Senior Commodity Manager - Electronics
HybridKampung Baharu Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Job Summary
Develop and execute commodity strategies for electronic components supporting global manufacturing operations, cost competitiveness, and business continuity. Build strategic partnerships with global suppliers to ensure supply continuity, lead negotiations on pricing and commercial terms, and drive cost optimization through value engineering and supplier consolidation. Monitor market trends and supply risks to mitigate disruptions, while identifying and qualifying new suppliers for production transitions. Partner with engineering and cross-functional teams on new product introductions, manage supplier performance via KPI reviews, and provide leadership to commodity engineers. Coordinate critical supply issue resolutions to minimize operational impact.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- Minimum 8 years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, supply chain, or procurement within a manufacturing environment
- Strong technical understanding of electronic components and direct materials sourcing
- Proven experience in supplier negotiations, supplier relationship management, and commercial contract management
- Experience developing commodity strategies, managing supply risks, and driving supplier performance improvements
- Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a global, cross-functional environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ERP/Supply Chain systems
Desired Qualifications
- Experience sourcing electronic components within industrial automation, process control, instrumentation, electronics manufacturing, or related industries
- Knowledge of global electronics supply markets, semiconductor supply chains, and contract manufacturing
- Experience with supplier development, supplier qualification, and quality collaboration
- Familiarity with cost modeling, value engineering, and total cost of ownership methodologies
- Experience leading regional or global commodity strategies
- APICS, CPSM, CIPS, or other professional procurement or supply chain certifications are advantageous
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