Position: Sr/Sourcing Specialist Location: Watlow Malaysia, Kulim Hi-Tech Park (Kedah) Reporting to Sourcing ManagerSupport AsiaTravel requirement : 30% Preferred Industry: Pressure vessel & Boiler Industries , Panel builders , EMS ( Electronic Manufacturing Service), Electrical Wire Manufacturing, Automotive & Industrial manufacturing.
Nature of Experience:• Experience in sourcing Electrical & Electronic Components (Actives , Passive , Switch gears , Control panels), Mechanical Components (Sheet metal, Boilers, Pressure vessels, Flanges, Tubings), Electro mechanical components (Wires, Cables, Wire harness , PCBs).• Knowledge of general purchasing & sourcing processes within an ERP System. Must demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication skills while interacting and building strong relationships with suppliers / vendors.• Ability to multitask, set priorities, organize and follow-through to meet deadlines.• Experience in global sourcing, alternate component sourcing & Localization.• Experience as buyer is must (Handling CAPEX procurement, IT procurement , Indirect procurement shall be added advantage).• Experience in EMS is added advantage.
Major Role and Responsibilities:• Conducts RFI/Q/P (Request for Information/Quotation/Proposal) locally / globally).• Negotiation of prices and terms with suppliers to meet specified quality, delivery and cost objectives.• Drives parts and process qualification, in coordination with Supplier Quality team/ VAVE team.• Preparing comparative statements.• Should be good in costing.• Manage supplier onboarding activities and conduct ongoing performance monitoring through Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs)• Support part qualification & localizations.• Signing LTAs , negotiation and development in coordination with Sourcing Manager and Contract Specialists.• Support logistics , program managers & compliance team to get relevant documents from suppliers.
Education and experience:• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Operations Management, Materials Management or Business Management or equivalent or equivalent education and/or experience.• Minimum 5 years experience in Global Sourcing & Buyer.• Strong negotiation and communication / presentation skills.• Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders in regional or multinational environments. • Understanding of supply chain management concepts such as inventory management, Import/export procedures and logistics.• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Oracle and other relevant software tools.