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Global Category Manager - (Mechanical Strategic Sourcing)

Selangor Permanent MYR200,000 - MYR250,000 per year Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
This role is responsible for defining and executing the global category strategy for mechanical components, combining deep technical understanding with strategic sourcing to drive cost, value, and supply resilience across APAC. It offers strong regional and global exposure, working closely with R&D, manufacturing, and suppliers while supporting long‑term career growth in the Klang Valley.
  • Hybrid Working Arrangement | Encouraged Relocation
  • Regional & Global Exposure (APAC, China, Europe)

About Our Client

A well‑established multinational organisation operating within a technical and regulated industrial environment, with a strong global presence across Asia‑Pacific, Europe, and the Americas. The business supports customers in research‑driven, quality‑critical, and precision‑dependent settings, where reliability, compliance, and consistency are essential.

Job Description

  • Define, implement, and execute the global category strategy for mechanical components and assemblies, aligned with business, quality.
  • Lead sourcing and supplier strategy across Asia, with particular focus on Southeast Asia and China.
  • Manage RFQ/RFI/RFP processes for mechanical parts and assemblies in close collaboration with Engineering and Quality teams.
  • Drive cost optimisation through should‑cost modelling, cost breakdown analysis, and fact‑based negotiations.
  • Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships to ensure competitiveness, resilience, and technical capability.
  • Partner with R&D, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance on NPI/NPD projects, manufacturability assessments, and cost input.
  • Support supplier readiness and risk mitigation in preparation for future manufacturing scale‑up in Malaysia.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Global Category Manager - Mechanics should have:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related technical discipline.
  • 4-8+ years of experience in global procurement, category management, or strategic sourcing, with strong exposure to mechanical components and assemblies.
  • Solid technical understanding of mechanical manufacturing processes such as machining, sheet metal fabrication, casting, forging, and surface treatment.
  • Proven experience with should‑cost analysis, cost breakdowns, and value‑based negotiation.
  • Experience working with suppliers in Southeast Asia and China.
  • Ability to operate independently in a global, matrix organisation as a senior individual contributor.
  • Excellent communication skills in English; Mandarin proficiency (spoken, read, written) is mandatory.
  • Hands‑on, analytical, and commercially minded, with strong ownership and accountability.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive annual salary ranging from MYR 210000 to MYR 234000.
  • 13 Months Salary Package
  • MYR 2,000 flexible benefits allowance.
  • Outpatient medical coverage (employee).
  • Fully claimable parking.
  • Hybrid working arrangement (post‑probation: 3 days office / 2 days WFH).
  • Exposure to global stakeholders and strategic procurement initiatives.
  • Permanent position offering stability and career growth opportunities.



If you are a technically strong procurement professional who enjoys combining engineering insight with strategic sourcing at global scale, this is an excellent opportunity to take on a visible and impactful role within an international organisation!

Contact
Kai Jiunn Liong
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7001745
Phone number
+603 2302 4071

Job summary

Function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Specialisation
Indirect Procurement
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Selangor
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Kai Jiunn Liong
Consultant contact
+603 2302 4071
Job Reference
JN-042026-7001745
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.