Indirect Commodities Sourcing Lead

FLEXTRONICS TECHNOLOGY (PENANG) SDN BHD; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Medical Benefits

Allowances and Bonuses

Performance Bonus

Medical

Miscellaneous allowance

Dental

Sports (e.g. Gym)

Parking

Attractive Compensation Package, Paid

Job summary

Flextronics Technology (Penang) Sdn Bhd in Penang's Perai region seeks a Commodity Manager Indirect to lead sourcing strategy, supplier management, and cost optimization across indirect spend categories.

You will develop category strategies for indirect spend (MRO, services, CapEx), drive cost savings, manage supplier performance, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with operations, finance, HR, and EHS to enable business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field required; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of procurement/sourcing experience, preferably in indirect categories.
• Experience in multi-site or regional supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies for indirect spend (e.g., MRO, services, CapEx support).
• Drive cost savings, demand management, and supplier consolidation initiatives.
• Lead supplier selection, contract negotiation, and performance management (KPIs/QBRs).
• Partner with operations, engineering, finance, HR, and EHS to support business needs.
• Ensure procurement compliance and governance (e.g., No PO No Service).
• Monitor market trends and manage supply risks and continuity plans.
• Track and report savings, KPIs, and supplier performance metrics.
• Lead and develop procurement team capability across sites.

Skills

Cost reduction

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field

MBA preferred

Job description

Flextronics Technology (Penang) Sdn Bhd in Penang's Perai region seeks a Commodity Manager Indirect to lead sourcing strategy, supplier management, and cost optimization across indirect spend categories.

You will develop category strategies for indirect spend (MRO, services, CapEx), drive cost savings, manage supplier performance, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with operations, finance, HR, and EHS to enable business needs.