Senior Commodity Manager - Electronics

Copeland; Negeri Sembilan; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Malaysia is seeking an experienced Senior Sourcing professional to lead electronic components procurement across global manufacturing operations. You will develop commodity strategies, build strategic supplier partnerships, and drive negotiations to secure cost-effective, high-quality supply.

This role requires 8+ years in strategic sourcing, strong technical knowledge of electronics, and the ability to manage multiple cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics or related engineering discipline.
• 8+ years of strategic sourcing, commodity management, or procurement in manufacturing.
• Strong technical understanding of electronic components and direct materials sourcing.
• Proven negotiation, supplier relationship, and contract management experience.
• Experience developing commodity strategies, managing supply risks, and driving performance improvements.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple global projects in cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commodity strategies for electronic components to support growth and cost competitiveness.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with global suppliers for continuity and value.
• Lead supplier negotiations, terms, and long-term agreements.
• Monitor market trends and risks to proactively mitigate disruptions.
• Drive supplier performance through KPI reviews and continuous improvement.
• Identify, qualify, and develop new suppliers with engineering and quality teams.
• Partner with Design Engineering and cross-functional teams to support new product introductions.
• Lead sourcing projects and initiatives to meet business objectives.
• Drive cost optimization via value engineering, consolidation, and alternate sourcing.
• Support resolution of critical supply issues with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Cost optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics eng

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

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In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Develop and execute commodity strategies for electronic components that support business growth, operational continuity, and cost competitiveness across global manufacturing operations.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with global suppliers to ensure supply continuity, quality, innovation, and long-term value creation.
• Lead supplier negotiations, including pricing, commercial terms, long-term agreements, and annual cost improvement initiatives.
• Monitor market trends, supply risks, and industry developments to proactively mitigate supply chain disruptions and ensure business continuity.
• Drive supplier performance through structured KPI reviews, business reviews, continuous improvement initiatives, and capacity planning.
• Identify, qualify, and develop new suppliers while supporting supplier transitions into production in collaboration with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams.
• Partner with Design Engineering, Global Commodity Leaders, Supplier Quality, and cross-functional stakeholders to support new product introductions, sourcing strategies, and supplier development.
• Lead sourcing projects and strategic initiatives simultaneously, ensuring timely execution and successful delivery of business objectives.
• Drive cost optimization through value engineering, supplier consolidation, alternate sourcing, logistics optimization, and part standardization.
• Support resolution of critical supply issues by coordinating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to minimize operational impact.
• Provide leadership and coaching to Commodity Engineers and Supplier Performance Engineers, where applicable.
• Champion Emerson's values, ethics, safety standards, and compliance with Global Supply Chain policies and procedures.

Who You Are:

• You build collaborative relationships and develop strategic partnerships to achieve shared objectives. You analyze complex situations, make informed decisions, and effectively balance business priorities with long-term supplier relationships. You communicate confidently with stakeholders across all organizational levels and thrive in a fast-paced, global manufacturing environment. You continuously seek opportunities to improve supply chain performance, reduce risk, and deliver measurable business results.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, supply chain, or procurement within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical understanding of electronic components and direct materials sourcing.
• Proven experience in supplier negotiations, supplier relationship management, and commercial contract management.
• Experience developing commodity strategies, managing supply risks, and driving supplier performance improvements.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a global, cross-functional environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ERP/Supply Chain systems.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Experience sourcing electronic components within industrial automation, process control, instrumentation, electronics manufacturing, or related industries.
• Knowledge of global electronics supply markets, semiconductor supply chains, and contract manufacturing.
• Experience with supplier development, supplier qualification, and quality collaboration.
• Familiarity with cost modeling, value engineering, and total cost of ownership methodologies.
• Experience leading regional or global commodity strategies.
• APICS, CPSM, CIPS, or other professional procurement or supply chain certifications are advantageous.

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.

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you'll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So let's go. Let's think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let's go, together.

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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you're an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let's go!