Senior Commodity Manager - Sourcing (Semicon) up to 18k

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia is seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead regional commodity strategies and drive vendor negotiations to optimize total cost structures. The role includes executing long-term category management plans, directing commercial contract negotiations, and overseeing supplier relationship programs.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of ten years in strategic sourcing or procurement, with a track record in global category strategy execution and strong leadership

Qualifications

• Ten years or more of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement.
• Proven track record in supplier contract negotiations and global category strategy execution.
• Experience evaluating commodity market trends, supply risks and cost structures.

Responsibilities

• Execute long-term category management plans across direct and indirect technical commodities.
• Direct commercial contract negotiations to secure favorable pricing, terms, and supply agreements.
• Oversee strategic supplier relationship programs and conduct periodic performance scorecards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional operational units to identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Evaluate market intelligence trends and establish risk mitigation initiatives to ensure supply continuity.

Education

Bachelor Degree

Job description

about the company

you will be joining leading global provider of automated assembly solutions and precision robotics serving the semiconductor manufacturing sector. The organisation operates a extensive international network while supporting a performance-driven culture with clear pathways for professional development.

about the job

As a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will lead regional commodity strategies and drive vendor negotiations to optimize total cost structures.

• Execute long-term category management plans across direct and indirect technical commodities.
• Direct commercial contract negotiations to secure favorable pricing, terms, and supply agreements.
• Oversee strategic supplier relationship programs and conduct periodic performance scorecards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional operational units to identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Evaluate market intelligence trends and establish risk mitigation initiatives to ensure supply continuity.

skills and experience required.

• Minimum ten years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or technical procurement.
• Proven track record in supplier contract negotiations and global category strategy execution.
• Functional capability in evaluating commodity market trends, supply risks, and cost structures.
• Strong leadership skills to manage cross-functional projects and senior stakeholder relationships.
• Tertiary qualification in supply chain management, business administration, engineering, or a related field.

about the manager/team

The succesful candidate will reporting to supply chain director.

skills

no additional skills required

qualifications

no additional qualifications required

education

Bachelor Degree