Purchasing Commodity Manager (Metals)

Heraeus Electronics; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Heraeus Electronics is seeking a leader to drive the company's metal commodity procurement strategy. You will shape commodity strategies for metals, monitor market dynamics and develop tools to support forecasting and risk management.

In this role you will work on index-based pricing models, collaborate across manufacturing teams and ensure a resilient, cost-competitive supply chain for Tin, Aluminum, Copper and related metals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related fields (Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, Economics, Metallurgy)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proven procurement experience with focus on metal-based commodities
• Experience with commodity index-based pricing models
• Understanding of global metal markets (Tin, Cu, Al)
• Knowledge of commodity exchanges and pricing mechanisms (e.g., LME; SHFE)
• Ability to interpret market trends and price forecasts
• Knowledge of price risk management strategies

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain commodity strategies for key metals (e.g. Tin, Al, Cu)
• Analyze commodity indices, market trends, supply-demand dynamics and geopolitical developments
• Drive cost improvement and value engineering initiatives
• Develop commodity management tools, playbooks and best practices
• Develop procurement team competencies on procurement fundamentals and strategies
• Maintain commodity dashboards and forecasting tools

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Market intelligence

Risk management

Cost optimization

Procurement leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related fields (Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, Economics, Metallurgy)

Job description

This position is responsible for leading the company’s strategy and expertise in metal commodity for procurement. This role drives strategic sourcing, market intelligence, cost optimization and risk management to ensure a competitive and resilient supply chain.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain commodity strategies for key metals (eg: Tin, Al, Cu)
• Analyze commodity indices, market trends, supply-demand dynamics and geopolitical developments
• Drive cost improvement and value engineering initiatives
• Develop commodity management tools, playbooks and best practices
• Develop procurement team competencies on procurement fundamentals and strategies
• Maintain commodity dashboards and forecasting tools

Job Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or Engineering, Finance, Economics, Metallurgy or any other related fields
• Min 5 years of working experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proven experience in procurement with focus in metal-based commodities
• Experience with commodity index-based pricing models
• Understanding of global metal markets (eg: Tin, Cu, Al)
• Knowledge of commodity exchanges and pricing mechanisms (eg: LME; SHFE)
• Ability to interpret market trends, supply-demand fundamentals and price forecast
• Knowledge of price risk management strategies