Strategic Commodity Manager: Sourcing & Savings

Western Digital; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in Penang is seeking a Commodity Manager to shape the company's global supply base through strategic sourcing and supplier management. The role involves developing sourcing strategies, securing contracts, and collaborating across teams to drive innovation. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of experience in procurement or supplier management. This position emphasizes strong negotiation skills and the ability to mitigate risks effectively.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in sourcing, procurement, or supplier management.
• Experience with supplier negotiations and global strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain global commodity strategies and sourcing roadmaps.
• Lead supplier selection, RFI/RFP/RFQ, and negotiations for LTAs.
• Drive supplier segmentation, QBRs, and corrective action plans.
• Deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, and productivity targets.
• Identify and mitigate risks across capacity, supply continuity, and compliance.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Ops, and R&D for innovation and design-to-cost.
• Architect and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies.
• Monitor industry trends and supplier performance.

Skills

Strategic sourcing and category management

Advanced negotiation and contracting skills

Market intelligence, cost modeling, analytics

Supplier relationship management at executive level

Cross-functional leadership and influence

Strong financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

Job description

A global technology company in Penang is seeking a Commodity Manager to shape the company's global supply base through strategic sourcing and supplier management. The role involves developing sourcing strategies, securing contracts, and collaborating across teams to drive innovation. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of experience in procurement or supplier management. This position emphasizes strong negotiation skills and the ability to mitigate risks effectively.