Sourcing Specialist (1 -2 years experience)

Change the world. Love your job.

In your first year with TI, you will participate in the Career Accelerator Program (CAP), which provides professional and technical training and resources to accelerate your ramp into TI, and set you up for long-term career success. Within this program, we also offer function-specific technical training and on-the-job learning opportunities that will encourage you to solve problems through a variety of hands-on, meaningful experiences from your very first day on the job.

Location: Kuala Lumpur 

 

Global Sourcing & Procurement 

• Support sourcing and procurement strategies for semiconductor manufacturing materials to support TI’s long-term growth priorities 


• Participate in sourcing initiatives, supplier engagement, and global RFQ activities to improve supply continuity, cost competitiveness, and operational efficiency 


• Support commercial discussions and procurement activities with global suppliers and internal stakeholders 

Market Intelligence & Business Insights 

• Analyze supplier performance, market trends, cost drivers, and supply-demand dynamics to support sourcing decisions 


• Monitor semiconductor industry trends, emerging technologies, and market developments to support future sourcing strategies 


• Develop business insights and recommendations through data analysis and structured problem solving 

Supplier & Stakeholder Management 

• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations to support business objectives 


• Support supplier performance reviews, relationship management activities, and supply continuity initiatives 


• Build effective working relationships with global stakeholders to support sourcing priorities and business needs 

Supply Chain Risk & Resilience 

• Support supply risk monitoring and mitigation planning to improve business continuity and supply assurance 


• Participate in problem-solving activities related to cost, supply, quality, and operational challenges 


• Develop understanding of procurement governance, compliance, and ethical business practices 

Project & Leadership Development 

• Support sourcing and operational improvement projects in a fast-paced global environment


• Prioritize multiple tasks and projects while maintaining strong ownership, execution quality, and attention to detail


• Proactively communicate progress, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders 

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Finance, Industrial Management, Operations, or related disciplines


• Open for fresh graduate up to 2 years of relevant experiences (1 year experience in the field will be added advantage)


• CGPA 3.3 and above


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills 


• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and fast-paced environment 

Preferred Skills & Experiences 

• 1 year of working experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, semiconductor manufacturing, or global business environments


• Demonstrated leadership potential through university projects, internships, student organizations, competitions, or extracurricular activities 


• Strong curiosity to understand business, market, and technology trends 


• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills 


• Familiarity with Excel, data analysis, business intelligence tools, or digital technologies is an advantage 


• Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong ownership and execution discipline 

What Will Differentiate You 

Successful candidates typically demonstrate: 

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking 


• Curiosity to understand markets, suppliers, technologies, and business drivers 


• Leadership potential and willingness to take ownership 


• Strong collaboration and relationship-building capability 


• Strategic thinking potential with a proactive mindset 


• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills 

Why Join This Role? 

• Exposure to global suppliers and international business environments 


• Opportunity to work with senior leaders and cross-functional teams worldwide 


• Hands-on experience in sourcing strategy, supplier management, market analysis, and supply chain resilience 


• Strong learning and career development opportunities in procurement and supply chain leadership 


• Opportunity to make meaningful business impact supporting TI’s long-term growth 

Build a career that shapes the future of semiconductor supply chains — while developing global sourcing, leadership, and business strategy capabilities.