Global Commodity Manager

Comet Technologies Malaysia; Seberang Perai; Hybrid; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Penang seeks a qualified Global Commodity Manager to lead commodity strategies, manage vendor relationships, and optimize sourcing initiatives. Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree and 8+ years in the industry, with strong skills in supplier management and operational strategy. This role provides a hybrid working environment and various benefits, including profit sharing and comprehensive medical insurance, aimed at innovation and teamwork within a global context.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Profit sharing

Comprehensive medical insurance

Allowances for meals, transport, tolls, and mobile

Flexi Benefits for health checks, dental and optical care

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering or other related field.
• Above 8 years of working experience as EE commodity manager in EMS/ODM/OEM.
• Proficient in Electronic parts market trend, sourcing initiatives, demand and supply planning process.
• Advanced understanding of business operations, strategy, and supplier performance management.
• SAP experience, skills on Excel and PPT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage global Electronic/PCBA/Motor commodity strategies.
• Develop and maintain strong business relationships with vendors.
• Support EMS supplier initiatives and drive cost reductions.
• Serve as the senior point of contact for global best-practice deployment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

To complement our team, we are looking for a customer- and teamoriented 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. It drives us and has made Comet a leading Swiss technology company worldwide. Curiosity and the spirit of research have allowed us to become and remain innovative. For a better and sustainable world.

We develop and produce innovative high-tech components and systems based on X-ray and radio-frequency technology. Our developments make an important contribution to safer, more efficient and more sustainable production, mobility and communication.

In the Plasma Control Technologies (PCT) division, we manufacture specialized components that are required for the precise control of plasma processes and are 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 favorable 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 other related field
• Above 8 years+ of working experience as EE commodity manager in EMS/ODM/OEM
• Proficient in 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 PPT preferred

Why join us? Break new ground with 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 our 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 and 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.

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