About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Manager to lead sourcing strategies and supplier management for our In Chamber Product Platform processes. This position plays a key role in ensuring a resilient, optimized supply chain that supports the success of our in Chamber operations.
- Candidate from semiconductor, aerospace, or technology-driven industries are highly recommended.
In this role, you will:
- Develop and execute sourcing plans specific to In Chamber technologies.
- Manage supplier selection, qualification, contracting, and integration.
- Build strong supplier partnerships to ensure quality, reliability, and cost efficiency.
- Streamline and consolidate the supply base while applying best practices.
- Drive productivity improvements that directly support business goals.
- Mentor and guide team members to strengthen supply chain expertise.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Understand end to end process of application, material, builds and customer base in order to create opportunity for growing margin on product platform.
- Work with cross functional team members to support New Product Development and legacy business.
- Pipeline support of value engineering changes for cost/efficiency savings.
- Create opportunity through make vs buy reviews.
- Identify alternative global suppliers to achieve best landed cost.
- Align multiple sight builds with potential dual source and regional support.
- Negotiate supply terms to ensure best value for Watlow obtained.
- Continuous improvement for aligning best value material offering with quality, lead time and price to ensure maximum sales.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (Master's preferred).
- 8+ years of sourcing or supply chain management experience in an industrial manufacturing environment; OEM supplier experience strongly preferred.
- Proven track record in strategic sourcing, supplier qualification, and contract negotiations.
- Strong understanding of In Chamber processes (e.g., sterilization chambers, pressure/vacuum systems, thermal processing, or related technologies).
Desired Qualifications
- Experience managing global suppliers and implementing supply base consolidation strategies.
- Knowledge of quality systems, compliance standards, and regulatory requirements relevant to OEM manufacturing.
- Strong analytical and financial skills to evaluate supplier performance, cost drivers, and total cost of ownership.
- Excellent leadership skills with experience mentoring and developing teams.
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and quality teams.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Additional Information Regarding to this Position:
- Must be willing to work in Kulim High Tech Park, Kedah.
- Individual contributor with managerial experiences.
