Commodity Manager

LINXENS Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Linxens Singapore Pte Ltd is seeking a Purchasing Lead to oversee commodity planning, supplier management, and global sourcing for new products and projects. You will drive cost optimization, negotiate strategic agreements, and collaborate with R&D, Production, and cross-functional teams across Asia and Europe.

We value extensive experience in semiconductor manufacturing, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in Purchasing / Commodity in a semiconductor or industrial manufacturing setting.
• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or related field.
• Experience managing commodity categories and supplier networks across Asia and Europe.
• Expertise in commodity strategy, supplier relationship management and contract negotiation.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement purchasing strategies for new products and projects in line with global objectives.
• Coordinate sourcing activities for new product development and key business projects.
• Identify, select and negotiate with strategic suppliers and establish long-term competitive agreements.
• Support R&D with sourcing requirements and supplier selection.
• Collaborate with Production and R&D to resolve supplier-related issues and disputes.
• Ensure effective supply planning to support material availability and delivery requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering or Supply Chain degree

Job description

About Linxens

Linxens is a global leader in micro-connectors, module packaging, antennas & inlays, and secure ID solutions, with over 40 years of innovation. Headquartered in Paris, France, we operate R&D centers and production sites across Germany, France, Sweden, China, India, Singapore and Thailand. Our solutions serve industries such as telecommunications, finance, transportation, hospitality, e-government, healthcare, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Our employees’ expertise and know-how allow us to continually reinvent ourselves and meet our customers’ evolving needs, helping them grow and innovate. Therefore, we invest in developing our employees’ skills and career growth. Working for Linxens means investing in your future. Our growth is creating great opportunities! 40 years of history, join us to write the next pages!

Responsibilities

Purchasing Lead

• Commodity planning and execution, including strategic supplier programs.
• Develop and implement global commodity strategies to drive cost, quality, delivery, and technology objectives.
• Drive cost reduction, cost avoidance, investment optimization, and productivity initiatives.

Supplier Management

• Manage the supplier portfolio for assigned commodity categories.
• Evaluate and audit suppliers to assess capabilities, performance, and compliance.
• Monitor supplier performance through relevant KPIs and implement improvement actions where required.
• Provide regular reporting on supplier performance and key risks.

Project Management

• Define and implement purchasing strategies for new products and projects in alignment with global objectives.
• Coordinate sourcing activities for new product development and key business projects.
• Identify, select, and negotiate with strategic suppliers and establish competitive long-term agreements.
• Support R&D with sourcing requirements and supplier selection.
• Collaborate with Production and R&D to resolve supplier-related issues and disputes.
• Ensure effective supply planning to support material availability and delivery requirements.

Your Profile

• 6 years of experience in Purchasing / Commodity in a semi-conductor OR industrial manufacturing sector.
• Master's / Bachelors in Engineering, Supply Chain or similar field.
• Experience in managing commodity categories and supplier networks across Asia and Europe.
• Expertise in commodity strategy, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, etc.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional, and fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in English.

LINXENS is an equal-opportunity employer that strictly prohibits unlawful or unethical discrimination. Moreover, as part of our CSR Vitality program, we have committed to recruit, hire, train, compensate, and promote without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, mental/physical disability, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

At Linxens, employees are at the heart of the Group’s strategic objectives. Linxens teams are made of highly-skilled professionals who wish to surpass themselves in a result-oriented environment dedicated to meeting the needs of clients. Our people are fully committed to the growth and performance of the Group as well as with their team. In this demanding and friendly work environment, they develop both personally and professionally.

Join Linxens to work in a multicultural environment, collaborating with leading tech innovators and making a global impact on technology.