Principal Commodity Manager

NI (NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS); Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader is seeking a Global Commodity Manager based in Penang, Malaysia. This role requires expertise in strategic procurement and supplier relationship management. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in a multinational context, strong negotiation skills, and a commitment to optimizing supply chain processes. The position offers competitive benefits, career development opportunities, and a focus on employee well-being.

Benefits

Competitive benefits plans

Medical insurance

Flexible time off plans

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in a strategic Procurement role within a multinational organization.
• Prior experience in managing specialized commodities is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Creating and implementing a global strategy for custom mechanical commodities.
• Leading procurement negotiations and supplier management activities.
• Monitoring market trends and assessing potential risks and opportunities.

Skills

Strategic Procurement

Negotiation

Supplier Relationship Management

Financial Analysis

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Our NI Emerson Procurement team is growing and we’re looking for a Global Commodity Manager based in Penang, Malaysia to support our portfolio of custom mechanical commodities. This person will have a passion for collaboration, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to finding cost‑saving solutions. The ideal candidate will have a background in sourcing, procurement, and supply chain and will be responsible for driving supplier performance, reducing total cost of ownership, and optimizing our supply chain process.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Creating and implementing a global strategy and collaboration model for custom mechanical commodities.
• Building relationships on a global, regional, and local scale to become a trusted advisor with collaborators in order to ensure goals are aligned and achieved.
• Identifying areas of opportunity and completing activities to fulfil cost, process, efficiency, and sustainability goals.
• Leading procurement negotiations, source‑to‑contract and supplier management activities which generate best‑in‑class outcomes.
• Monitor market trends and assess potential risks and opportunities.
• Building excellent supplier relationships whereby procurement is seen as a key decision‑maker.
• Continuing to stay updated on industry, market, and business standard methodologies and new technologies.
• Evangelizing the NI culture, guiding principles & core values.

Who You Are:

The person who drives supplier performance, reducing total cost of ownership, and optimizing our supply chain process.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years’ experience in a strategic Procurement role within a multinational organization; prior experience in managing the specialized commodities would be highly advantageous.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Demonstrated expertise in managing complex projects with change management sensibilities.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with good global cultural awareness.
• Ability to influence, build relationships, and promote solutions without direct authority.
• Proven expertise in negotiating complex contracts in dynamic supply environments.
• Demonstrated proficiency in financial analysis and decision‑making skills.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

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