The Sourcing/Purchasing Manager will lead supplier relationships and procurement activities, focusing on sourcing from China while exploring opportunities in other countries.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify, evaluate, and engage suppliers
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers to ensure cost-effective procurement while maintaining quality standards and delivery timelines.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with dealers and suppliers, fostering collaboration to achieve long-term business objectives.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including product development, logistics, and quality assurance, to align procurement activities with business requirements.
- Monitor supplier performance through regular evaluations, addressing issues related to quality, delivery, or compliance.
- Conduct market research to identify trends, opportunities, and risks in the global supply chain landscape, providing actionable insights to leadership.
- Ensure procurement processes comply with company policies and regulations, maintaining accurate records of transactions and supplier agreements.
- Work closely with the Supply Chain Manager to optimize inventory levels, manage procurement budgets, and improve overall efficiency.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain management
- Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.
- Experience with international sourcing, particularly in Southeast Asia or other key markets, is an advantage.
- Solid understanding of procurement processes, supply chain principles, and global trade regulations.
- Proficiency in procurement software and tools, such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics, is preferred.
- Good language skills in English, Malay and Mandarin.
