Total 3 procurement professional job vacancies in Others category in Penang

We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to support new product introduction (NPI) programs for advanced semiconductor solutions. Working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams, this role will drive sourcing and supplier management for direct, secondary, and packing materials. The position plays a key role in ensuring cost-effective, reliable supply to support next-generation AI-powered products.

Key Responsibilities

• Source materials to support semiconductor development and production needs
• Manage RFQ/RFP processes and evaluate supplier quotations
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and supplier agreements
• Engage suppliers early to support new product builds (NPI)
• Issue purchase orders and ensure on-time delivery, resolving supply issues as needed
• Support supplier audits and performance evaluation 

The Purchasing Specialist supports the Advanced Packaging line by ensuring timely and cost‑effective sourcing of MRO, indirect materials, and capital equipment. The role manages suppliers, supports NPI requirements, and partners with Engineering Team to develop the critical spare parts strategy. Responsibilities include driving cost savings, mitigating supply risks, and managing PR/PO and contract processes efficiently.

Renesas Electronics, a leading global semiconductor company, is rapidly scaling its AI-focused power delivery business. Products include high-performance digital power VRMs, multiphase controllers, Smart Power Stages (SPS), Vertical Power Stages (SPS with integrated capacitors and multiple silicon die), Power Towers (power modules integrating multiple SPS-equivalents with capacitors and inductors), and power MOSFETs. 

Key Responsibilities 

1. Sourcing Management

• Develop sourcing strategies for MRO, Indirects, and CapEx.
• Build multi‑sourcing strategies for critical equipment and spare parts.
• Support NPI builds, trials, and new product introduction requirements.

1. Supplier Management

• Negotiate pricing, contracts, terms, warranties, and Service Level Agreement.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews (On time delivery, quality, service response).

1. MRO / Spare Parts Management

• Coordinate with Engineering Team on preventive maintenance spares and urgent breakdown parts and develop critical spare strategy.

1. Cost, Risk & Compliance

• Drive annual cost savings and cost up avoidance programs.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks (single source, long lead items).

1. Procurement Operations

• Manage PR/PO cycle, contract management, support urgent breakdown procurement and expedite where necessary.

The role involves exploring new automation methods and understanding mechanical systems, while collaborating with various departments to optimize manufacturing capabilities. Key tasks include defining specifications and requirements with business users, improving monitoring and issue detection, and developing systems to meet business processes. The individual will work closely with both the Manufacturing and Development Teams to ensure quality assurance and data integrity, while also proactively identifying and proposing AI-driven solutions to enhance efficiency and productivity. Additionally, support for Site IT will be provided around the clock for any manufacturing-related issues.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Exploring and implementing new ways to automate systems.
• Understanding of mechanical systems and operations.
• Define manufacturing configuration specifications and business analysis requirements together with business users
• Own and develop relationships with partners from various departments, working with them to optimize and enhance system capability to support manufacturing
• Constantly be on the lookout for ways to improve monitoring, discover issues, and deliver better value to the business users.
• Identify, design, develop, and implement systems to meet business process requirements.
• Working together with the Manufacturing Team and the Development Team to perform quality assurance and ensure system availability & data integrity
• Highly innovative, able to propose creative ideas, and proactively identify opportunities to apply AI‑driven solutions across manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Always standby 24*7 to provide support to Site IT on any manufacturing-related support