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
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
