Supplier Development Specialist | Tampoi

Company Background

A high-tech enterprise specializing in the research, development, manufacturing, and sales of miniature electro-acoustic devices, intelligent acoustic components, smart in-vehicle modules, and selected end-user products. The company provides comprehensive electro-acoustic solutions and serves key industries including intelligent automotive systems, smartphones, smart wearables, and smart home technologies.

Job Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and onboard suppliers for key electronic components such as semiconductors, PCBs, batteries, and other consumer electronics materials across Southeast Asia.
• Conduct supplier negotiations, contract management, and regular supplier performance evaluations (QCDS) to establish and maintain long-term strategic partnerships.
• Analyze market pricing trends, negotiate cost reductions, develop alternative sourcing strategies, and ensure timely material delivery while balancing inventory and supply continuity.
• Monitor incoming material quality, manage supplier quality issues, and coordinate corrective actions, including returns, replacements, and claims for defective materials.
• Ensure purchased materials comply with Malaysian regulatory requirements, including SIRIM , RoHS , and other applicable standards.
• Support new product development by participating in material selection, supplier qualification, sample validation, and maintaining an approved supplier database.
• Prepare procurement reports and supply chain risk assessments to support strategic sourcing decisions.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Electronic Engineering, International Trade, Material Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of procurement or supplier development experience within the consumer electronics or electronics manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of electronic components sourcing, supplier management, procurement processes, and supply chain operations.
• Experience sourcing suppliers within Southeast Asia and familiarity with cross-border procurement, logistics, and import/export regulations is an advantage.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM , CSCP , or equivalent are preferred.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Malaysian citizens or Permanent Residents are preferred.
• Proficiency in English and Mandarin is preferred to effectively communicate with regional suppliers and stakeholders.

Location: Tampoi, Johor Bahru Working Hours: Mon - Fri 8.00am - 5.30pm Salary Range: RM8k - RM10k PIC Contact No: Bee Ser 012-5752679