Senior Commodity Specialist

The Commodity Specialist will be responsible for sourcing excellence and cost reduction opportunities with a strategic mindset and approach. They will have high visibility and growth potential In-Direct Procurement role working on global commodities with key stakeholders including those at the highest levels in the company.

General Responsibilities
• Leads the collaboration with functional areas to populate sourcing events, making decisions on sourcing event structure, supplier pool, selection criteria and event outcome criteria
• Advises on the activities as required cross-functionally, including Planning, Engineering, Quality, Programs, Finance, Legal and Manufacturing
• Leads the continuous development of the Procurement function towards the best practices
• Leads collaborations to promote the lowest total cost of ownership sourcing solutions/value proposition for assigned commodities
• Advises on the delivering of corporate aligned procurement objectives supporting total company strategic vision
• Advises on implementing communication strategies to ensure accurate and timely flow of information to upper management, business partners, and suppliers
• Leads supplier risk assessments, risk management and disaster recovery planning

Experience / Qualifications
• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for electronic components to support business objectives, cost savings, and supply continuity across Asia.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships, including supplier selection, contract negotiation, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct market analysis to monitor industry trends, pricing, lead times, and supply risks, providing recommendations to support sourcing decisions.
• Lead cost reduction and value engineering projects while managing annual spend and ensuring competitive commercial agreements.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to support new product introductions (NPI), supplier qualifications, and operational requirements.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks by developing contingency plans, expanding supplier capacity, and improving supply chain resilience.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• >8 years of experience in Commodity Management, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Supply Chain within the electronics or manufacturing industry.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in electronic components, EMS, automotive electronics, or PCB manufacturing is an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (e.g., SAP or Oracle).

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• Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication

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