Global Mechanical Commodity Manager (SEA) – Hybrid

BROOKS AUTOMATION; Johor; Ibrido; MYR 300.000 - 540.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Brooks Automation is seeking a Senior Global Commodity Manager – Mechanical based in Malaysia. You will drive regional commodity strategies across metals, electronics, cables, and gas components, lead strategic supplier negotiations, and coordinate cross-functional teams to resolve supply challenges in a fast-paced, global manufacturing environment.

The role requires 5+ years of strategic sourcing leadership, strong executive presence, and experience with SEMI equipment manufacturing.

Competenze

• 5+ years leading strategic sourcing and commodity management in global manufacturing.
• Experience developing supplier strategies and executive-level relationships with measurable outcomes.
• Strong executive presence, able to influence stakeholders and supplier leadership.
• Self-directed with ability to prioritize competing business needs and drive timely execution.
• Understands RFQ through procurement and delivery in materials orders.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to identify cost drivers and mitigate risk.
• Advanced analytical, negotiation, and business acumen to translate data into action.
• Excellent English communication, both verbal and written.
• Fluency in English; Mandarin/Bahasa Malaysia a plus.
• Experience building supplier networks in Malaysia, SE Asia, and China preferred.
• Knowledge of SEMI equipment manufacturing is desirable.
• Background in materials management across metals machining, sheet metal fabrication, electronics, cables, and gas distribution.

Mansioni

• Develops and executes Malaysia/Southeast Asia regional commodity strategies across metals, sheets, coatings, electronics, cables, and gas components.
• Leads strategic negotiations for pricing, terms, contracts, capacity, and long-term supplier agreements.
• Owns senior commercial and supply-chain matters for supplier escalations and cross-functional resolution.
• Reads technical drawings and specifications stored in Agile or similar tools.
• Program management experience or PMI certification preferred.
• Lean Six-Sigma training/certification preferred.
• Manages end-to-end sourcing from RFQ to supplier selection, PO, delivery, and performance.
• Engages suppliers across Malaysia, SE Asia, China, and other regions for quality, cost, delivery, and scalability.
• Aligns supplier capabilities with Brooks’ technology roadmap and manufacturing growth.
• Leads initiatives to improve sourcing effectiveness, supplier readiness, and continuity of supply.
• Supports Johor facility and regional supplier readiness; participates in regional manufacturing expansion.
• Travel regionally within Malaysia, SE Asia, and China; occasional international travel.

Conoscenze

Strategic sourcing leadership

Cross-functional supplier initiatives

Executive-level supplier relationships

Negotiation

Analytical skills

English communication

Reading technical drawings

Program/Project management

Supplier risk management

Cost reduction

Formazione

BS or BA in Supply Chain/Engineering/Technical

Strumenti

Agile

PMI certification

Lean Six Sigma

Descrizione del lavoro

Brooks Automation is seeking a Senior Global Commodity Manager – Mechanical based in Malaysia. You will drive regional commodity strategies across metals, electronics, cables, and gas components, lead strategic supplier negotiations, and coordinate cross-functional teams to resolve supply challenges in a fast-paced, global manufacturing environment.

The role requires 5+ years of strategic sourcing leadership, strong executive presence, and experience with SEMI equipment manufacturing.