Global Commodity Engineering Lead – Supplier Quality

Michael Page; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Senior Manager, Commodity Engineering for an established electronics manufacturer. Lead supplier quality, supplier development, and commodity engineering across a global network to drive performance, localization initiatives, and strategic sourcing.

You will manage Build-to-Print commodities such as connectors, cables, PCB, metal, machining, plastics, and power supplies, build a high-performing team, and partner with engineering, quality, operations, and procurement to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 10+ years in engineering, manufacturing, supplier quality, commodity management, strategic sourcing, or related functions.
• Strong experience in high-speed interconnects, fibre optics, connectors or cable harness industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead global commodity engineering across Build-to-Print commodities including: Connectors, Cable Harnesses, PCB, Power Supplies, Metal Fabrication, Complex Machining, Plastic Injection Moulding, Thermal & Liquid Cooling Technologies, Hardware, Fluidics, and Automation Technologies.
• Manage and develop a team of Commodity Engineering professionals, ensuring compliance, capability development, and knowledge sharing.
• Drive supplier qualification, onboarding, and quality system audits in accordance with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS9100, ISO 14001, IATF 16949, VDA 6.3.
• Monitor and improve supplier quality performance through corrective actions, continuous improvement initiatives, and performance management programs.
• Lead localization projects and First Article Inspection (FAI) qualification activities to support supply chain resilience and business expansion.
• Support commodity sourcing activities, including RFQs, supplier selection, cost reduction initiatives, and value improvement programs.
• Analyse supplier performance data using tools and methodologies such as DPPM, DMAIC, Lean, and Six Sigma to identify opportunities for process and quality improvements.
• Resolve supplier-related quality issues and work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure timely containment and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Operations, and Project Management teams to achieve business objectives and project deliverables.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with global suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure long-term strategic alignment and supply continuity.

Skills

Supplier quality

Commodity engineering

Strategic sourcing

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Supply Chain/Business

Tools

DMAIC

Lean

Six Sigma

GD&T

IPC Standards

Job description

Michael Page is seeking a Senior Manager, Commodity Engineering for an established electronics manufacturer. Lead supplier quality, supplier development, and commodity engineering across a global network to drive performance, localization initiatives, and strategic sourcing.

You will manage Build-to-Print commodities such as connectors, cables, PCB, metal, machining, plastics, and power supplies, build a high-performing team, and partner with engineering, quality, operations, and procurement to