Global Commodity Manager (PCBA)

Comet Plasma Control Technologies; Penang; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Flexible working options

Comprehensive medical insurance

Allowances for meals, transport, and mobile

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Global Commodity Manager in Penang, Malaysia. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in commodity management and a strong ability to analyze market trends. This role involves developing strong vendor relationships and leading sourcing initiatives while supporting cross-functional teams. Benefits include flexible working options, profit sharing, and comprehensive medical insurance coverage.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as an EE commodity manager in EMS/ODM/OEM.
• Proficiency in electronic parts market trends and sourcing initiatives.
• Advanced understanding of business operations and supplier performance management.
• Lean manufacturing and supply chain efficiency experience.
• SAP, Excel and PowerPoint familiarity is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead global commodity strategies and analyze market trends.
• Develop relationships with vendors and evaluate suppliers.
• Support supplier initiatives for cost reduction and inventory optimization.
• Resolve supplier issues and support project plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vendor relationship management

Market analysis

Cost reduction initiatives

Supply chain efficiency

Lean manufacturing

SAP proficiency

Excel skills

PowerPoint skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Join to apply for the Global Commodity Manager role at Comet Plasma Control Technologies

To complement our team, we are looking for a customer‑ and team‑oriented individual for our division Plasma Control Technologies at the Penang site as a Global Commodity Manager.

For over 75 years, we have been following our curiosity, which drives us and has made Comet a leading Swiss technology company worldwide. Curiosity and the spirit of research have allowed us to remain innovative, contributing to safer, more efficient, and more sustainable production, mobility, and communication.

We develop and produce high‑tech components and systems based on X‑ray and radio‑frequency technology. In the Plasma Control Technologies division we manufacture specialized components required for precise control of plasma processes, used in the production of memory chips or touch screens for sensors, smartphones, or tablets.

What You Will Do

• Lead and manage global Electronic/PCBA/Motor commodity strategies, including development, execution, and sourcing decisions, while maintaining in‑depth knowledge of the industry, analyzing market trends, identifying potential risks, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to assess current and future sourcing requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong business relationships with vendors, evaluate and recommend new suppliers, drive early supplier engagement in the NPI process, and foster long‑term partnerships and commercial agreements, including periodic supplier site visits.
• Support EMS supplier initiatives such as cost reductions, VMI, lead‑time improvements, and favourable payment terms, ensuring alignment in supplier manufacturing, inventory, capacity, and technology, while optimizing material costs using the TCO concept. Proactively secure EOL/shortage item stock and drive alternative qualification efforts to mitigate line‑down risk and strengthen EOL management.
• Serve as the senior point of contact for global best‑practice deployment under One Comet by developing and implementing electronic supplier strategies, resolving supplier or commodity‑related issues, supporting customer escalations, and collaborating with EMS SCM, Engineering, and Quality teams to execute part‑level project plans in a dynamic matrix environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering or another related field.
• Above 8 years of working experience as an EE commodity manager in EMS/ODM/OEM.
• Proficiency in the electronic parts market trend, sourcing initiatives, demand and supply planning process.
• Advanced understanding of business operations, strategy, and supplier performance management, with preferred experience in lean manufacturing and supply chain efficiency.
• SAP experience, skills on Excel and PowerPoint preferred.

Why join us?

• Work on innovative solutions for global technical challenges.
• Benefit from flexible working options and hybrid working.
• Take part in Comet’s success through profit sharing.
• Work with international colleagues and grow as a team.
• Enjoy diverse educational and career opportunities.
• Access a wide range of benefits including allowances for meals, transport, tolls, mobile, and car loan interest.
• Benefit from Flexi Benefits for health checks, dental and optical care, plus comprehensive medical insurance coverage.

We are curious about you and look forward to receiving your complete online application. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

For this vacancy, we only consider direct applications. Submissions from recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Comet Technologies Malaysia Sdn Bhd
PMT 761 Persiaran Cassia Selatan 3
Taman Perindustrian Batu Kawan
14110 Bandar Cassia
Penang, Malaysia

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Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries

• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing