Job Description
Job Title:  Strategic Sourcing Manager (Global Electronics Category Strategic Leader)
Posting Start Date:  8/31/25
Job Description: 

Job Overview

 

Directly reports to Global Commodity Director and will be responsible for managing and leading the procurement of Electronics parts, with 4 Team members.

Job Responsibilities

 

  • Develop commodity strategies aligned with business objectives.
  • Monitor global market trends, supply-demand dynamics, and geopolitical factors.
  • Mitigate risks related to commodity price fluctuations   
  • Identify and develop new suppliers in collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Optimize the supplier base to enhance efficiency and quality.
  • Conduct RFQs for NPI (New Product Introduction) projects.
  • Negotiate master purchasing contracts, Quality Assurance agreements, Non-disclosure agreements, consignment contracts, etc., with suppliers.
  • Drive cost reduction initiatives through comprehensive cost analysis, market data evaluation, and negotiation.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to lead Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) projects.
  • Coordinate cross-functional efforts to achieve project KPIs including savings, lead time reduction, minimum order quantity optimization, dual sourcing, and localization.
  • Lead quarterly supplier scorecard reviews to improve supplier performance in quality, delivery, and cost.
  • Identify risks, opportunities, and underperforming suppliers; implement corrective actions to mitigate risks and ensure continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with plant teams as necessary.
  • Addressing Business Growth and Market Demands
  • Improving Procurement Efficiency and Reducing Costs
  • Accelerating Decision-Making and Market Adaptability
  • Strengthening Supplier Management / Long-Term Partnerships/ supplier strategy
  • This position will strengthen strategic partnerships with key suppliers with multi skills
  • Supporting Successful NPI Project Execution.
  • Enhancing Localization and Global Expansion

Job Requirements

 

  • Bachelor's degree or above in a relevant field
  • Fluent in spoken and written English
  • 10+ years of sourcing experience in the machining field, familiar with PCB/PCBA,Cable, electronics commodity
  • 5 years’ Experience working in a global/region commodity role in a multinational company.
  • 10 year’s people management experience
  • Engineering background is advantageous.
  • Proficiency in office software; Familiarity with SAP
  • Proven ability to lead projects, coordinate, problem-solve, and make decisive decisions to achieve results
  • Proactive and detail-oriented
  • Strong analytical and cross-functional skills
  • Ability to understand global markets, collaborate effectively with global teams, and experience in working with suppliers in the Asia-Pacific region and Global
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
  • Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule.

Competencies

SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

Job Locations:

Penang, Pulau Pinang 13600
Malaysia

Travel Required:  25% to 50%
Requisition ID:  140367
Workplace Type: 
External Careers Page:  Procurement