Global Indirect Commodity Manager (Machinery)

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global power and control technology firm located in Singapore is seeking an Indirect Commodity Manager. This role entails developing sourcing solutions, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships to ensure efficient operations across various business groups. Candidates should have 5+ years in procurement, preferably in industrial machinery or IT, along with strong abilities in market analysis and strategic category management. Join a leading company that values innovation and diversity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in strategic procurement or commodity management.
• Experience in supply chain management within electronics manufacturing.
• Ability to develop and deploy category and commodity strategies.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate contracts for machinery and IT.
• Develop global category strategies and conduct spend analysis.
• Analyze market trends for cost-saving opportunities.
• Partner with stakeholders for sourcing alignment.
• Ensure compliance and supplier performance oversight.

Skills

Strategic supplier relationships

Problem-solving

Purchasing and electronic manufacturing processes

People management

Multi-project management

SAP or Ariba proficiency

Microsoft Office skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related fields

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

About Advanced Energy

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: AEIS), enables design breakthroughs and drives growth for leading semiconductors and industrial customers. Our precision power and control technologies, along with our applications know-how, inspire close partnerships and innovation in thin-film and industrial manufacturing. We are proud of our rich heritage, award‑winning technologies, and we value the talents and contributions of all Advanced Energy's employees worldwide.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Indirect Commodity Manager is responsible for providing the design and implementation of sourcing solutions that ensure continuity of indirect spend supplies enabling Advanced Energy’s various business groups to operate efficiently, support internal requirements, corporate cost objectives, and enable cost effective solutions for indirect spending in global regions. Responsible for oversight on performance metrics related to Quality, Delivery, and Cost, and have overall responsibility to analyze and execute decisions regarding supplier selection, overall performance, and problem resolution/crisis management.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Request for strategic sourcing and contract negotiation for machinery (capital equipment and tools) and IT (hardware, software and services).
• Develop and execute global category strategies, conduct spend analysis and supplier segmentation.
• Analyze market trends and suppliers capabilities to identify cost saving opportunities.
• Partner with stakeholders to align sourcing plan.
• Capable to oversee global spend and ensure compliance, cost optimization, and supplier performance.
• Facilitate annual business reviews and suppliers scorecards.
• Process purchase requisition and PO confirmation if necessary.
• Support / responsible for global AE manufacturing factories, design and global service centers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Works in a standard office environment.
• Uses general office equipment (telephone, PC, copier, etc.).
• Travel may be required.

SKILLS

• Proven or demonstrated performance developing strategic supplier relationships.
• Proactive problem solver with strong planning orientation.
• Excellent working knowledge of purchasing and electronic manufacturing processes.
• Capability to respond quickly, decisively, assertively and professionally to changing requirements.
• People management skills and ability to train, mentor and develop a team of buyers.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient with SAP or Ariba.
• Excellent PC skills including Excel, Word, MS Standard Office.

EXPERIENCE

Essential:

• 5+ years of experience in strategic procurement or commodity management, preferably in industrial machinery or IT.
• Experience in supply chain management in an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Developing and deploying comprehensive category and commodity strategies.
• Collaborating with business leaders or other stakeholders to implement strategies and sourcing initiatives.
• Commodity Spend Analysis.
• Supplier Contract management.
• Supporting Procure to Pay process including PO issuance and supplier shipment.
• Experience in a very high growth rate electronic business is preferred.

EDUCATION

Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related fields.

Compensation

As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market‑based base pay, an annual pay‑for‑performance incentive plan, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.