Commodity Manager

Smith & Associates Far East Ltd.; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith & Associates Far East Ltd. in Hong Kong seeks an experienced Commodity Manager to lead global sourcing of memory, HDDs, SSDs and related components.

You will bridge sales and purchasing to identify high-value opportunities and optimize profitability in a dynamic market. You will develop OEM and hyperscaler relationships, monitor market trends, negotiate contracts, and coordinate with internal teams to align supply with demand.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in sourcing or sales of memory, HDDs, SSDs, GPUs, NICs, and switches.
• Strong network across OEMs, data centers, hyperscalers and server manufacturers.
• Proven ability to identify and close high-value commodity opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Discover opportunities and manage sourcing of memory, HDDs, SSDs and related components.
• Develop and maintain relationships with OEMs, hyperscalers and key supply partners.
• Collaborate with internal purchasing and sales teams to align supply with business needs and customer requirements.
• Identify new customers to expand market reach and drive demand for commodity products.

Skills

Memory

HDDs

SSDs

GPUs

NICs

Switches

Negotiation

Deal closing

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant discipline

Job description

Commodity Manager

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 3 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). #LI-DNI

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Founded in 1984, Smith is the leading independent distributor of electronic components. Smith's Intelligent Distribution™ model offers a comprehensive suite of flexible and scalable supply chain solutions to source, manage, test, and ship billions of components to partners worldwide in every industry and vertical. Smith generated more than USD $3.4 billion in global revenue in 2025 and ranks eighth among all global distributors. Visit www.smithweb.com to learn more.