Commodity Management Advisor 1

Celestica; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commodity Management Advisor to lead procurement strategies and supplier negotiations. This role involves developing and executing comprehensive procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in commodity management, strong negotiation skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join a dynamic team that values integrity and continuous improvement, and take on the challenge of optimizing supply chain processes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in commodity management with strong negotiation skills.
• Proficient in ERP and office applications, with a proactive improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies, including supplier analysis and pricing.
• Negotiate contracts and maintain relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Problem resolution

Effective communication

Supplier development

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Office systems

Job description

Commodity Management Advisor 1

Date: Mar 16, 2025

Detailed Description:
Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Determine price/value.
• Negotiate products/services, terms, and conditions.
• Develop supplier relationships and performance.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies:
  • Competitive benchmarking.
  • Technology direction.
  • Supplier analysis, development, and selection.
  • Pricing strategy.
  • Full product/service sourcing responsibility.
• Commodity Council Corporate negotiations.
• Customer Materials Commitment process (pricing/BOM analysis).
• Serve as primary contact for site/customer support.
• Quote and negotiate quarterly for products/services (regional/global).
• Conduct customer bids within response time objectives.
• Performance reviews.
• Interact and negotiate with senior executives of multinational companies.
• Support internal customers:
  • Resolve quality, serviceability, and performance issues.
  • Identify supply/demand and communicate distribution.
  • Consolidate and escalate critical shortages.
  • Resolve related issues.
• Provide product cost support for assigned geographies.
• Prepare bids:
  • BOM generation.
  • Cost analysis.
  • Supplier negotiation.
  • Management presentations.
• Maintain material price databases and analyze BOMs.
• Provide guidance to junior staff and site counterparts.
• Ensure process compliance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Engineering, or equivalent.
• 8-12 years of commodity management experience.
• Broad knowledge of market conditions (pricing, technology, supply/demand).
• Experience in contract negotiation, stocking programs, LT reduction, and supplier development.
• Proficiency in computer applications (ERP, office systems).
• Problem resolution and conflict management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• High integrity.
• Proactive approach and continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work independently with responsibility and urgency.
• Strong desire to learn and embrace challenges.