Global Electronics Sourcing & Commodity Strategist

Cognex Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognex Corporation in Singapore is seeking a Senior Commodity Specialist to drive global sourcing and category strategies, negotiating with suppliers and executing contracts. You will lead cross‑functional teams, manage supplier relationships, and support continuous improvement across the supply chain.

The role requires experience in electronics components sourcing, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or related area.
• 5–15 years in sourcing/supply chain, electronics components preferred.
• Experience managing suppliers as a commodity engineer/specialist.

Responsibilities

• Develop global category strategies with improvement plans for cost, quality, service, lead time and supply security.
• Lead supplier negotiations and contract execution.
• Collaborate with legal to negotiate and finalize supplier contracts.
• Lead cross-functional commodity teams and drive sourcing processes.
• Setup and manage supplier portfolio and lead supplier performance reviews.
• Guide engineering teams on supplier tech roadmaps for semiconductor components.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relations

Analytical thinking

Cross-cultural communication

MS Office & SAP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical field / supply chain / business

Tools

SAP

Job description

Cognex Corporation in Singapore is seeking a Senior Commodity Specialist to drive global sourcing and category strategies, negotiating with suppliers and executing contracts. You will lead cross‑functional teams, manage supplier relationships, and support continuous improvement across the supply chain.

The role requires experience in electronics components sourcing, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP.