• Manage and be accountable for category’s performance metric. 
  
  • Be the subject matter expert for the assigned category.
  • Performs RFP / RFQ in support of projects and mass production products.
  • Perform market intelligence for benchmarking and strategies formation.
  • Conduct business review meeting and manage supplier rating.
  • Establish supplier capacity corridor to ensure supply assurance.
  • Strategic Material risk management.
  • Co-own supplier audit with Supplier Quality Engineering for (new and) existing supplier
  • Periodic performance review to meet / exceed KPI.

• Interface with stakeholders on procurement strategies.
  • Develop the sourcing strategy for the assigned category through leading a sourcing team.  
  • Be accountable for total cost of ownership (TCO) for the assigned category.
  • Develop supply base for assigned category to support current and future business needs to achieve key business objectives of Time to Market, TCO and Supply Continuity.
  • Lead and drive sourcing team and sourcing board activities to execute category strategies across the organization.
  • Ensure sourcing decisions and product development aligns with supplier selection; and to communicate sourcing goals to stakeholders.
  • Accountable for categories’ escalations with support from managers.
  • Provide oversight of procurement strategies in conjunction with execution of site procurement tactics.
  • Responsible for sourcing board proposals and sourcing decisions.
  • Together with the manager, to enlist site leadership, when appropriate, to help reinforce commitment and involvement from suppliers.

• Manage supplier relationship and performance
• • Lead supply base for assigned category to support current and future business needs and achieve key business objective of Time to Market, Total Cost of Ownership, Quality and Supply Continuity.
  • Lead supplier negotiation to achieve annual saving goals. 
  • Lead appropriate engagement models with internal stakeholders and cross-functional team.
  • Build and sustain a strong supplier relationship together with cross-functional team using periodic Business Review, driving Supplier on improvement plan.
  • Manage supplier performance via the sourcing team approach. 

• Mentor and guide junior individual contributors
  • To be the on-boarding buddy for new team members.
  • To provide guidance in developing a high performing procurement team.
  • Lead and drive sourcing team to execute category strategies across the organization; ensure coherent supplier selection, sourcing decisions and product development.
  • To provide guidance to in formulating negotiation strategy and lead negotiation on complex agreement to achieve annual saving goals.
  • To step up as category manager when necessary. 

What we look for

• Preferably holds a Degree or Master’s Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Microelectronics, Chemical Process, Chemistry, or Physics.
• Candidates with non-technical academic backgrounds but relevant experience may also be considered.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in the semiconductor, optical semiconductor, or contract manufacturing industries, with preference for candidates experienced in supplier interactions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and SAP.
• Knowledge of contract law is an added advantage.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and disciplined.
• Demonstrates a high level of empathy and strong ability to collaborate effectively with others to achieve results.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Takes ownership and accountability while valuing teamwork and collaboration.

Please contact Nurul Ain Rosli for further information via NURUL-AIN.ROSLI@AMS-OSRAM.COM or +6043053200.