About The Role
We are looking for a results-driven Strategic Sourcing Specialist to lead commodity sourcing strategies across key categories such as plastics, metals, and electrical components within a manufacturing environment.
This role is critical in driving cost competitiveness, supplier performance, and supply continuity, while supporting the company’s long-term business and product innovation goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Sourcing & Commodity Management
- Develop and implement commodity sourcing strategies based on market intelligence and business needs
- Conduct market analysis, supplier mapping, and commercial risk assessment
- Support long-term category plans for product transitions, outsourcing, and contract manufacturing
Supplier Management & Performance
- Lead supplier accreditation, qualification, and onboarding
- Conduct supplier performance evaluation (annual/bi-annual) and drive continuous improvement
- Build strong supplier relationships to achieve world-class performance standards
- Negotiation & Contract Management
- Lead contract negotiations and sourcing activities to ensure value-for-money outcomes
- Establish and review supply agreements aligned with company goals
- Drive cost reduction initiatives and monitor savings performance
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Business Units on sourcing strategies
- Support procurement planning aligned with production and project requirements
- Market Intelligence & Risk Management
- Analyze supply markets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
- Ensure supply continuity and mitigate sourcing risks
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
- At least 3–5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or buying
- Experience in manufacturing, HVAC, or industrial environment is highly preferred
Strong Background In
- Strategic Sourcing & Commodity Management
- Supplier Negotiation & Contract Management
- Cost Analysis and Procurement Planning
- Strong analytical and market insight capability
- Negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Results-driven with cost optimization mindset
- High attention to detail and commercial acumen
- Collaborative and proactive approach
Training Or Certification In
- Strategic Sourcing
- Project Management
- Contract Management (e.g., CSSP, CPM)
- Experience handling projects, construction procurement, or costing is an advantage
