Global Commodity Strategist for Electronics & Semiconductors

Cognex Corporation; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognex Corporation is seeking a Senior Commodity Specialist to drive global sourcing and category strategies across the electronics supply chain. You will lead supplier negotiations, contract execution, and cross‑functional sourcing initiatives while managing key supplier relationships and supporting continuous improvement in the supply chain.

Key responsibilities include leading global category strategies, negotiating pricing, contract setup with manufacturers, and driving supplier performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or related area with relevance to supply chain management.
• 5–15 years in sourcing, supply chain or related fields, ideally in electronics/semiconductors.
• Experience managing suppliers as a commodity engineer/specialist for at least 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Develop global category strategies with cost, quality, lead time, and supply security objectives.
• Lead supplier negotiations and contract execution with cross‑functional teams.
• Guide supplier selection and establish contracts with manufacturers in Cognex portfolio.
• Drive cross‑functional commodity teams and improve supplier management processes.

Skills

Cost negotiation

Cross-cultural Asia

Analytical

Attention to detail

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelors in tech

Supply chain degree

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Cognex Corporation is seeking a Senior Commodity Specialist to drive global sourcing and category strategies across the electronics supply chain. You will lead supplier negotiations, contract execution, and cross‑functional sourcing initiatives while managing key supplier relationships and supporting continuous improvement in the supply chain.

Key responsibilities include leading global category strategies, negotiating pricing, contract setup with manufacturers, and driving supplier performance