alternative global suppliers to achieve best landed cost.
• Align multiple sight builds with potential dual source and regional support.
• Negotiate supply terms to ensure best value for Watlow obtained.
• Continuous improvement for aligning best value material offering with quality, lead time and price to ensure maximum sales.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 8+ years of sourcing or supply chain management experience in an industrial manufacturing environment; OEM supplier experience strongly preferred.
• Proven track record in strategic sourcing, supplier qualification, and contract negotiations.
• Strong understanding of In Chamber processes (e.g., sterilization chambers, pressure/vacuum systems, thermal processing, or related technologies).

Desired Qualifications

• Experience managing global suppliers and implementing supply base consolidation strategies.
• Knowledge of quality systems, compliance standards, and regulatory requirements relevant to OEM manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and financial skills to evaluate supplier performance, cost drivers, and total cost of ownership.
• Excellent leadership skills with experience mentoring and developing teams.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and quality teams.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Additional Information Regarding this Position:

• Must be willing to work at Kulim High Tech Park, Kedah.