Advanced Packaging Materials Sr. Commodity Manager

Intel Corporation; George Town; Hybrid; MYR 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Tokyo with additional locations in Malaysia seeks a Senior Commodity Manager to lead sourcing for advanced packaging materials. You will drive cost optimization, ensure supply continuity, and enable technology roadmap execution.

This role requires shaping supplier strategies and managing cross-functional collaboration across engineering, operations, and finance. The candidate will own supplier relationships, lead negotiations, assess risks, and influence material

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of professional experience in supply chain / commodity management, including at least one of contracting, supplier management, or sourcing.
• Alternatively, experience as a supplier-side representative, including customer engagement, price negotiation, and contracting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commodity strategies aligned with business objectives and advanced packaging roadmap.
• Drive CQAT (Cost, Quality, Availability, Technology) optimization across Intel's Advanced Packaging supply chain.
• Own strategic supplier relationships including sourcing, selection, performance management, and executive alignment.
• Lead contract negotiations, pricing strategies, and cost reduction roadmaps.
• Translate product and technology requirements into supply chain and sourcing strategies.
• Assess supplier capabilities, financial health, and market dynamics to identify risks and opportunities.
• Implement supply chain and sub-tier risk mitigation strategies to ensure business continuity.
• Influence material specifications and design decisions in partnership with engineering and suppliers.
• Shape Intel-supplier business models to deliver mutual long-term value.
• Drive cross-functional alignment with Ops, TD, Finance, Planning, and Legal.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Job Details

Job Description:

The Role and Impact

As a Sr. Commodity Manager within the GMO Advanced Packaging Materials Organization, you will drive Intel's supply chain excellence for advanced packaging materials by optimizing cost, ensuring supply continuity, and enabling technology roadmap execution. You will shape sourcing strategies, build strategic supplier partnerships, and influence both commercial and technical decisions to strengthen Intel's competitive position.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commodity strategies aligned with business objectives and advanced packaging roadmap
• Drive CQAT (Cost, Quality, Availability, Technology) optimization across Intel's Advanced Packaging supply chain
• Own strategic supplier relationships including sourcing, selection, performance management, and executive alignment
• Lead contract negotiations, pricing strategies, and cost reduction roadmaps
• Translate product and technology requirements into supply chain and sourcing strategies
• Assess supplier capabilities, financial health, and market dynamics to identify risks and opportunities
• Implement supply chain and sub-tier risk mitigation strategies to ensure business continuity
• Influence material specifications and design decisions in partnership with engineering and suppliers
• Shape Intel-supplier business models to deliver mutual long-term value
• Drive cross-functional alignment with Ops, TD, Finance, Planning, and Legal

Behavioral Traits

• Strong communication and stakeholder management across global, cross-functional teams
• Business acumen in negotiation, supplier strategy, and executive engagement
• Ability to connect technical requirements with cost, supply, and supplier capabilities
• Leadership in driving alignment, decision-making, and team development

Qualifications

Minimum qualification:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field
• 6+ years of professional experience in supply chain / commodity management, including at least one of the following:
• Contracting, supplier management, or sourcing
• Cost, supply, and risk management

Alternatively, experience as a supplier-side representative, including customer engagement, price negotiation, and contracting

Preferred

• MBA or other advanced degree
• Experience influencing technical or product decisions through supply chain strategy
• Semiconductor / advanced packaging industry knowledge
• Strong cross-functional leadership and negotiation skills
• This role is an opportunity to collaborate with industry leaders, drive strategic initiatives, and make a lasting impact on Intel's ability to deliver cutting-edge technology to the world.

Job Type

Experienced Hire

Shift

Shift 1 (Japan)

Primary Location

Japan, Tokyo

Additional Locations

Malaysia, Penang

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

N/A

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.