about the company
You will be joining a well-established organisation within the manufacturing sector that specialises in fire protection solutions. The firm is known for its commitment to safety standards and offers a stable environment for professionals looking to develop their career within a market-leading team.
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about the job
In this role, you will:
- Lead product localization, material cost ownership, and NPI sourcing readiness to perfectly align with production ramps and revenue plans.
- Manage the full cycle of strategic contract negotiations, including pricing, commercial terms, and long-term supply agreements (LTSAs).
- Perform market research and identify new potential vendors to ensure cost-effective, high-quality material sourcing across complex electronics, metals, plastics, mechanicals, and chemicals commodities.
- Oversee material flow, analyze supplier capacity, and manage BOM releases through ERP and Agile systems to maintain necessary inventory for manufacturing needs.
- Coordinate with quality assurance, planning, and engineering teams to resolve supplier-related quality issues, mitigate long-term supply chain risks, and conduct make-vs-buy analyses.
- Monitor global raw material market trends and manage global supplier relationships to provide insights on pricing, supply stability, and continuity.
- Act autonomously as an Individual Contributor to establish local procurement activities and build robust supply chain operations for a scaling greenfield/brownfield plant.
skills and experience required.
- A degree or diploma in a relevant field of study.
- Extensive experience in purchasing or a manufacturing environment (Semiconductor bg will be a plus).
- Proficiency in utilizing warehouse management systems and procurement tools.
- Proven ability to negotiate with suppliers and manage vendor relationships.
- Strong attention to detail for maintaining accurate documentation and audit records.
about the manager/team
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Managing Director.
Build a robust supply chain from the ground up. Take complete ownership of NPI sourcing and global supplier management in this high-visibility, autonomous Individual Contributor role for our expanding Johor facility.