Sourcing Specialist (1 -2 years experience)

Change the world. Love your job.
In your first year with TI, you will participate in the Career Accelerator Program (CAP), which provides professional and technical training and resources to accelerate your ramp into TI, and set you up for long-term career success. Within this program, we also offer function-specific technical training and on-the-job learning opportunities that will encourage you to solve problems through a variety of hands-on, meaningful experiences from your very first day on the job.
Location: Kuala Lumpur
Global Sourcing & Procurement
Support sourcing and procurement strategies for semiconductor manufacturing materials to support TI’s long-term growth priorities
Participate in sourcing initiatives, supplier engagement, and global RFQ activities to improve supply continuity, cost competitiveness, and operational efficiency
Support commercial discussions and procurement activities with global suppliers and internal stakeholders
Market Intelligence & Business Insights
Analyze supplier performance, market trends, cost drivers, and supply-demand dynamics to support sourcing decisions
Monitor semiconductor industry trends, emerging technologies, and market developments to support future sourcing strategies
Develop business insights and recommendations through data analysis and structured problem solving
Supplier & Stakeholder Management
Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations to support business objectives
Support supplier performance reviews, relationship management activities, and supply continuity initiatives
Build effective working relationships with global stakeholders to support sourcing priorities and business needs
Supply Chain Risk & Resilience
Support supply risk monitoring and mitigation planning to improve business continuity and supply assurance
Participate in problem-solving activities related to cost, supply, quality, and operational challenges
Develop understanding of procurement governance, compliance, and ethical business practices
Project & Leadership Development
Support sourcing and operational improvement projects in a fast-paced global environment
Prioritize multiple tasks and projects while maintaining strong ownership, execution quality, and attention to detail
Proactively communicate progress, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Finance, Industrial Management, Operations, or related disciplines
Open for fresh graduate up to 2 years of relevant experiences (1 year experience in the field will be added advantage)
CGPA 3.3 and above
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and fast-paced environment
Preferred Skills & Experiences
1 year of working experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, semiconductor manufacturing, or global business environments
Demonstrated leadership potential through university projects, internships, student organizations, competitions, or extracurricular activities
Strong curiosity to understand business, market, and technology trends
Effective stakeholder management and communication skills
Familiarity with Excel, data analysis, business intelligence tools, or digital technologies is an advantage
Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong ownership and execution discipline
What Will Differentiate You
Successful candidates typically demonstrate:
Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
Curiosity to understand markets, suppliers, technologies, and business drivers
Leadership potential and willingness to take ownership
Strong collaboration and relationship-building capability
Strategic thinking potential with a proactive mindset
Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Why Join This Role?
Exposure to global suppliers and international business environments
Opportunity to work with senior leaders and cross-functional teams worldwide
Hands-on experience in sourcing strategy, supplier management, market analysis, and supply chain resilience
Strong learning and career development opportunities in procurement and supply chain leadership
Opportunity to make meaningful business impact supporting TI’s long-term growth
Build a career that shapes the future of semiconductor supply chains — while developing global sourcing, leadership, and business strategy capabilities.