IM&S Sourcing Specialist (1-Year Contact)

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As an IM&S Sourcing Specialist and operational procurement activities for the Malaysia entity, you ensures stable day-to-day procurement operations, supports category strategy execution, drives local supplier engagement, and serves as the on-site procurement point of contact for Malaysia stakeholders. The role works in close collaboration with Sr. Sourcing Specialist and the Regional Indirect Procurement Manager to ensure alignment with regional and global procurement programs. 

You Will Make an Impact By:

Category Execution & Operational Procurement 

• Execute sourcing and procurement activities for Malaysia across IM&S categories, including ICT, Real Estate, Facility & Waste Management, Office, Marketing, PPE, MRO, Lab Equipment, Lab Supplies, Fleet & Cars, Utilities, and Prof. Services (Travel, Consultancy, Audits & Certification, HR, Temp Work). 
• Manage end-to-end PR-to-PO processes, supplier communications, vendor registration, catalog management, etc. 
• Support category strategies defined at the regional level and ensure local execution alignment. 

On-Site Stakeholder Management 

• Serve as the primary on-site procurement contact for Malaysia business stakeholders. 
• Build strong working relationships with internal users across functions and provide guidance on procurement policies, processes, and supplier options. 
• Conduct early engagement with requestors to influence specifications, optimize cost outcomes, and ensure compliance. 

Supplier Management & Sourcing Support 

• Manage local supplier relationships, conduct supplier performance monitoring, and report corrective actions where needed. 
• Support sourcing projects, RFQs, and negotiations under the guidance of the Sr. Sourcing Specialist. 
• Identify and develop local Malaysia suppliers to strengthen the vendor base. Support supplier consolidation and cost saving initiatives. 

Procurement Governance & Compliance 

• Execute vendor onboarding, qualification, and compliance checks in line with company policies. 
• Ensure all procurement activities adhere to internal governance standards, approval workflows, and audit requirements. 
• Support Sr. Sourcing Specialist or Regional Manager for supplier contracts and commitments. 

Process Excellence & Reporting 

• Manage all SAP Ariba procurement processes for Malaysia. 
• Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier master data, and contract documentation. 
• Support spend reporting, saving tracking, and KPI reporting for the Malaysia entity. 

Business Travel Requirement 

Primarily based in Malaysia with occasional travel (up to 10%) for supplier visits, site assessments, and regional team meetings as needed. 

Skills You Bring:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in indirect procurement, sourcing, or operational buying, preferably within multinational companies. 
• Working knowledge of major indirect categories such as MRO, facility services, IT, office, PPE, or professional services. 
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work independently in an on-site role.  
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and business English. 
• High proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and business English. 
• Strong attention to detail, integrity, and process discipline. 
• Experience with SAP ERP and SAP Ariba (Guided Buying, SLP, Sourcing module). 
• Exposure to regional or multinational procurement environments. 
• Familiarity with Malaysia local supplier markets across multiple indirect categories. 

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