Global Commodity Manager / Penang, Malaysia

Tasks:

• Development and implementation global strategies for the commodities mechanics (coolings & heatspreader) and Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) to drive business growth and cost savings.
• Conducting procurement market analyses and negotiate contracts with suppliers to ensure best-in-class pricing and terms
• Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Quotation (RFQ) Management, including benchmarking and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis to ensure optimal supplier selection
• Supplier Selection and Management by Collaborating with cross-functional teams to select and manage suppliers, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance with company policies.
• Planning and controlling material cost development, identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements
• Optimization of procurement and sourcing processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall business performance
• Participation in product life cycle management activities, including component selection, introduction, and phase-out management
• Master Data Maintenance related to procurement topics, ensuring data integrity and compliance with company standards
• Creation and verification of cost calculations for product launches, applying design for cost principles to ensure cost-effective solutions
• Creation of monthly procurement reports and supporting key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure procurement performance
• Supporting resolution of material shortages and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and minimize business impact

Requirements

• Completed degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Electrical Engineering or a comparable qualification
• Alternatively, a commercial apprenticeship combined with several years of professional experience in a similar position
• Several years of professional experience in Purchasing and/or Supply Chain Management, ideally in the electronics or mechanical sector
• In-depth knowledge of electronic and mechanical components and assemblies
• Experience in contract negotiation and supplier management
• Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking
• Excellent negotiation skills and assertiveness
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team
• Very good knowledge of MS Office and ideally experience with SAP S/4HANA
• Very good written and spoken English skills