Sourcing Specialist II

1 week ago


Penang, Malaysia Plexus Full time

Purpose Statement:  Responsible for negotiating lowest total cost of ownership, terms for assigned commodities. Support sites in achieving customer satisfaction with associated cost, quality, delivery, and working capital.

Key Job Accountabilities:

  • Collaborate to the lowest total cost of ownership sourcing solutions for assigned commodities.
  • Negotiation of supply side component contracts, purchase agreements & tooling awards (where applicable).
  • Manage Supplier business review, and work with Supplier Quality Engineering on qualifying new supplier
  • Support Business Units in the areas of: resolving quality issues, generating material cost reductions, assisting in supplier delivery problems, and implementation of supply chain strategies
  • Manage the localization project until FA passes and localized parts move to volume production.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

  • Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or equivalent work experience.

Other Qualifications:  

  • Procurement, supply chain, distribution, and logistics competence
  • Strong experience driving KPIs
  • Demonstrated commodity management expertise
  • Ability to communicate at all levels within an organization
  • Strong data analysis and decision-making capabilities
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Project management experience

Physical Requirements:  

  • Professional office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and low noise level. May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, using a computer, and other office equipment. Minimal physical activity is generally involved, emphasizing the importance of good posture and ergonomic workplace arrangements.

Travel Requirements:  

  • Less than 40%

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.



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