Principal Commodity Manager

National Instruments; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking a Global Commodity Manager based in Penang, Malaysia. This role involves creating and implementing strategies for custom mechanical commodities, nurturing supplier relationships, and effectively managing procurement negotiations. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in strategic procurement within a multinational context and a degree in Business Administration or Engineering. This position offers an opportunity to drive cost-saving solutions and ensure supplier performance, all while promoting company values.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create and implement a global strategy for custom mechanical commodities.
• Build relationships with collaborators globally, regionally, and locally.
• Lead procurement negotiations and supplier management activities.
• Monitor market trends and assess potential risks and opportunities.

Skills

Procurement

Supply chain management

Negotiation

Financial analysis

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.