Working at Watlow
Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for over 100 years!
Position: Sr/Sourcing Specialist
Location: Watlow Malaysia, Kulim Hi-Tech Park (Kedah)
Reporting to Sourcing Manager
Support Asia
Travel requirement : 30%
Preferred Industry: Pressure vessel & Boiler Industries , Panel builders , EMS ( Electronic Manufacturing Service), Electrical Wire Manufacturing, Automotive & Industrial manufacturing.
Nature of Experience:
• Experience in sourcing Electrical & Electronic Components (Actives , Passive , Switch gears , Control panels), Mechanical Components (Sheet metal, Boilers, Pressure vessels, Flanges, Tubings), Electro mechanical components (Wires, Cables, Wire harness , PCBs).
• Knowledge of general purchasing & sourcing processes within an ERP System. Must demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication skills while interacting and building strong relationships with suppliers / vendors.
• Ability to multitask, set priorities, organize and follow-through to meet deadlines.
• Experience in global sourcing, alternate component sourcing & Localization.
• Experience as buyer is must (Handling CAPEX procurement, IT procurement , Indirect procurement shall be added advantage).
• Experience in EMS is added advantage.
Major Role and Responsibilities:
• Conducts RFI/Q/P (Request for Information/Quotation/Proposal) locally / globally).
• Negotiation of prices and terms with suppliers to meet specified quality, delivery and cost objectives.
• Drives parts and process qualification, in coordination with Supplier Quality team/ VAVE team.
• Preparing comparative statements.
• Should be good in costing.
• Manage supplier onboarding activities and conduct ongoing performance monitoring through Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs)
• Support part qualification & localizations.
• Signing LTAs , negotiation and development in coordination with Sourcing Manager and Contract Specialists.
• Support logistics , program managers & compliance team to get relevant documents from suppliers.
Education and experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Operations Management, Materials Management or Business Management or equivalent or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Minimum 5 years experience in Global Sourcing & Buyer.
• Strong negotiation and communication / presentation skills.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders in regional or multinational environments.
• Understanding of supply chain management concepts such as inventory management, Import/export procedures and logistics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Oracle and other relevant software tools.
Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Materials Management, Business Management, or equivalent education and experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in global sourcing and buyer responsibilities
- Experience sourcing electrical and electronic components
- Experience sourcing mechanical components
- Experience sourcing electromechanical components
- Experience with general purchasing and sourcing processes within an ERP system
- Experience in global sourcing, alternate component sourcing, and localization
- Buyer experience
- Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders in regional or multinational environments
- Understanding of supply chain management, inventory management, import/export procedures, and logistics
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Oracle, and relevant software tools
- Experience in pressure vessel, boiler, panel builder, EMS, electrical wire, automotive, or industrial manufacturing industries
- Experience with CAPEX procurement, IT procurement, or indirect procurement
- Experience in electronic manufacturing services
Watlow Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Watlow and has not been reviewed or approved by Watlow.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, alongside an Employee Assistance Program, wellness incentives, and flexible spending accounts. Some locations also provide onsite wellness clinics, reinforcing comprehensive health support.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings feature a 401(k) with company matching, with materials also noting an additional annual company contribution tied to performance. This structure supports longer‑term financial security beyond base pay.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes paid vacation, personal time and holidays, with parental leave highlighted in postings. PTO accrual appears tenure‑based.
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What We Do
Watlow is a global industrial technology company that uses its world-class engineering expertise, advanced thermal systems and manufacturing excellence to provide a wide array of temperature control, power control, heater technologies and temperature sensing platforms. Watlow brings its experience to a broad cross section of industries, including semiconductor processing, environmental chambers, energy processes, diesel emissions, medical and foodservice equipment. Since 1922, Watlow has grown in product capability, market experience and global reach. The company holds more than 1,100 patents and employs more than 4,200 team members working in 11 manufacturing facilities and nine technology and development centers in the United States, Mexico, Europe and Asia. Watlow covers 95 countries through sales and distribution offices around the world.
