Global Commodity Manager

Advanced Energy; Simpang Ampat; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions company in Penang is seeking a Commodity Manager to ensure material supply continuity and implement sourcing strategies. Responsibilities include evaluating supplier capabilities and negotiating contracts. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of supply chain management experience in manufacturing, fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese. This role offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Health care and insurance

Paid leave

Scholarships

Employee referral programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in Supply Chain Management within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with self-directed teams in mechanical/electronics manufacturing preferred.
• Experience in high-mix, low-volume procurement environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for sourcing solutions to ensure material supply continuity.
• Implement commodity management strategies for operations.
• Evaluate price trends and supplier capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures.

Skills

Supplier relationship development

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving

Purchasing knowledge

Supply chain management

Communication in English

Communication in Mandarin Chinese

Presentation skills

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Commodity Manager is responsible for providing technical support and implementing sourcing solutions to ensure the continuity of material supply, meeting Advanced Energy's current and future business needs for the assigned commodity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Supports business and strategic procurement activities related to Mechanical Commodity spend.
• Implements commodity management strategies by executing PML strategies to support local, regional, and global operations.
• Develops and maintains a sustainable supply chain with competitive costs, quality, and lean execution.
• Evaluates price trends, new products, and manufacturing processes to improve commodity team performance for local and regional suppliers.
• Supports Commodity Manager and Leader in divisional issues such as material expediting, VMI, and Incoterms.
• Assesses supplier manufacturing capabilities and technology roadmaps; develops suppliers’ capabilities to meet future product needs.
• Supports IQC in clarifying supplier FAI qualification issues, monitors qualification status, and manages new source qualification.
• Provides technical support to local or regional design and operation sites related to Mechanical commodities.
• Develops the approved material list, monitors laminate qualification status, and updates UL safety files.
• Ensures compliance with corporate and manufacturing policies and procedures.
• Maintains high ethical standards in procurement practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Location: Penang Science Park, Simpang Ampat Penang.
• Standard office environment; uses general office equipment.
• Travel required approximately 25%, domestic and international.
• Capable of working under pressure.

JOB SPECIFICATION / COMPETENCY REQUIRED:
Knowledge:

• Basic commodity knowledge with strong procurement understanding.
• Supply and demand insights.
• Procurement and purchasing practices.
• Business and Product knowledge (BU).
• Program and Project Management.

Skills:

• Proven ability to develop strategic supplier relationships and negotiate effectively.
• Proactive problem-solving with strong planning skills; collaborates with engineering and suppliers to meet future needs.
• Excellent knowledge of purchasing, production control, and supply chain management.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Mandarin Chinese.
• Proficient in presentation, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Abilities & Behaviors:

• Leadership and teamwork skills.
• Target-oriented with an analytical mindset and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to prioritize and manage tasks efficiently.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 8 years in Supply Chain Management within a manufacturing environment.
• Effective communicator at all organizational levels.
• Experience with self-directed teams and in mechanical/electronics manufacturing preferred.
• Experience in high-mix, low-volume procurement environment preferred.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.

OTHERS:
Applicants must be willing to work in Simpang Ampat, Penang.

WHY JOIN AEMY?
We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for career growth, including health care, insurance, paid leave, scholarships, and employee referral programs.