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The Principal Strategic Sourcing Specialist at Boston Scientific is responsible for developing and executing optimal category & sourcing strategies for finished medical devices. Establish & enhance supplier relationships to drive sourcing & supplier initiatives to meet or exceed product quality, service & deliver sustainable cost reductions, whilst reducing or mitigating risk in the Supply Chain. Responsible for collaborating with internal stakeholders and aligning on optimal sourcing strategies to develop and implement one common category strategy for the assigned category. Responsible for developing a supplier database that identifies and categorizes potential suppliers by category and region to increase the value proposition and reduce TCO.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic influence while building value-add relationships with engaged finished good suppliers to increase sourcing efficiency.
• Manages strategic supplier relationships in line with the Category Strategy and understands the strategic differentiators for each supplier.
• Define, build, and plan alignment on Category Strategy for assigned category.
• Gathers Market Intelligence and trends for the Category and Sub-Categories
• Identifies risks within the category and works closely with stakeholders to eliminate or take mitigating actions for strategic risks.
• Drives Supplier strategic activities and develops Supplier capability roadmaps as part of the Category Strategy by collaborating with Supplier Engineering, Supplier Quality and other key stakeholders.
• Promotes and works towards balanced continuous (year-on-year) value improvement for all aspects of quality, service, and cost with assigned suppliers. Manages supplier performance and identifies Value Improvement Programs to improve TCO accordingly.
• Ensures optimal balance between collaborative engagement and competitive pressure to ensure maximum value is realized.
• Negotiates value improvements and manages supplier contracts.
• Provide strategic influence with internal stakeholders.
• Responsible for arranging and executing monthly and quarterly supplier performance reviews with key suppliers.
• Owns annual budget process for assigned suppliers as well as crisis or systematic issue resolution.
• Establish and support a work environment of continuous improvement that supports BSC’s Quality Policy, Quality System, and the appropriate regulations for the area they support.
• Build alignment between business needs and market dynamics.
• Identifies insourcing and outsourcing opportunities.
• Establish early involvement to achieve development performance goals, support project timelines, and manage product cost.
• Leads R&D communications related to the Category and facilitates the identification and evaluation of new materials or technologies to cover current and potential future BSC requirements
• Identifies all suitable suppliers per category and region per sample RFQ and develops comprehensive supplier knowledge & database.
• Works closely with and engages on proactive information sharing with other Global Sourcing Team Members to optimize supply base.
• Develops Should-Cost Models for major sub-categories.

Job Requirements

• Candidate required to possess at least a degree in any related field.
• At least Minimum of 10-12 years Strategic Procurement (Sourcing) and Supplier Relationship Management
• Leadership and influencing skills
• Experience managing supplier contracts and negotiating value improvements
• Excellent communication (in English) and collaboration skills
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time, travel typically does not occur over weekend

Preferred Qualifications

• OEM, Finish Goods sourcing experience
• Medical industrial experience
• Understanding about diversified manufacturing technologies and processes

About Us

As a global medical technology leader for more than 40 years, our mission at Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) is to transform lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients. If you’re looking to truly make a difference to people both around the world and around the corner, there’s no better place to make it happen.

Job Segment: Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Database, Relationship Manager, Operations, Technology, Customer Service

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Overview Purpose Statement: The Principal Strategic Sourcing Specialist at Boston Scientific is responsible for developing and executing optimal category & sourcing strategies for finished medical devices. Establish & enhance supplier relationships to drive sourcing & supplier initiatives to meet or exceed product quality, service & deliver sustainable cost reductions, whilst reducing or mitigating risk in the Supply Chain. Responsible for collaborating with internal stakeholders and aligning on optimal sourcing strategies to develop and implement one common category strategy for the assigned category. Responsible for developing a supplier database that identifies and categorizes potential suppliers by category and region to increase the value proposition and reduce TCO.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic influence while building value-add relationships with engaged finished good suppliers to increase sourcing efficiency.

Manages strategic supplier relationships in line with the Category Strategy and understands the strategic differentiators for each supplier.

Define, build, and plan alignment on Category Strategy for assigned category.

Gathers Market Intelligence and trends for the Category and Sub-Categories.

Identifies risks within the category and works closely with stakeholders to eliminate or take mitigating actions for strategic risks.

Drives Supplier strategic activities and develops Supplier capability roadmaps as part of the Category Strategy by collaborating with Supplier Engineering, Supplier Quality and other key stakeholders.

Promotes and works towards balanced continuous (year-on-year) value improvement for all aspects of quality, service, and cost with assigned suppliers. Manages supplier performance and identifies Value Improvement Programs to improve TCO accordingly.

Ensures optimal balance between collaborative engagement and competitive pressure to ensure maximum value is realized.

Negotiates value improvements and manages supplier contracts.

Provide strategic influence with internal stakeholders.

Responsible for arranging and executing monthly and quarterly supplier performance reviews with key suppliers.

Owns annual budget process for assigned suppliers as well as crisis or systematic issue resolution.

Establish and support a work environment of continuous improvement that supports BSC’s Quality Policy, Quality System, and the appropriate regulations for the area they support.

Build alignment between business needs and market dynamics.

Identifies insourcing and outsourcing opportunities.

Establish early involvement to achieve development performance goals, support project timelines, and manage product cost.

Leads R&D communications related to the Category and facilitates the identification and evaluation of new materials or technologies to cover current and potential future BSC requirements.

Identifies all suitable suppliers per category and region per sample RFQ and develops comprehensive supplier knowledge & database.

Works closely with and engages on proactive information sharing with other Global Sourcing Team Members to optimize supply base.

Develops Should-Cost Models for major sub-categories.

Job Requirements

Candidate required to possess at least a degree in any related field.

At least Minimum of 10-12 years Strategic Procurement (Sourcing) and Supplier Relationship Management

Leadership and influencing skills

Proven quantitative abilities e.g., cost modeling, data analysis

Experience managing supplier contracts and negotiating value improvements

Excellent communication (in English) and collaboration skills

Ability to travel up to 20% of the time, travel typically does not occur over weekend

Preferred Qualifications

OEM, Finish Goods sourcing experience

Medical industrial experience

Strong experience in developing immature suppliers

Understanding about diversified manufacturing technologies and processes

About Us As a global medical technology leader for more than 40 years, our mission at Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) is to transform lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients. If you’re looking to truly make a difference to people both around the world and around the corner, there’s no better place to make it happen.

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We are seeking a highly skilled Workday Strategic Sourcing Functional Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Workday’s Strategic Sourcing module, with experience in configuration, implementation, and optimization. You will work closely with business stakeholders to gather requirements, design solutions, and support Workday Strategic Sourcing functionalities to enhance sourcing strategy, supplier collaboration, and sourcing event execution processes. Additionally, you will work with technical teams including data and integration, providing functional inputs and validating testing scenarios. Key Responsibilities

Lead and support Workday Strategic Sourcing module implementation, configuration and optimization. Provide expert guidance on Workday Strategic Sourcing best practices. Gather business requirements, lead client workshops, develop and maintain functional documentation and translate requirements into Workday system configurations. Configure Workday Strategic Sourcing business processes, including RFP/RFI events, supplier onboarding, evaluations, award decisions, and sourcing workflows. Configure Workday security roles, reporting, and dashboards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the effective integration of business processes. Work closely with data and integration teams, providing functional inputs, validating test scenarios, and troubleshooting issues. Conduct system testing, including preparing test cases, executing tests and resolving defects. Provide end-user training and develop documentation. Stay updated with Workday features and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency. Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), leading and managing the team to achieve successful outcomes, making key decisions, and providing status updates to the PMO. Job Qualifications

3+ years of experience working with Workday Strategic Sourcing. Strong understanding of Workday Core Compensation configurations, workflows, and reporting. Experience with Workday security, business processes, and integrations. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Strong communication, stakeholder and team management skills. Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Strategy/Planning and Information Technology Industries

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The Principal Strategic Sourcing Specialist at Boston Scientific is responsible for developing and executing optimal category & sourcing strategies for finished medical devices. Establish & enhance supplier relationships to drive sourcing & supplier initiatives to meet or exceed product quality, service & deliver sustainable cost reductions, whilst reducing or mitigating risk in the Supply Chain. Responsible for collaborating with internal stakeholders and aligning on optimal sourcing strategies to develop and implement one common category strategy for the assigned category. Responsible for developing a supplier database that identifies and categorizes potential suppliers by category and region to increase the value proposition and reduce TCO. Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic influence while building value-add relationships with engaged finished good suppliers to increase sourcing efficiency. Manages strategic supplier relationships in line with the Category Strategy and understands the strategic differentiators for each supplier. Define, build, and plan alignment on Category Strategy for assigned category. Gathers Market Intelligence and trends for the Category and Sub-Categories Identifies risks within the category and works closely with stakeholders to eliminate or take mitigating actions for strategic risks. Drives Supplier strategic activities and develops Supplier capability roadmaps as part of the Category Strategy by collaborating with Supplier Engineering, Supplier Quality and other key stakeholders. Promotes and works towards balanced continuous (year-on-year) value improvement for all aspects of quality, service, and cost with assigned suppliers. Manages supplier performance and identifies Value Improvement Programs to improve TCO accordingly. Ensures optimal balance between collaborative engagement and competitive pressure to ensure maximum value is realized. Negotiates value improvements and manages supplier contracts. Provide strategic influence with internal stakeholders. Responsible for arranging and executing monthly and quarterly supplier performance reviews with key suppliers. Owns annual budget process for assigned suppliers as well as crisis or systematic issue resolution. Establish and support a work environment of continuous improvement that supports BSC’s Quality Policy, Quality System, and the appropriate regulations for the area they support. Build alignment between business needs and market dynamics. Identifies insourcing and outsourcing opportunities. Establish early involvement to achieve development performance goals, support project timelines, and manage product cost. Leads R&D communications related to the Category and facilitates the identification and evaluation of new materials or technologies to cover current and potential future BSC requirements Identifies all suitable suppliers per category and region per sample RFQ and develops comprehensive supplier knowledge & database. Works closely with and engages on proactive information sharing with other Global Sourcing Team Members to optimize supply base. Develops Should-Cost Models for major sub-categories. Job Requirements

Candidate required to possess at least a degree in any related field. At least Minimum of 10-12 years Strategic Procurement (Sourcing) and Supplier Relationship Management Leadership and influencing skills Experience managing supplier contracts and negotiating value improvements Excellent communication (in English) and collaboration skills Ability to travel up to 20% of the time, travel typically does not occur over weekend Preferred Qualifications

OEM, Finish Goods sourcing experience Medical industrial experience Understanding about diversified manufacturing technologies and processes About Us

As a global medical technology leader for more than 40 years, our mission at Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) is to transform lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients. If you’re looking to truly make a difference to people both around the world and around the corner, there’s no better place to make it happen. Job Segment: Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Database, Relationship Manager, Operations, Technology, Customer Service

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Overview

Purpose Statement The Principal Strategic Sourcing Specialist at Boston Scientific is responsible for developing and executing optimal category & sourcing strategies for finished medical devices. Establish & enhance supplier relationships to drive sourcing & supplier initiatives to meet or exceed product quality, service & deliver sustainable cost reductions, whilst reducing or mitigating risk in the Supply Chain. Responsible for collaborating with internal stakeholders and aligning on optimal sourcing strategies to develop and implement one common category strategy for the assigned category. Responsible for developing a supplier database that identifies and categorizes potential suppliers by category and region to increase the value proposition and reduce TCO. Responsibilities

Provide strategic influence while building value-add relationships with engaged finished good suppliers to increase sourcing efficiency. Manages strategic supplier relationships in line with the Category Strategy and understands the strategic differentiators for each supplier. Define, build, and plan alignment on Category Strategy for assigned category. Gathers Market Intelligence and trends for the Category and Sub-Categories Identifies risks within the category and works closely with stakeholders to eliminate or take mitigating actions for strategic risks. Drives Supplier strategic activities and develops Supplier capability roadmaps as part of the Category Strategy by collaborating with Supplier Engineering, Supplier Quality and other key stakeholders. Promotes and works towards balanced continuous (year-on-year) value improvement for all aspects of quality, service, and cost with assigned suppliers. Manages supplier performance and identifies Value Improvement Programs to improve TCO accordingly. Ensures optimal balance between collaborative engagement and competitive pressure to ensure maximum value is realized. Negotiates value improvements and manages supplier contracts. Provide strategic influence with internal stakeholders. Responsible for arranging and executing monthly and quarterly supplier performance reviews with key suppliers. Owns annual budget process for assigned suppliers as well as crisis or systematic issue resolution. Establish and support a work environment of continuous improvement that supports BSC’s Quality Policy, Quality System, and the appropriate regulations for the area they support. Build alignment between business needs and market dynamics. Identifies insourcing and outsourcing opportunities. Establish early involvement to achieve development performance goals, support project timelines, and manage product cost. Leads R&D communications related to the Category and facilitates the identification and evaluation of new materials or technologies to cover current and potential future BSC requirements Identifies all suitable suppliers per category and region per sample RFQ and develops comprehensive supplier knowledge & database. Works closely with and engages on proactive information sharing with other Global Sourcing Team Members to optimize supply base. Develops Should-Cost Models for major sub-categories. Job Requirements

Candidate required to proses at least degree in any related field. At least Minimum of 10-12 years Strategic Procurement (Sourcing) and Supplier Relationship Management Leadership and influencing skills Proven quantitative abilities e.g., cost modeling, data analysis Experience managing supplier contracts and negotiating value improvements Excellent communication (in English) and collaboration skills Ability to travel up to 20% of the time, travel typically does not occur over weekend Preferred Qualifications

OEM, Finish Goods sourcing experience Medical industrial experience Strong experience in developing immature suppliers Understanding about diversified manufacturing technologies and processes About Us

As a global medical technology leader for more than 40 years, our mission at Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) is to transform lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients. If you’re looking to truly make a difference to people both around the world and around the corner, there’s no better place to make it happen.

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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.

Yourresponsibilities 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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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 develops the team providing 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)

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Location:

Batu Kawan, MY

Employment Type: Permanent

BE GREAT TOGETHER WITH US.

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

Location:

Batu Kawan, MY

Employment Type: Permanent

BE GREAT TOGETHER WITH US.

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