Electronics Commodity Lead - Global Sourcing & Partnerships

National Instruments; Negeri Sembilan; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance plans

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible time off and parental leave

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a Senior Commodity/Procurement leader in Malaysia to develop and execute strategies for electronic components across global manufacturing operations. You will build strategic supplier partnerships, lead negotiations, and mitigate supply risks to ensure continuity and cost competitiveness.

The role requires 8+ years in strategic sourcing, strong technical knowledge of electronics, and experience managing multi-country supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/ Electronics/ Mechatronics engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, supply chain, or procurement in manufacturing.
• Strong technical understanding of electronic components and direct materials sourcing.
• Proven experience in supplier negotiations, supplier relationship management, and contract management.
• Experience developing commodity strategies, managing supply risks, and driving supplier performance improvements.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a global environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/Supply Chain systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commodity strategies for electronic components supporting growth, continuity, and cost competitiveness.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with global suppliers to ensure continuity, quality, innovation, and long-term value.
• Lead supplier negotiations, including pricing, terms, and long-term agreements.
• Monitor market trends and supply risks to mitigate disruptions and ensure continuity.
• Drive supplier performance through KPI reviews, business reviews, and continuous improvement.
• Identify, qualify, and develop new suppliers and support transitions with engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering, Global Commodity Leaders, Supplier Quality, and other stakeholders on sourcing and supplier development.
• Lead sourcing projects and strategic initiatives to meet business objectives.
• Drive cost optimization via value engineering, supplier consolidation, and alternative sourcing.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Stakeholder management

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

ERP/Supply Chain systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/ Electronics/ Mechatronics engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Emerson is seeking a Senior Commodity/Procurement leader in Malaysia to develop and execute strategies for electronic components across global manufacturing operations. You will build strategic supplier partnerships, lead negotiations, and mitigate supply risks to ensure continuity and cost competitiveness.

The role requires 8+ years in strategic sourcing, strong technical knowledge of electronics, and experience managing multi-country supplier relationships.