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Supplier Development Specialist | Tampoi
About the job 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.