Commodity Manager - Mechanical Category (Northern Region)

Penang Permanent MYR12,000 - MYR15,000 per month (MYR144,000 - MYR180,000 per year) View Job Description
Join our leading Electronic Manufacturing Services provider as a Electronic Commodity Manager based in the Klang Valley region.
  • Work in a top tier company in the industry
  • Be in a position to drive growth, change management & continuous improvement

About Our Client

A prominent Electronic Manufacturing Services provider is seeking an experienced Electronic Commodity Manager to join their team in the Penang Mainland area. With a goal to become the market leader, the company has consistently innovated and grown. As part of their expansion, they are looking for a skilled Commodity Manager to strengthen their team.

Job Description

  • Act as the primary escalation point for negotiation, supplier terms and conditions, and pricing issues, while supporting supplier performance management using scorecards and conducting regular business reviews with critical suppliers.
  • Develop and implement regional cost-saving initiatives aligned with business unit goals and participate in the supplier selection and qualification process.
  • Assist in managing the Approved Supplier List (ASL), minimize sole-source suppliers, and create business continuity plans for sole-source suppliers.
  • Formulate sourcing strategies for equipment, maintain relationships with critical suppliers in the region, and collaborate with global counterparts on sourcing activities.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance, manage performance, and develop a team of supply chain support professionals, while implementing and verifying Total Cost of Ownership (TCOO) programs in Capital Procurement.

The Successful Applicant

  • Proficiency in cost estimating methods (e.g., bottoms-up, analogous, three-point, parametric) and strong analytical skills to review data and make cost-related recommendations.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with strong organizational abilities to manage and complete multiple tasks within changing deadlines. Must be a team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proven ability to solve problems independently, manage competing tasks, and hold oneself and others accountable for achieving goals and standards. Experience in developing high-spend strategies, influencing non-direct reports, and driving supplier consolidation and material optimization.
  • Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to work effectively with internal teams, suppliers, and customers. Must demonstrate the ability to lead strategic development and execute supplier development strategies across regions, including China, Korea, Japan, and Thailand, while partnering with upper management and engineering leadership.

What's on Offer

  • Attractive salary package with great perks and benefits.
  • Well-established organisation with great career progression.
  • Opportunity to make an organisational impact with people initiatives
Contact
Victor Dharmaraja
Quote job ref
JN-032025-6684662
Phone number
+60323024108

Job summary

Function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Specialisation
Direct Procurement
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Penang
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Victor Dharmaraja
Consultant contact
+60323024108
Job Reference
JN-032025-6684662

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