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
Penang, Pulau Pinang 13600
Malaysia