Manager 5, Strategic Sourcing (Semiconductor Manufacturing)

Location: Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia; secondary location: Kuala Lumpur COE Office. Travel of 20–30% to supplier sites and hirify.global manufacturing facilities is required.

Company

hirify.global develops data storage systems and infrastructure for AI-driven data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise environments, supported by global-scale manufacturing.

What you will do

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for capital equipment used in wafer fabrication, HDD/SSD manufacturing, and testing.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiations, contracts, supplier performance management, and supply continuity planning.
• Optimize total cost of ownership through value engineering, should-cost analysis, competitive benchmarking, and commercial models.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, Global Operations, Export Control, and Trade Compliance teams.
• Support capital planning, new product introduction, technology transitions, equipment qualification, installation, and production ramp activities.
• Lead and mentor sourcing professionals while advancing procurement processes, tools, analytics, and digital transformation.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive procurement or sourcing experience, including 5+ years in capital equipment for semiconductor, HDD, or related high-tech manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• Experience negotiating capital equipment deals valued at $50M or more with major OEMs.
• Deep knowledge of semiconductor fab equipment, HDD/SSD manufacturing equipment, or advanced test systems, including supplier landscapes and technology trends.
• Knowledge of capital budgeting, ROI analysis, equipment depreciation, export controls including EAR and ITAR, IP protection, and technology transfer regulations.
• Experience with procurement systems such as SAP, Ariba, or Coupa, advanced Excel and analytics tools, complex project management, and Asia-based supply chains.

Nice to have

• MBA or another advanced degree.
• Experience driving capital equipment cost savings, supplier performance improvements, supply continuity, contract compliance, and sourcing process efficiency.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time exempt position.
• Work within a global manufacturing organization supporting AI and data infrastructure.
• Collaborative environment spanning Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, and global supply chain functions.
• Inclusive workplace focused on diversity, belonging, respect, and contribution.
• Accessibility support is available throughout the application and hiring process.