298 Sourcing Manager jobs in Malaysia

Location:

Batu Kawan, MY

Employment Type: Permanent

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Innovation, Efficiency and Ambition: this is what VAT has stood for over 50 years.

With this passion, VAT has grown to become the leading international developer, manufacturer and supplier of high-performance high-end vacuum valves and vacuum sealing technology, employing over 2000 people worldwide. The headquarters are located in Haag (Switzerland), the production centers in Switzerland, Malaysia, Romania and Taiwan.

The Strategic Sourcing Manager leads end-to-end procurement strategies for VAT Malaysia, driving cost efficiency, supplier performance, and regulatory compliance. The role partners with stakeholders to align business needs, manages supplier relationships and contracts, and achieves savings targets while fostering continuous improvement and developing a high-performing procurement team.

Your Responsibilities Include, But Not Limited To

• Stakeholder Satisfaction & Relationship Management:
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders with strong business relationship to understand their procurement needs and provide appropriate solutions.
• Be preferred local Business Partner and be the voice of business stakeholder's needs & requirements by understanding and relay business needs and requirements.
• Provide outstanding services that meet stakeholders’ needs to achieve outstanding customer satisfaction
• Compliance and Regulatory Control:
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. To provide strategies to increase compliance.
• Develop, implement and manage all vendor relationships and services ensuring compliance to service level agreements.
• Strategy and Suppliers Management:
• Responsible for end to end management of VAT Malaysia plant, including category sourcing, projects in the pipeline, procurement process and policies and managing the spend and savings targets for the plant spend.
• Align with VAT CH team to develop and execute strategy for indirect spend categories.
• Lead the development of indirect strategies to drive cost savings and improve supplier performance.
• Manage complex projects from conception through implementation, including change management
• Establish and maintain supplier relationships, and facilitate periodic business reviews to continually identify process improvements and cost reduction opportunities
• Manage supplier performance, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and service level agreements
• Contract Negotiation and Cost Management:
• Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to ensure favorable terms and conditions.
• Monitor and report activities to ensure fulfilling service levels and take mitigation actions in case of non-fulfilment of agreements
• Partner with legal to ensure proper forms of Agreement are utilized, contractor conformance with the terms and conditions of the Agreements, and refinement of Agreements as required.
• Accountable for IDM spend & savings targets and objectives for VAT MY
• Analyze procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve processes.
• Supporting scrap management for the manufacturing plant.
• Continuous improvement & Team Leadership:
• Define and track the indirect procurement performance dashboard for the plant.
• Encourage innovation and continuous improvement while implementing development opportunities to to enhance their skills to be Subject Matter Expert and career development
• Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team.
  

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s / Masters degree or equivalent work experience in Sourcing / Procurement with relevant experience of a minimum 10+ years in manufacturing plant environment.
• Candidate must be a strong people manager, able to make informed decisions and manage detail and risk.
• Working experience within a global complex organization.
• Strong management and organizational skills to build teamwork and collaboration.
• Builds strong and successful strategic supplier partnerships. Coaches and develop team and provides regular feedback and guidance.
• Significant expertise in contract negotiation and supplier relationship management
• Advanced and validated knowledge of procurement industry cost structures and drivers
• General knowledge of applicable sourcing, planning, and logistics laws and regulations
• Confirmed project management and process improvement experience
• Ability to establish supplier specifications in conjunction with subject specialists, measure and drive conformance to specifications, and manage internal and supplier relationships to achieve desired results
• Strength in meeting or exceeding project achievements and results, while multitasking and prioritizing
• Capable of dealing in high stress environment, balancing operational and strategic priorities.
• Hands-on attitude, strong leadership, influence and communication as well as the ability to partner with a wide range of organizations and interact regularly with senior management.
• Strong analytical skills (risk based) and goal-driven thinking. Focus on the essential facts, with the ability to present results clearly and compellingly.
• Able to foresee problems and works on the solutions proactively.
• Good interpersonal and negotiating skills to build effective working relationships with supply partners, functional leaders and the client.
• Able to get results through others, able to multi-task, sense of priority, able to handle stress levels.
• Flexible, resourceful and proactive individual, able to produce results under tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills. And comfortable in presenting at supplier business reviews and with stakeholders.
  
  

Preferred Qualification

• A technical background would be an added advantage
• Knowledge about category sourcing markets
• Contract law
• Office Software / IT application (esp. Excel, Word, Power Point, D365 etc.)
• Good communication skills in English (any other language will be a plus)
  
  

VAT is an equal opportunity employer. We see ourselves as a responsible and far-sighted employer that offers not only jobs, but also career and personal development opportunities through various training programs. We recognize the value of employee diversity and provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified application that contributes to innovation, improves customer orientation and employee satisfaction. One-step in this direction is to ensure that people are recognized and fairly compensated for their contributions to the company. In 2021, VAT received the Fair-ON-Pay+ certificate as an acknowledgement for our commitment in ensuring equal pay for equal work between men and women. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Company Description

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape.

Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality.

Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Works with stakeholders to address all aspects of procurement management for Contract Manufacturer (CM), including pricing, procurement support, supplier management, supply-base strategy, market trends assessment, etc.

• Understand business service needs, request for quotation, negotiate pricing, commercial and supply agreements with suppliers.
• Set up “should cost” study and lead quarterly negotiation with suppliers to achieve quarterly and yearly cost reduction.
• Manage overall cost with CM, roll-up BOM cost, monitor NRE and other special charges.
• Negotiate legal contracts such as NDA, GPA with suppliers.
• Coordinates procurement activities with manufacturing, quality, planning and engineering departments.
• Establish, implement, and administer system and process to evaluate, monitor, report and manage supplier performance and improvement (incl. QBR’s).
• Monitor commodity market trends, effectively reflect market dynamic in terms of supply, cost, etc.
• Identify potential sources or suppliers in business manner.
• Develop and execute a supply-base strategy to meet the Company’s business growth and requirements.
• Identify, develop and manage relationships with existing and potential suppliers to meet the established cost, quality and delivery targets.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations and Quality to identify and drive cost reduction / avoidance activities.
• Collaborate with NPI, Engineering, Quality and Operations to effectively manage NPI procurement related activities.
  
  

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor degree or above
• 8 years+ procurement related experience
  
  

Preferred

• Familiar with Contract Manufacturer management
• Proven ability to achieve results in a fast moving, dynamic environment
• Self-motivated and self-directed, but demonstrated ability to work well with people
• A proven desire to work as a team member, both on the same team and outside of the team
• Ability to troubleshoot and analyze complex problem
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
  
  

Additional Information

Sandisk thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Sandisk is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

NOTICE TO CANDIDATES: Sandisk has received reports of scams where a payment is requested on Sandisk’s behalf as a condition for receiving an offer of employment. Please be aware that Sandisk and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to Sandisk Ethics Helpline or email #J-18808-Ljbffr

**Company Description**
Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today's needs and tomorrow's next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we're living in and that we have the power to shape.
Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality.
Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward.
**Job Description**
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**
Works with stakeholders to address all aspects of procurement management for Contract Manufacturer (CM), including pricing, procurement support, supplier management, supply-base strategy, market trends assessment, etc.
+ Understand business service needs, request for quotation, negotiate pricing, commercial and supply agreements with suppliers.
+ Set up "should cost" study and lead quarterly negotiation with suppliers to achieve quarterly and yearly cost reduction.
+ Manage overall cost with CM, roll-up BOM cost, monitor NRE and other special charges.
+ Negotiate legal contracts such as NDA, GPA with suppliers.
+ Coordinates procurement activities with manufacturing, quality, planning and engineering departments.
+ Establish, implement, and administer system and process to evaluate, monitor, report and manage supplier performance and improvement (incl. QBR's).
+ Monitor commodity market trends, effectively reflect market dynamic in terms of supply, cost, etc.
+ Identify potential sources or suppliers in business manner.
+ Develop and execute a supply-base strategy to meet the Company's business growth and requirements.
+ Identify, develop and manage relationships with existing and potential suppliers to meet the established cost, quality and delivery targets.
+ Collaborate with Engineering, Operations and Quality to identify and drive cost reduction / avoidance activities.
+ Collaborate with NPI, Engineering, Quality and Operations to effectively manage NPI procurement related activities.
**Qualifications**
REQUIRED:
+ Bachelor degree or above
+ 8 years+ procurement related experience
PREFERRED:
+ Familiar with Contract Manufacturer management
+ Proven ability to achieve results in a fast moving, dynamic environment
+ Self-motivated and self-directed, but demonstrated ability to work well with people
+ A proven desire to work as a team member, both on the same team and outside of the team
+ Ability to troubleshoot and analyze complex problem
+ Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
**Additional Information**
Sandisk thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.
Sandisk is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at ( ) to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
**NOTICE TO CANDIDATES:** Sandisk has received reports of scams where a payment is requested on Sandisk's behalf as a condition for receiving an offer of employment. Please be aware that Sandisk and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to Sandisk Ethics Helpline ( or email

Key Responsibilities:
Sourcing & Supplier Management
· Identify and develop qualified suppliers locally and globally for raw materials, finished components, and services.
· Evaluate suppliers based on quality, price, reliability, service, compliance, and sustainability.
· Establish long-term strategic partnerships with key suppliers.
· Conduct regular supplier audits and performance reviews.

Cost & Contract Management
· Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules to achieve cost savings without compromising quality or timelines.
· Manage contracts and supplier agreements, ensuring legal and compliance requirements are met.
· Benchmark material costs to ensure competitiveness.

Procurement Strategy & Planning
· Work with engineering, production, and project teams to forecast material needs.
· Develop and maintain a sourcing strategy that aligns with business goals and project pipelines.
· Drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes to support project efficiency and cost control.

Risk & Supply Chain Management
· Monitor global material trends, price fluctuations, and geopolitical risks affecting the supply chain.
· Develop alternative sourcing strategies to mitigate risk of supply disruption.
· Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and sustainability standards.

Reporting & Systems
· Maintain and update supplier database and sourcing documentation.
· Provide regular reports on procurement KPIs, cost savings, and supplier performance.
· Work with ERP and procurement systems for purchasing and inventory tracking.

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Join a leading dedicated to innovation and quality in its production processes. We are committed to delivering high-performance and sustainable packaging solutions to our diverse client base. We are seeking a Sourcing Manager with strong industry. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to drive operational efficiency, enhance product quality, and support the company’s growth through strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and cost optimization within the packaging supply chain.

About The Company

Join a leading dedicated to innovation and quality in its production processes. We are committed to delivering high-performance and sustainable packaging solutions to our diverse client base. We are seeking a Sourcing Manager with strong industry. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to drive operational efficiency, enhance product quality, and support the company’s growth through strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and cost optimization within the packaging supply chain.

About The Role

• you will be instrumental in shaping our procurement landscape. Your responsibilities will include:
• Develop and implement comprehensive procurement strategies for all direct and indirect materials, components (e.g., paperboard, plastics, inks, adhesives), and services essential to packaging manufacturing. These strategies will align with company growth, sustainability initiatives, and cost-efficiency goals.
• Lead the end-to-end sourcing process, including meticulous vendor identification, rigorous qualification, negotiation of favorable terms, and robust contract management for raw materials, finished packaging components, and related services.
• Ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of high-quality raw materials, packaging components, and essential equipment to support uninterrupted production schedules and minimize downtime.
• Monitor and control procurement budgets, identify significant cost-saving opportunities, and implement innovative strategies to optimize total cost of ownership (TCO) without compromising product quality or supply reliability.
• Establish and maintain robust supplier performance management frameworks, conducting regular reviews and fostering strong, collaborative relationships with key vendors to drive continuous improvement, innovation, and mutual growth.
• Ensure strict compliance with all legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations, including adherence to sustainability, ethical sourcing, and quality standards relevant to the packaging industry.
• Collaborate closely with Research & Development (R&D), Production, Sales, and Finance teams for accurate material forecasting, proactive demand planning, and seamless integration into new product development initiatives.
• Oversee comprehensive procurement documentation, conduct in-depth data analysis, and prepare insightful reports to inform strategic decision-making and ensure transparency across all procurement activities.
• Proactively identify and resolve supply chain disruptions, quality issues, or delivery challenges with suppliers, implementing corrective actions swiftly to minimize any adverse impact on production.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement team, guiding them through complex tender processes, thorough quotation analysis, and effective negotiation strategies to enhance their capabilities and performance.
  
  

About The Team

The Manager will report directly to the General Manager and will be responsible for leading and developing a dedicated team of procurement professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills & Experience Required

• Demonstrated strong negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
  
  

How to apply

The above is just a guideline about the position. Please apply through this advertisement or log into for further details. Due to the high volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

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• Employment type Full-time

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Executive recruitment company Monroe Consulting Group Malaysia is recruiting on behalf of a leading provider of high quality food and nutraceutical ingredient solutions across SEA. Our distinguished client is looking for an ambitious and experienced professional to join the team as a Sourcing Manager to drive procurement initiatives for commodity food ingredients. This pivotal role is focused on ensuring a reliable, cost-effective ingredient supply by developing strong supplier relationships, leading negotiations, and optimizing procurement processes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design and implement procurement strategies for commodity food ingredients to maintain a consistent and cost effective supply.
• Build and sustain long-term partnerships with suppliers to drive cost optimisation and enhance operational efficiency.
• Oversee contract negotiations and monitor supplier performance to meet targets for quality, cost, and timely delivery.
• Work closely with various internal teams to ensure sourcing initiatives support broader business goals.
• Stay updated on trends in commodity ingredients, assess market and consumer needs, and encourage product innovation and improvement.
• Track and evaluate supply chain performance indicators, pinpoint improvement opportunities, and execute corrective actions as needed.
• Guarantee adherence to all applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements in the food sector.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; qualifications in Food Science or Food Technology are advantageous.
• At least 5 years' experience in supply chain management with a focus on procurement.
• Demonstrated track record in the food industry, particularly in sourcing commodity food ingredients.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management abilities and experience overseeing a diverse supplier base.
• Proven leadership skills with the capability to build and guide high-performing teams.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to process optimisation and ongoing improvement.
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Unlock your potential with Dassault Systèmes, a global leader in Scientific Software Engineering as a Catergory Sourcing Manager in Selangor, Malaysia!

Role Description & Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and purchasing activities across six AP South countries and six categories (Real Estate & Facilities, IT, Marketing, Professional Services, HR, Finance)
• Analyse spend data, set sourcing priorities (spend, risk, ESG, contracts), and engage stakeholders/suppliers to identify added value
• Determine the most suitable approach (RFx, direct negotiation, or no negotiation when justified) to achieve cost-efficiency and propose sourcing actions to management and collaborate with internal stakeholders for execution
• Negotiate and manage contracts including payment terms, and supplier relationships
• Provide data-driven insights, implement action plans, and ensure compliance, escalating where needed
• Partner with the Procurement Excellence team, representing AP South in global initiatives
  
  

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of indirect sourcing experience, with regional exposure across APAC a plus
• Strong background in RFx management, contract negotiation, and supplier management
• Solid understanding of ESG and sustainability practices
• Strong analytical, presentation, and communication skills to influence across geographies
• Proven ability to challenge, suggest improvements, and drive results
• Collaborative team player with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
  
  

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive employee benefits
• A culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunities for personal and career development
• A chance to work with a multi-national, multi-disciplinary team
• Regional experience, not limited to one country with one category to manage
  
  

Inclusion statement

As a game-changer in sustainable technology and innovation, Dassault Systèmes is striving to build more inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. We believe that our people are our number one asset and we want all employees to feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. It is our goal that our people feel a sense of pride and a passion for belonging. As a company leading change, it’s our responsibility to foster opportunities for all people to participate in a harmonized Workforce of the Future.

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• Assist a superior in leading strategic sourcing activities.
• Developing and executes sourcing strategies to attain maximum efficiency.
• Initiate and drive sourcing projects to deliver cost savings and invent negotiation strategies to secure profitable deals.
• Handles all aspects of negotiations with suppliers including cost and terms of supply, volume, delivery, quality, service and inventory level.
• Work with other departments on supplier audit and qualification of suppliers.
  Raw material supply lead-time management to ensure customer OTIF is met.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or similar field.
• Minimum of 3 – 5 years strategic procurement experience in a managerial capacity.
• Experience in procurement in food manufacturing or related industries.
• Strong knowledge in planning and negotiation.
• Proficiency in English in both written and verbal communications.
• Strong leadership, influential skills, analytical mind set, excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

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Purpose Statement: Responsible for identifying materials suitable for corporate contracts within assigned commodity scope. Responsible for developing and administering contracts which take full advantage of the total corporate volume and developing supply chain strategies to yield component contracts at the lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Responsible for generating forecast and total purchase reports for management as required.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Develop, communicate, and execute the forward growth strategy for assigned commodities. Conduct industry research and have a high degree of business knowledge of the manufacturers, suppliers and market place.
• Establish performance objectives and associated metrics for the Commodities Group. Track the performance and report progress on a monthly or quarterly basis as directed.
• Support sites in the region when critical component escalations arise.
• Provide necessary guidance and support to the organization on the commodity strategy.
• Cultivate and maintain regional and global strategic supplier relationships with their executives for all major component types within assigned commodities.

Education/Experience Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or equivalent experience.
  
  

Other Qualifications

• Procurement, supply chain, distribution, and logistics competence
• Strong experience driving KPIs
• Demonstrated commodity management expertise
• Ability to communicate at all levels within an organization
• Strong data analysis and decision-making capabilities
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Project management experience
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Professional office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and low noise level. May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, using a computer, and other office equipment. Minimal physical activity is generally involved, emphasizing the importance of good posture and ergonomic workplace arrangements.
  
  

Travel Requirements

• Less than 40%
  
  

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

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• Seniority level Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Other
• Industries Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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