Sr. Sourcing Manager

Introduction

Monroe Consulting Group, an Executive Recruitment firm, is partnering with an organisation in the Industrial sector to hire a Senior Sourcing Manager, Asia. This opportunity is based in Malaysia.

Position Overview

The Senior Sourcing Manager will develop and execute regional sourcing strategies, manage suppliers and negotiate contracts to secure cost-effective, high-quality and reliable supply.
The role directly strengthens the organisation’s cost competitiveness, supply resilience and continuity across the region.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Sourcing & Commodity Strategy

• Develop and execute regional sourcing strategies aligned with cost, quality, delivery, inventory, and supply-continuity goals.
• Lead sourcing strategy for assigned commodities, including localisation, market analysis and long-term planning.

1. Supplier Management

• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop suppliers to improve cost competitiveness, innovation, and supply resilience
• Build and maintain executive-level supplier relationships to align technology and capacity roadmaps
• Conduct supplier business reviews, performance scorecards, and corrective action plans.

1. Cost Management

• Drive cost analysis, cost breakdown, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Analyse market conditions and cost drivers to identify sustainable value opportunities.

1. Risk Management & Supply Continuity

• Monitor commodity markets, global economic conditions, and supply risks to inform decisions.
• Develop contingency plans for supply disruptions and mitigate risks such as capacity constraints, geopolitical issues, and single-source exposure.
• Lead multi-sourcing strategies, capacity planning, and business continuity initiatives.

1. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Business Development teams to support new product introductions, technology adoption, and supply planning.

Key Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in commodity management, sourcing, and supply chain.
• Experience in managing supplier relationships and commercial negotiations, working in multi-region or global supply chain environments.

Technical / Functional Expertise

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and ERP systems.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles or ISO certification.
• Sound knowledge in automation, sheet metal works, wire mesh, building materials or related commodities.

Soft Skills & Leadership Competencies

• Strong analytical, negotiation and communication skills.