Commodity Manager

Smith; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped monthly commissions

Prime CBD office location

Tuition reimbursement

Gym and wellness sponsorships

Team activities

Job summary

Smith seeks an experienced Commodity Manager to lead global sourcing of memory, HDDs, SSDs and related components. You will build strong relationships with OEMs, hyperscalers and suppliers, align supply with sales and customer needs, and identify high-value opportunities in the global market.

The role offers uncapped monthly commissions and a Prime CBD office. Based in Hong Kong, you will drive sourcing strategies across regions, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help Smith maintain

Qualifications

• 10+ years hands-on experience in sourcing, supply chain, or sales of memory, HDDs, SSDs, GPUs, NICs, and switches; prior OEM experience is an advantage.
• Well-established industry network across OEMs, data centers, hyperscalers, and server manufacturers.
• Proven negotiation and deal-closing skills with a track record of managing transactions of varying complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant discipline.
• Proficiency in English and Chinese (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Discover opportunities and manage commodities including memory, HDDs, SSDs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with OEMs, hyperscalers, and key supply partners for sourcing.
• Collaborate with purchasing and sales teams to align supply with business needs and customer requirements.
• Identify and engage new customers to expand market reach and drive demand for commodity products.
• Monitor global market trends, pricing and supply chain dynamics to uncover opportunities and support strategic decisions.
• Maintain relationships with existing clients and adapt supply strategies to market conditions.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Relationship building

Market knowledge

Bilingual EN/CH

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Commodity Manager with a strong global network and deep expertise in sourcing commodities, particularly memory, HDDs, SSDs, and related components. This role serves as a strategic link between our sales representatives and buyers to identify and capitalize on high-value key commodities trading opportunities in the global market.

Responsibilities:

• Discover opportunities and manage commodities including memory, HDDs, SSD
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with OEMs, hyperscalers, and other key supply partners to ensure consistent and reliable sourcing
• Collaborate with internal purchasing and sales teams to align supply capabilities with business needs and customer requirements
• Identify and engage new customers to expand market reach and drive demand for commodity products
• Monitor global market trends, pricing, and supply chain dynamics to uncover business opportunities, optimize profitability, and support strategic decision-making
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing clients, working closely with buyers and sales teams to re-engage accounts and adapt supply strategies to evolving market conditions

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in sourcing, supply chain, or sales of components such as memory, HDDs, SSDs, GPUs, NICs, and switches; prior experience in a commodity franchise or related OEM is a strong advantage
• Well-established industry network across OEMs, data centers, hyperscalers, and server manufacturers
• Proven negotiation and deal-closing skills, with a track record of managing transactions of varying complexity and scale
• Strong commercial acumen with a proactive, results-driven mindset and the ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant discipline
• Proficiency in both English and Chinese (spoken and written)

What We Offer:

• Rewarding careers with fast-track progression opportunities.
• Uncapped monthly commissions.
• Prime CBD office location in a newly renovated office space.
• Collaborative and dynamic team culture.
• Tuition Reimbursement Benefits for professional growth.
• Gym and wellness sponsorships.
• Year-round company activities and team outings.
• Opportunities to give back through community initiatives.

About Smith

Founded in 1984, Smith sources, manages, and distributes the electronic components that go into everything from mobile phones and computers to appliances and automobiles. Smith is the leading independent distributor of electronic components and ranks eighth among all global distributors.

We buy and sell components 24 hours per day, with global sales of USD $3.4 billion in 2025 and in excess of USD $16 billion over the last five years. We’re always moving as we help manufacturers navigate market shifts, customize supply chain solutions, test components using cutting-edge technology, and more.

As a privately held company, Smith employs more than 700 people worldwide, with offices spanning four continents. Our team members are spread out across the world while staying connected to each other, allowing us to provide the expertise of a multinational company while still giving the tailored support of a local business. We have regional headquarters in Houston, Amsterdam, and Hong Kong sales and purchasing offices in Austin, Bangalore, Berlin, Cluj-Napoca, Guadalajara, London, Munich, New York, Penang, São Paulo, Seoul, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Tokyo, and distribution hubs in Houston, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

For more information, please visit our company website: https://www.smithweb.com/

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.