Head of Indirect Purchasing - Asia

To complement our team, we are looking for a customer- and teamoriented individual for the business area Group Functions at the Penang site as a

Head of Indirect Purchasing - Asia

For over 75 years, we have been following our curiosity. It drives us and has made Comet a leading Swiss technology company worldwide. Curiosity and the spirit of research have allowed us to become and remain innovative. For a better and sustainable world.

We develop and produce innovative high-tech components and systems based on X-ray and radio-frequency technology. Our developments make an important contribution to safer, more efficient and more sustainable production, mobility and communication.

In the Group Funtions, we support the market-oriented divisions with central services. We work together today on the solutions for tomorrow - in close cooperation with our customers and always with high quality standards.

What you will do:

Manage indirect procurement across Comet Asia. Choose suppliers based on the best value for the company and manage the relationship. Reduce costs and number of suppliers.

Manage procurement for satellite project. Develop and document processes with Global Indirect guidance

Develop strategic sourcing roadmap with internal stakeholders. Launch strategic sourcing projects and manage related implementation.

Complete tender process with request for supplier quotations and negotiate terms. Build reliable indirect data source with KPIs

Manage suppliers as well as related database. Support or manage global strategic purchasing projects. Contact person for all internal inquires.

What you bring:

At least a Bachelor’s Degree holder with SAP experience

At least 2-5 years’ experience in purchasing

Fluent in English. Enjoy working and communication with internal / external partners on a global level

Good social skills – able to communicate with various stakeholders.

Motivated team player looking to grow within a strategic purchasing environment

Why join us? Break new ground with us:

Work on innovative solutions for global technical challenges

Benefit from flexible working options and hybrid working

Take part in Comet’s success through profit sharing

Work with international colleagues and grow as a team

Enjoy our diverse educational and career opportunities

Access a wide range of benefits including allowances for meals, transport, tolls, mobile, and car loan interest

Benefit from Flexi Benefits for health checks, dental and optical care, plus comprehensive medical insurance coverage

We are curious about you and look forward to receiving your complete online application and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

For this vacancy, we only consider direct applications. Submissions from recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Comet Technologies Malaysia Sdn Bhd

PMT 761 Persiaran Cassia Selatan 3

Taman Perindustrian Batu Kawan

14110 Bandar Cassia

Penang, Malaysia

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