Regional Sourcing Specialist

We are looking for a Regional Sourcing Specialist to support our Johor manufacturing operations and play a key role within the APAC Global Sourcing team. Based in Johor Bahru Malaysia this position works closely with crossfunctional and regional stakeholders to execute sourcing strategies that deliver cost quality and supply continuity improvements.

This is a great opportunity for a sourcing professional who enjoys a fastpaced manufacturing environment supplier engagement and driving value through strategic sourcing initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate sourcing projects including RFQs source packs project transfers NPIs and ECNs
• Support material qualification and localization / bestcostcountry initiatives
• Identify and deliver cost savings and valuecreation opportunities through negotiation and resourcing
• Build strong supplier relationships assessing capabilities risks and improvement opportunities
• Lead RFQ processes and supplier negotiations to secure competitive commercial terms
• Partner with Category Managers to implement regional sourcing strategies
• Proactively manage supply chain and supplier risks through dual sourcing and contingency planning
• Ensure compliance with company policies and support internal and supplier audits

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Procurement Engineering or related field
• 35 years experience in sourcing procurement or supply chain within a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing cost analysis negotiation risk management and valuecreation methods
• Experience working in a regional or global organization across cultures and time zones
• Confident communicator with strong presentation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proficient in MS Excel Word PowerPoint; experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
• Independent proactive and a strong problem solver

Additional Information :

Join us and well help build your career with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business both locally and globally. Youll experience an inclusive environment with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. Youll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time