Joseph Ooi Thiam Sheng
Sourcing Manager
Bukit Mertajam
Summary
Strategic Sourcing Manager with over 20 years in multinational healthcare, life sciences, and industrial sectors. Specialises in supplier identification, negotiation, cost optimisation, and risk management. Leads cross-functional teams to drive procurement strategies and enhance supply chain resilience while ensuring compliance and quality standards.
Overview
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Sourcing Manager (CEC) | Healthcare & Life Science, Industrial (System Integration)
Plexus Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd.
Penang
2015 - Current
- Negotiated contracts with AI-driven cost modelling (Gemini Should Cost), resulting in substantial PPV gains.
- Designed and implemented procurement strategies that delivered sustainable cost savings and improved efficiency.
- Led supplier identification, evaluation, and qualification through audits, risk assessments, and capability reviews.
- Established procurement policies for risk mitigation and enhanced supplier investment programmes.
- Directed NPI builds and localization projects, ensuring compliance with ASTM/military standards and QCD targets.
- Collaborated with global stakeholders (Program Directors, SQE, Tooling Managers) to align procurement with regulatory and operational goals.
- Mentored and trained sourcing teams in supplier management, negotiation, and cost analysis.
- Analysed and developed procurement plans with cost-effective solutions and increased purchase power.
- Delivered tactical cost savings by negotiating advantageous terms and conditions for new contracts.
- Sourced and verified quotations from suppliers before initiating purchase processes.
- Built productive relationships with stakeholders, communicated updates and sought mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Evaluated procurement processes and used results to improve workflows and procedures.
- Mentored and motivated junior procurement staff to consistently meet and exceed department KPIs.
- Ensured business continuity, using local suppliers to minimise risk of supply chain disruptions.
- Assessed supplier base and categorised spending based on strategic and operational requirements.
Supply Chain Manager | Hard Disk Drive, Communication & Lighting Industry
Q-Value Add Sdn. Bhd.
2010 - 2015
- Drove cost optimization initiatives while ensuring compliance with technical specifications and quality standards.
- Sourced suppliers for mechanical parts across multiple commodities (plastics, sheet metal, die casting, machining, packaging), enhancing material availability for production.
- Developed localization BOMs and qualification plans for FAIR and NPI builds.
- Facilitated audits and HLA builds with SQE & R&D teams to verify supplier performance in HVM production, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Coordinated toolmaker development and resin qualification, achieving timely hard tool readiness.
- Produced weekly customer reports using Gantt charts and master trackers to provide visibility on project timelines and deliverables.
Senior Process Engineer II | Industrial (Printer & Photocopier)
Alliance Contract Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd.
2002 - 2010
- Led continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and reduce costs.
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs, optimising spare parts inventory to ensure operational readiness.
- Provided technical support for manufacturing processes, enhancing yield and minimising downtime.
- Coordinated new machine setups, qualifications, and buy-offs.
- Authored SOPs, WIs, and test plans to standardise engineering processes, improving consistency and compliance.
Education
Diploma - Material Engineering & Manufacturing
Tunku Abdul Rahman College
01-2001
SPM -
Jit Sin High School
01-1999
Skills
- Strategic Procurement & Supplier Development
- Cost optimisation
- Negotiation & Contract Management
- Risk management
- Market intelligence
- Leadership & Team Mentorship
- Stakeholder engagement
Certification
- 2024-Professional Business Storytelling, PSDC
- 2024-Conflict Management, PSDC
- 2022-Advanced Leadership Seminar, Haggai International
- 2015-Time & Priority Management, Outsourcing Training & Consultant
- 2014-Microsoft Excel Advanced, Iverson
- 2013- ISO 9001:2008, Clint Business Consultants
- 2011- GD&T, Pacific Engineering Technology Center
- 2011-Failure Root Cause Analysis, X-Elent Quality Services
- 2009-Project Management, SH Impact
- 2006- Quality Improvement Tools & Problem Solving, Yi Consultancy
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Malay
Advanced
C1
Chinese (Mandarin)
Proficient
C2
Interests
- Motorcycle riding
- Playing guitar
- Travelling
Timeline
Sourcing Manager (CEC) | Healthcare & Life Science, Industrial (System Integration)
Plexus Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd.
2015 - Current
Supply Chain Manager | Hard Disk Drive, Communication & Lighting Industry
Q-Value Add Sdn. Bhd.
2010 - 2015
Senior Process Engineer II | Industrial (Printer & Photocopier)
Alliance Contract Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd.
2002 - 2010
Diploma - Material Engineering & Manufacturing
Tunku Abdul Rahman College
SPM -
Jit Sin High School