Global Commodity Strategy Lead - Semiconductors

Sandisk; Simpang Ampat; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandisk Malaysia in Penang is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead global commodity strategies for semiconductor-related supply chains and drive cost reductions through should-cost analyses. You will partner with engineering, quality and operations to ensure on-time, quality supply and optimal total cost.

The role requires a Bachelor degree and 8+ years in procurement, with a proven track record in fast-moving environments and supplier relationship management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or above in any relevant field.
• At least 8 years+ procurement related experience.
• In-depth knowledge on Semiconductor or Mechanical Supply Chain.
• Proven ability to achieve results in a fast moving, dynamic environment.
• Self-motivated and self-directed, but demonstrated ability to work well with people.
• Proven desire to work as a team member, both on the same team and outside of the team.
• Ability to troubleshoot and analyze complex problems.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Influential and persuasive relationships with senior / executive management internally and with suppliers

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning and Project: Develop and implement strategies to achieve organizational objectives, managing strategic projects and timelines efficiently.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with other departments, stakeholders, and external partners to facilitate projects, drive initiatives, and resolve issues.
• Creates, leads and implements global commodity strategies: Work with business stakeholders (engineering, quality, finance, planning, materials and operations), facilitate commodity communications, including commodity councils, strategies, market and landscape updates, creates and implements global commodity strategies.
• Negotiations: Lead on contract & price negotiations, competitive analysis & should cost to reduce total cost of ownership and increase supplier value
• Problem-Solving: Identify, analyze, and address challenges and obstacles, often involving complex or highly technical issues.
• Set up “should cost” study and lead negotiation with suppliers to achieve yearly cost reduction.
• Establish, implement, and administer system and process to evaluate, monitor, report and manage supplier performance and improvement (incl. QBR’s).
• Monitor commodity market trends, effectively reflect market dynamic in terms of supply, cost, etc.
• Identify potential sources or suppliers in business manner.
• Identify, develop and manage relationships with existing and potential suppliers to meet the established cost, quality and delivery targets.
• Collaborate with NPI, Engineering, Quality and Operations to effectively manage NPI procurement related activities.

Skills

Office suite

Education

Bachelor degree or above

Job description

Sandisk Malaysia in Penang is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead global commodity strategies for semiconductor-related supply chains and drive cost reductions through should-cost analyses. You will partner with engineering, quality and operations to ensure on-time, quality supply and optimal total cost.

The role requires a Bachelor degree and 8+ years in procurement, with a proven track record in fast-moving environments and supplier relationship management.