Manager 4, Strategic Sourcing
Core
Lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, cost optimization, and supply continuity for chemicals and industrial/specialty gases supporting manufacturing sites across Malaysia, Thailand, China, and the Philippines.
Role type
Senior strategic sourcing manager (chemicals & gases)
Builds
Regional commodity strategies, long-term supply agreements, and supply continuity plans for critical manufacturing materials.
Domain
Manufacturing supply chain, chemicals, industrial gases, semiconductor materials
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
strategic sourcing, supplier management, cost modeling, contract negotiation, risk management, market analysis, cross-functional leadership, supply continuity planning, financial analysis, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
semiconductor industry experience, hazardous material regulations, ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, Power BI), Mandarin/Thai/Malay/Filipino languages
Technologies
Oracle, SAP, Power BI, e-sourcing platforms
Responsibilities
Develop and execute APAC commodity strategies for chemicals, solvents, photoresists, developers, process materials, and industrial gases; Consolidate requirements across four countries to maximize purchasing leverage; Conduct market analysis, cost modeling, and supplier benchmarking; Lead RFQ, RFP, e-bidding, and commercial negotiations; Identify and qualify alternative and dual sources; Manage supplier performance scorecards and corrective actions; Develop business continuity plans for critical materials; Deliver annual cost-reduction and working-capital targets; Partner with Engineering, R&D, and Operations on new-material introductions and technology transfers; Drive sustainability initiatives and supplier compliance with environmental regulations.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC