Syazwani Abd Razak

Product Development Sourcing Manager | Strategic Sourcing | Supplier Management Lead sourcing activities for new product development (NPD/NPI), ensuring the right suppliers, materials, and technologies are selected to support cost, quality, and innovation objectives. I work closely with Engineering, R&D, and Operations to bring concepts to market efficiently while building a resilient and competitive supply base. Develop and execute global commodity strategies, sourcing roadmaps, and category plans. Lead supplier selection, RFI/RFP/RFQ processes, competitive bidding, and LTA contracting. Drive cost savings, cost avoidance, PPV improvements, and total cost of ownership (TCO) reduction. Manage supplier segmentation, QBR governance, corrective actions, and performance scorecards. Conduct market analysis, cost modeling, benchmarking, and supply risk assessments. Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and R&D to support NPI, innovation, and design-to-cost. Ensure supply continuity, compliance, capacity assurance, and resilience across the global supply base. Key Achievements: Reduced NPI material cost by 10–18% through design-to-cost initiatives and competitive sourcing Shortened supplier readiness cycle by 20–30% by implementing structured onboarding and capability mapping Secured strategic partnerships with key suppliers, enabling faster technology adoption and stronger long-term competitiveness Improved prototype-to-pilot build readiness by enhancing supplier performance governance and risk mitigation processes Enabled cross-functional decision-making by establishing analytics-driven cost models and supply risk dashboards Core Skills: NPI/NPD Sourcing • Advanced Negotiation • Supplier Innovation • Cost Modeling • Design-to-Cost • Risk Management • Cross-Functional Leadership • Technology Sourcing • Supplier Development

Leadership and People Management. Provided leadership and strategic guidance to teams, improving global demand fulfillment through optimized sourcing and supplier negotiations Leading the global strategic category group, managing multiple categories. Responsible for overall supplier management, building strong supplier relationships to achieve company’s set goals in meeting revenue, cost and cash flow. Negotiated contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to secure favorable conditions, improving lead times and inventory management, and aligning with demand planning goals, leading to 5M Euro in cost reductions. Achieve YOY cost reduction goals ~2-3% annually by negotiations, rebate programs , localization and value engineering efforts Monitors on-time supplier deliveries, inventory turns, MRP execution, Purchase Price Variance, lead-time reduction, supplier performance and cost analysis. Continuously evaluate and improve supply chain processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain high-quality standards. Implement best practices, technological solutions, and automation where applicable. Manages ~$350M of global spend across Components and Precious metal categories, i.e precious metal, die casts, Galvanize chemical. Formulate global supplier strategies for the right supply base to support Swarovski’s requirements from a cost, quality, delivery and capability perspective Partner with R&D on all New Product Introduction (NPI), supplier selection to meet requirements on cost, quality and delivery, resulting in successful and timely launches of NPI. Acts as primary contact with suppliers, internal and external customer to facilitate problem resolution and performance standards. Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy. Prepares, approves and issues purchase orders and change notices through subordinates. Act as first point of escalation with suppliers and communicate all unresolved issues

Support the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations. Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers. Provide analysis on costs, new and existing and review cost reduction activities.

Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets. Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible. Deliver briefs, updates and reports as and when required.

- Manage and co–ordinate all procurement activities (include risk buy) associated with new products/product transfer. - Ensure material readiness to meet new product from DVT through pilot run / mass production.Orders and Schedules material requirements with suppliers, based on MRP report to ensure smooth production flow and zero downtime to Production -Implement re-schedule programs with suppliers ensuring no past due P/O. -Reviews engineering change implementation dates with suppliers. -Tracks and expedite in bound shipments. -Maintains inventory levels to target. -Responsible for data base integrity within his/her assigned area of responsibility. -With management’s approval, has authority to negotiate purchase contracts with suppliers. -Locates and develops sources of supply through various levels of contacts with suppliers and potential suppliers. -Directs and/or secures and analyzes price quotations from suppliers. -Arranges and conducts meetings with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier assurance and suppliers on procurement matters -Prepares, implements and follows up on consignments. Returns rejected vendor material and negotiates with suppliers for replacement of rejected material. -Directs and/or initiates the preparation of purchase orders and selects the vendor to be used. -Prepares, negotiates, awards and administer production contracts. -Prepares reports as required, indicating delivery delays, inventory summary data, etc. -Maintains awareness of market conditions concerning possible shortages, extended lead times,possible price increases, etc. -Control excess and obsolete material. -Visits suppliers as leader of a supplier qualification team to determine if sources are capable of meeting present or future company needs. -Monitor supplier performance such as hub inventory, responsiveness to forecast, order reschedule and independent demand.

* is Initiates purchase orders and amendments for parts, services and or special tool *forecast levels of demand for services and products * Maintains close coordination with plant engineering to ensure timely execution of product and services sourcing activities. * keep a constant check on stock levels * conduct research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality * liaise between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers; * build and maintain good relationships with new and existing suppliers * negotiate and agree contracts, monitoring the quality of service provided * process payments and invoices * keep contract files and use them as reference for the future * forecast price trends and their impact on future activities * give presentations about market analysis and possible growth * develop a purchasing strategy * produce reports and statistics using computer software * evaluate bids and make recommendations, based on commercial and technical factors; * ensure suppliers are aware of business objectives * attend meetings and trade conferences; * train and supervise the work of other members of staff. SKILLS *Supplier sourcing *Supply management *Global sourcing *Supplier development *Supplier evaluation *Low cost sourcing *Purchase management *Material management *MRP *Purchasing * good oral and written communication skills; * strong analytical skills; * commercial awareness; * the ability to adapt to different client needs and to develop and maintain successful working relationships; * an excellent standard of numeracy in order to analyse facts and figures; * a flair for negotiation and networking; * the ability to make important decisions and cope with the pressure of demanding targets and tight deadlines; * a confident and mature approach; * tact and diplomacy.