Commodity Manager

Western Digital; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in Penang is seeking a Commodity Manager to shape the company's global supply base through strategic sourcing and supplier management. The role involves developing sourcing strategies, securing contracts, and collaborating across teams to drive innovation. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of experience in procurement or supplier management. This position emphasizes strong negotiation skills and the ability to mitigate risks effectively.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in sourcing, procurement, or supplier management.
• Experience with supplier negotiations and global strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain global commodity strategies and sourcing roadmaps.
• Lead supplier selection, RFI/RFP/RFQ, and negotiations for LTAs.
• Drive supplier segmentation, QBRs, and corrective action plans.
• Deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, and productivity targets.
• Identify and mitigate risks across capacity, supply continuity, and compliance.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Ops, and R&D for innovation and design-to-cost.
• Architect and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies.
• Monitor industry trends and supplier performance.

Skills

Strategic sourcing and category management

Advanced negotiation and contracting skills

Market intelligence, cost modeling, analytics

Supplier relationship management at executive level

Cross-functional leadership and influence

Strong financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Overview

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible. Western Digital is a company of problem solvers, delivering technology that enables extraordinary outcomes. We partner with leading organizations in gaming, smart cities, automotive, data centers, and consumer storage to power a brighter, smarter future. Our brands include Western Digital, G-Technology, SanDisk and WD.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

The Commodity Manager shapes the company’s global supply base through strategic sourcing, supplier leadership, and cost management. This role develops category strategies, secures contracts, and unlocks supplier-enabled innovation to deliver measurable savings and mitigate risk.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain global commodity strategies and sourcing roadmaps.
• Lead supplier selection, RFI/RFP/RFQ, and negotiations for LTAs.
• Drive supplier segmentation, QBRs, and corrective action plans.
• Deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, and productivity targets.
• Identify and mitigate risks across capacity, supply continuity, and compliance.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Ops, and R&D for innovation and design-to-cost.
• Architect and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies, including supplier qualification, contractual frameworks, and quarterly governance reviews.
• Monitor industry trends, supplier performance, and financial health to identify risks and drive timely strategic actions.
• Lead competitive sourcing and contract negotiations to achieve both cost savings and cost avoidance.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic sourcing and category management.
• Advanced negotiation and contracting skills.
• Market intelligence, cost modeling, analytics.
• Supplier relationship management at executive level.
• Cross-functional leadership and influence.
• Strong financial acumen.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in sourcing, procurement, or supplier management.
• Experience with supplier negotiations and global strategies.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree.
• CPSM/CIPS or equivalent certification.
• Global, multi-site procurement experience.
• Knowledge of ESG and sustainability in sourcing.

Additional Information

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