OEM Commodity Management Manager

Cohu Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five-Day Work Week

Flexible Working Arrangement

Profit Sharing

Overseas Opportunities

Job summary

Cohu Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking an OEM Commodity Management Manager to shape and lead supplier strategy, ensuring a resilient, high-performing supply network for test and inspection handler growth. The role focuses on managing supplier structure, capabilities, and partnerships to optimize total cost, supply assurance, and time-to-ramp.

The ideal candidate will drive spend analysis, market research, and alignment of commodity strategies with stakeholders, while implementing supplier agreements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, business, or related field.
• 10-15 years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, or procurement leadership roles.
• Proven track record in contract manufacturing operations and supplier negotiations.
• Experience in multinational environments with complex supply chains.
• Strong strategic and analytical capabilities.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems is a must.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead supplier strategy for OEM parts and assigned commodities.
• Plan, execute and monitor department milestones according to department goals.
• Identify training needs and organize relevant training for the commodity management team.
• Oversee the sourcing of new requirements for OEM parts and assigned commodities.
• Be the escalation path for assigned suppliers for other groups (Purchasing, Quality).
• Drive spends analysis of direct and indirect spending of OEM parts and assigned commodities.
• Market research updates for relevant commodities.
• Develop and align commodity strategies with key stakeholders.
• Implement supplier strategies and agreements to support business needs.
• Lead supplier relationship and engagement for assigned OEM suppliers.
• Drive and continuously improve performance measurement and review process.
• Implement sourcing strategies to achieve quality, cost savings and lead time targets.
• Set up a cost savings program and drive defined goals.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

MRP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or business

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

MRP systems

Job description

At Cohu Malaysia, we are committed to driving innovation and excellence in the semiconductor industry. Our mission is to create a dynamic and inclusive work environment where every team member feels a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. By joining us, you will be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking workforce dedicated to shaping the future of technology.

Unleash your Potential

We are seeking a OEM Commodity Management Manager to shape and lead Cohu Malaysia supplier strategy ensuring a resilient, high-performing supply network that supports Cohu's test and inspection handler growth.

Impact You Will Make

1. MAIN OBJECTIVES :

To shape and lead Cohu Malaysia supplier strategy ensuring a resilient, high-performing supply network that supports Cohu's test and inspection handler growth.

The role focuses on actively managing the structure, capabilities, and partnerships of the supplier base to optimize total cost, supply assurance, and time-to-ramp, while positioning key suppliers as long-term strategic partners rather than transactional vendors.

2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and continuously improve Cohu’s commodity management with key stakeholders.

Plan, execute and monitor department milestones according to department goals.

Identify training needs and organize the relevant training for the commodity management team.

Oversee the Sourcing of new requirements for OEM parts and assigned commodities.

Be the escalation path for assigned suppliers for other groups (e.g. Purchasing, Quality).

Segmentation of OEM part spend by commodities.

Drive spends analysis of direct and indirect spending of OEM parts and assigned commodities.

Market research updates for relevant commodities

Develop and align commodity strategies with key stakeholders.

Implement supplier strategies and agreements to support business needs.

Lead the supplier relationship and engagement for assigned OEM suppliers.

Drive and continuously improvement the performance measurement and review process.

Implement sourcing strategies in relation to Cohu MY Supply Chain to achieve the target on quality, cost savings and material lead time.

Set up a cost savings program and drive to achieve defined goals.

Drive lead time improvement programs

Participate and be a driving force in the EOL management process by ensuring Cohu’s OEM” s are raising EOL notifications early and supporting Cohu’s transition phase

Supplier evaluation, development, capacity and performance management to ensure timely order fulfilment with the best quality, cost, delivery and service performance.

Ensure compliance with statutory requirements on contract applications, address the ramifications and the usage of specific contract clauses, terms and conditions in protecting Cohu interest.

Collaborate with the quality group on supplier audit plans and execution.

To drive continuous improvement initiatives in supporting overall supply chain goals

Our Ideal Candidate:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Experience: 10 - 15 years of experience supply chain, sourcing, or procurement leadership roles.Proven track record in contract manufacturing operations and supplier negotiations.

Experience in multinational environments with complex supply chains

Skills/Technical Requirements:

Strategic thinking and ability to align supply chain with corporate objectives.

Analytical and problem-solving skills for evaluating supplier performance and market trends.

Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, & Word & Excel. Experience with Material Resources Planning (“MRP systems”) is a must.

Strong negotiation and analytical skills required.

Must be capable of converting data into information that can be utilized to make key decisions.

Leadership and people management, ability to work collaboratively as a cross-functional team member with other parts of the Supply Chain, (purchasing, warehouse, Spare Parts) Manufacturing Engineering, Quality and Engineering.

Why Join Us?

At Cohu Malaysia, we offer a collaborative work environment that fosters growth, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and make a significant impact on our products and processes.

We value our people and offer them:

Five-Day Work Week

Flexible Working Arrangement

Profit Sharing

Overseas Opportunities

Perks and benefits Medical Education support Dental Parking Sports&Social Activities, Insurance, Fixed&Variabl

Cohu offers the broadest portfolio of equipment and services for back-end semiconductor manufacturing, including a one-stop-shop for test and handling equipment, thermal subsystems, test contacting, vision inspection and MEMS test solutions.

Cohu has a Broad Product Portfolio across Diverse Applications

Our enhanced product portfolio gives our customers the best possible combination of technologies to match their business and technical needs.

Our product portfolio is focused on increasing yield, reducing cost of test and accelerating time-to-market.

The Only Company with the Expertise on the Entire Test Cell and Inspection

We deliver leading-edge solutions to enable a smarter, safer, and more connected future.

Cohu offers the broadest portfolio of equipment and services for back-end semiconductor manufacturing, including a one-stop-shop for test and handling equipment, thermal subsystems, test contacting, vision inspection and MEMS test solutions.

Cohu has a Broad Product Portfolio across Diverse Applications

Our enhanced product portfolio gives our customers the best possible combination of technologies to match their business and technical needs.

Our product portfolio is focused on increasing yield, reducing cost of test and accelerating time-to-market.