Strategic Indirect Buyer (US Time Zone)

To complement our team, we are looking for a customer- and teamoriented individual for the business area Group Functions at the Penang site as aStrategic Indirect Buyer (US Time Zone)For over 75 years, we have been following our curiosity. It drives us and has made Comet a leading Swiss technology company worldwide. Curiosity and the spirit of research have allowed us to become and remain innovative. For a better and sustainable world.We develop and produce innovative high-tech components and systems based on X-ray and radio-frequency technology. Our developments make an important contribution to safer, more efficient and more sustainable production, mobility and communication.In the Group Funtions, we support the market-oriented divisions with central services. We work together today on the solutions for tomorrow - in close cooperation with our customers and always with high quality standards.What You Will DoDevelop and execute indirect sourcing strategies for materials and services across North America.Lead supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract management to achieve cost, quality, and delivery targets.Manage vendor relationships and performance, ensuring compliance with company policies and government regulations.Support Capex and operational purchasing in SAP, including order processing and data accuracy.Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Accounts Payable, Project Controlling, etc.) to align procurement activities with business needs.What You Bring5+ years of indirect and strategic purchasing experience, ideally in an industrial or multinational setting.Proven experience supporting North American operations, either locally or remotely from Malaysia is required.Willingness to work according to the San José, U.S. Time zone.Strong SAP and MS Office skills, with expertise in contract management and supplier negotiations.Fluent in English; excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.Resilient, detail-oriented, and adaptable, with a continuous improvement mindset.Why join us? Break new ground with us:Work on innovative solutions for global technical challengesBenefit from flexible working options and hybrid workingTake part in Comet’s success through profit sharingWork with international colleagues and grow as a teamEnjoy our diverse educational and career opportunitiesAccess a wide range of benefits including allowances for meals, transport, tolls, mobile, and car loan interestBenefit from Flexi Benefits for health checks, dental and optical care, plus comprehensive medical insurance coverage We are curious about you and look forward to receiving your complete online application and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.For this vacancy, we only consider direct applications. Submissions from recruitment agencies will not be considered.Comet Technologies Malaysia Sdn BhdPMT 761 Persiaran Cassia Selatan 3Taman Perindustrian Batu Kawan14110 Bandar CassiaPenang, Malaysiacomet.tech/careers