Smiths Group

Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering

RegionalSourcingSpecialist

$75–110k ~AI est. Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Regional Sourcing Specialist at Smiths Group. Skills: Program sourcing, Procurement, Supplier management. Lead sourcing activities for equipment and services. Develop sourcing strategies aligned with business goals”

What You'll Achieve.

Timely sourcing of equipment and services; Cost-effective sourcing of equipment and services; Compliant sourcing of equipment and services; Driving value; Supplier performance; Regional growth

Industry & Context.

Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related discipline, 4–5 years of experience in program or project-based procurement, Knowledge of project procurement practices, Knowledge of cost structures, Knowledge of commercial negotiations, Proven ability to work effectively with stakeholders, Experience working with SAP or similar ERP systems, Proficient in MS Excel, Proficient in MS Word, Proficient in MS PowerPoint

What You'll Do.

Lead sourcing activities for equipment and services

Develop sourcing strategies aligned with business goals

Execute sourcing strategies aligned with profitability

Execute sourcing strategies aligned with cash flow

Execute sourcing strategies aligned with continuous improvement

Partner with Program Managers to create sourcing plans

Define sourcing plan deliverables

Ensure on-time execution of sourcing plans

Manage end-to-end RFQ processes

Conduct commercial evaluations

Make award recommendations

Oversee procurement activities

Ensure compliance with program schedules

Ensure compliance with program specifications

Ensure compliance with program budgets

Ensure compliance with company policies

Build Supplier Relationship Management

Maintain Supplier Relationship Management

Optimize regional supplier base

Synergize regional supplier base

Evaluate critical supplier performance

Manage critical supplier performance

Ensure sourcing activities adhere to international trade compliance

Ensure sourcing activities adhere to tariffs

Ensure sourcing activities adhere to local regulatory requirements

Collaborate with Indirect Category Managers on group-managed categories

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partnering with Program Managers; Cross-functional stakeholders; Program teams; Indirect Category Managers

Communication Scope

Presentation; Facilitation

Process & Methodology

Program sourcing, Project procurement

Full Job Description

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. Smiths Detection, is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security. Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security. This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day. We are seeking an experienced Regional Program Sourcing Specialist to lead and manage program-level sourcing activities across the APAC region. This role serves as the key focal point for program sourcing, partnering closely with Program Managers and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant sourcing of equipment and services. The position supports multiple programs across Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, and the Middle East, playing a critical role in driving value, supplier performance, and regional growth. Key Responsibilities * Lead sourcing activities for equipment and services to support multiple programs across the APAC region. * Develop and execute program sourcing strategies aligned with business goals, profitability, cash flow, and continuous improvement initiatives. * Partner with Program Managers to create sourcing plans, define deliverables, and ensure on-time execution. * Manage end-to-end RFQ processes, including commercial evaluations, supplier selection, and award recommendations. * Oversee procuremen

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