Global Commodity Strategy Lead – Southeast Asia

brooksauto; Malaysia; Vor Ort; MYR 250.000 - 420.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Brooks Automation in Malaysia seeks a Senior Global Commodity Manager - Mechanical to lead regional sourcing, develop commodity strategies for metals machining, sheet metal fabrication, and electronic components, and partner with engineering and operations to align supply with the technology roadmap.

The role requires 5+ years in global procurement, strong negotiation, executive presence, and travel across Malaysia, Southeast Asia, and China to secure high-quality materials at competitive total

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years leading strategic sourcing and commodity management in a global manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing supplier strategies and driving measurable sourcing outcomes across cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity.
• Executive presence with ability to influence internal stakeholders and supplier leadership.
• Self-directed leader who prioritizes competing business needs and drives timely execution of sourcing initiatives.
• Understands RFQ through procurement and delivery lifecycle and can partner with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain.

Aufgaben

• Develops and executes Malaysia/Southeast Asia regional commodity strategies across key material categories, including metals machining, sheet metal fabrication, special coatings, electronic components, cables, and gas distribution components.
• Leads strategic negotiations for pricing, commercial terms, contracts, capacity commitments, and long-term supplier agreements while strengthening executive-level supplier relationships.
• Owns end-to-end sourcing execution from RFQ through supplier selection, purchase order placement, material delivery, and ongoing supplier performance management.
• Engages suppliers across Malaysia, Southeast Asia, China, and other strategic global regions to secure high-quality materials, competitive total cost, reliable delivery performance, and scalable support for Brooks' manufacturing roadmap.
• Recognizes Copy Exact material requirements in SEMI and other industries -- from First Article Inspection thru Production.
• Leads initiatives that improve sourcing effectiveness, supplier readiness, cost performance, continuity of supply, and business scalability in a fast-paced environment.
• Serves as a key regional sourcing leader supporting Brooks' Johor facility, Malaysia-based supplier readiness, and broader Southeast Asia manufacturing expansion.
• Regular regional travel within Malaysia, Southeast Asia, and China required; occasional international travel may be required.

Kenntnisse

Strategic sourcing

Commodity management

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Negotiation

Supplier relationships

Lean Six Sigma

Analytical skills

English communication

Reading technical drawings

Materials management

Tools

Agile

Jobbeschreibung

Brooks Automation in Malaysia seeks a Senior Global Commodity Manager - Mechanical to lead regional sourcing, develop commodity strategies for metals machining, sheet metal fabrication, and electronic components, and partner with engineering and operations to align supply with the technology roadmap.

The role requires 5+ years in global procurement, strong negotiation, executive presence, and travel across Malaysia, Southeast Asia, and China to secure high-quality materials at competitive total