Global Strategic Direct Materials Commodity Manager

Seagate Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Seagate Technology in Singapore is seeking a skilled Commodity Manager to lead global sourcing of HDD mechanical components. You will design strategies that balance cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity, while working with cross-functional teams to support new product introductions and capacity ramp.

The role emphasizes supplier negotiations, total cost of ownership analysis, and ongoing supplier performance management to ensure resilient supply chains in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in commodity management or strategic sourcing.
• Experience in HDD components, electronics, or precision mechanical industries preferred.
• Strong negotiation, cost analysis, and supplier-performance management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global commodity strategies for HDD components and assemblies.
• Lead supplier selection, sourcing events, should-cost analysis, negotiations, and contracting.
• Own supplier relationships, conduct business reviews, drive improvements.
• Partner with design and manufacturing teams to translate requirements into sourcing plans.
• Support new product introductions, capacity ramp, and material availability.
• Monitor market trends, costs, lead times, and supplier risk; implement mitigations.

Skills

Supplier negotiations

Cost analysis

Contracts

Supplier performance management

Supply continuity planning

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related field

Job description

Seagate Technology in Singapore is seeking a skilled Commodity Manager to lead global sourcing of HDD mechanical components. You will design strategies that balance cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity, while working with cross-functional teams to support new product introductions and capacity ramp.

The role emphasizes supplier negotiations, total cost of ownership analysis, and ongoing supplier performance management to ensure resilient supply chains in a dynamic market.