Purchasing Manager

WE ARE HIRING!!!
🚀 We're Hiring: Purchasing Manager – Indirect Category
📍 Location: Batu Kawan, Penang
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent


Key Responsibilities
Lead indirect procurement strategy across non-production and service categories.
Drive greenfield sourcing activities, including infrastructure, facilities, MRO, utilities, and indirect services.
Develop and execute category strategies aligned with global procurement objectives.
Manage end-to-end strategic sourcing, supplier selection, commercial negotiations, and contract management.
Build and manage strategic supplier relationships while driving cost optimization and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
Lead, coach, and develop the indirect purchasing team.
Identify procurement risks, ensure compliance, and maintain audit-ready documentation.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including Operations, Engineering, Finance, IT, Facilities, and Administration.


Requirements
✅ Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
✅ 10–12 years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience within an international manufacturing environment.
✅ Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing procurement teams.
✅ Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, and category management.
✅ Experience managing MRO, facilities, indirect services, utilities, and CapEx procurement is highly preferred.
✅ Strong analytical, negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
✅ Proficiency in SAP and Coupa is an advantage.
✅ Fluent in English. Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin are a plus.

Why Join?
✔ Be part of an exciting greenfield manufacturing project.
✔ Work with advanced technologies supporting AI, data communications, and energy-efficient solutions.
✔ Join a collaborative global organization with excellent career development opportunities.
✔ Competitive salary, attractive benefits, and international exposure, including occasional travel to Germany and regional sites.