Specialist, Procurement

About the Role The Procurement Specialist for Direct Materials is responsible for local sourcing and project management, including the implementation of global sourcing strategies at the site to meet cost targets and ensure sufficient material supply to support production needs As a Procurement Specialist for Direct Materials in Manufacturing, you will be part of a highly engaged global Business Excellence (BE) team. Proven experience in manufacturing and direct material purchasing is required, preferably within the Semiconductor or Automotive industry What You Will Do

• Source and develop local suppliers for direct materials
• Negotiate and procure BOM materials, including the implementation of Purchase Orders and contractual agreements such as Consignment and VMI
• Work closely with Global Sourcing Managers to implement commodity sourcing strategies at the site level
• Lead project management initiatives by driving cross-functional teams (Supply Chain Management, Engineering/CPE, Production) to achieve annual cost reduction targets
• Prepare and present quarterly and monthly spend and savings reports
• Ensure supply continuity during production ramp-ups and manage suppliers during slowdowns, including phase-in and phase-out plans for new and discontinued products
• Facilitate timely delivery of qualification samples and communicate new development-related projects to suppliers
• Ensure Procure-to-Pay (P2P) compliance for assigned BOM commodities, including payment coordination and issue resolution
• Conduct vendor performance assessments through quarterly Supplier Rating System (SRS) reviews and supplier meetings
• Assess supplier performance through quality system audits and process capability audits, and drive agreed-upon quality improvement programs
• Manage and qualify supplier performance across quality, cost, delivery, technology, and service to achieve a best-in-class supply base
• Maintain close relationships with supplier key account managers and act as the focal point for supplier escalations
• Perform supplier tiering to classify strategic, key, and commercial suppliers and develop appropriate sourcing strategies
• Lead regular supplier performance scorecards and business review meetings

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher), preferably in Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing
• At least 8–10 years of relevant experience in global procurement, supply chain, or material supply
• Proven experience in direct materials procurement; Semiconductor Foundry or BOM experience is highly beneficial
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment (preferred)
• Strong people management and negotiation skills for managing internal and external vendor relationships
• Ability to drive project management initiatives with strong leadership capabilities
• Familiarity with sourcing strategies and vendor management
• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to gather, interpret, and work with figures
• Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint; SAP knowledge is an advantage
• High sense of urgency with the ability to prioritize and meet KPIs and deadlines
• Strong business judgment, decision-making ability, and integrity
• Technical knowledge of semiconductor direct materials is an added advantage
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (Bahasa Melayu is an advantage)
• Strong presentation skills and customer-service mindset

Why Work for Us

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth
• Exposure to global procurement strategies and cross-functional collaboration
• A dynamic, fast-paced, and innovation-driven manufacturing environment
• Strong emphasis on integrity, performance, and continuous improvement

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