Sourcing Manager

Job Description : SOURCING MANAGER MALYSIA at one of the most respected manufacturing and production firms based in Bayan Lepas, Penang. Reporting directly to the Supply Chain Manager, this is a role for a sourcing specialist who is capable of developing, communicating, and implementing comprehensive commodity specialist. About the Commodity Specialist Role: Due to excellent results and future expansion plans, the Sourcing Manager will manage long-term supplier relationships and drive supplier improvements. Besides that, the role have to support internal new product introduction (NPI)/new product development (NPD) processes as well. Key Responsibilities: · Develops and manages long-term strategies and supplier relations to optimise commercial and operational performance · Responsible for supplier quality, trade and product compliance and working capital (inventory and accounts payable) for all commodities · Collaborates with product management, operations, and R&D on the development of Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Quotations (RFQs) and leads the supplier selection process · Works with new product development teams to ensure parts and supplier requirements are met in each project by achieving the optimum quality, cost and delivery requirements · Advises the management team on a continuing basis regarding: cost trends, material availability, alternative materials; make vs buy options, and supply base situations · Responsible for ongoing materials cost for all commodity by negotiating prices and terms with the suppliers in line with goals and directives · Works closely with internal teams and periodically evaluate supplier performance · Maintains personal knowledge of market trends including rigorous analysis of market drivers, cost structures and technology · Proactively searches and identifies new suppliers and product ensuring a supplier and product portfolio that meets business needs · Owns AVL processes and approves new suppliers in accordance with set processes and best practices · Owns and manages supplier qualification, NDA and finalisation of supply agreements · Resolves supplier contractual disputes and serve as liaison between internal users and supplier where high-level involvement is deemed necessary To succeed in this role, you must have more than 10 years of progressive supply chain, purchasing, sourcing experience with at least five years of sourcing or commodity management experience. Key Requirements: · Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, business or any related field · Proven track record in identifying, developing and negotiating high-level supply agreements with suppliers · Experience in electro-mechanical or electronics component sourcing · Strong influencing, negotiation and presentation skills. Possesses problem solving and project management skills · Knowledge of electro-mechanical commodities such as metal stamping, plastic injection moulding, die casting, machining, wire hardness or surface mount technology · Demonstrated capabilities in managing strategic supplier relationships, including relationship building, performance, development and integration

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