285 Commodity Manager jobs in Malaysia

Our client is one of the leading companies when it comes to the manufacturing industry. Due to expansion plans, they are currently looking for a Commodity Manager to join their growing company. This role will be based in Penang.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supports business and strategic procurement initiatives concerning mechanical commodity expenditures.
• Analyzes pricing trends, emerging products, and manufacturing methods to enhance the performance of the commodity team across local and regional suppliers.
• Implements commodity management strategies through the application of the PML approach to meet operational requirements at local, regional, and global levels.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent education.
• Minimum 8 years' experience in commodity management.
• Willing to travel.
• Experience within the manufacturing industry.

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JTK Number: JTKSM 995 | Company Registration Number: 201301019088 (1048918-T)

The Global Operations Group brings information systems, facilities, supply chain, logistics, and high-volume manufacturing together to drive the engine of our global business operations. We help Lam deliver industry-leading solutions with speed and efficiency, while actively supporting the resilient and profitable growth of Lam's business.

The Strategic Commodity Manager will work collaboratively with Supply Chain Business Managers and Supplier Engineering & Technology group to strategize, organize and control business/contracts/negotiations for strategic acquisition of materials and services of technical or contractual nature within Global Supply Chain.

This Strategic Commodity Manager will be responsible for analytically formulating supply base strategy, driving supplier contract management, conducting supplier negotiations and executing comprehensive supplier management strategies based on semiconductor technology landscapes and global business environments within our fabrication supply chain commodity.

• Primary focus on supply chain management strategies/maintenance such as consignment, ISA, contracting and project management strategies such as supplier exits, transition ramp up/down plans . Commodity Scope - Cables and Connectors
• Responsible for the business relationship with the supplier and actas an escalation point for both internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Represents strategic commodity management on a cross-functional strategic commodity team that focuses on supply challenges and ensures internal/external customer needs are satisfied. Works cross-functionally with product, manufacturing and quality engineers as well as procurement, finance, and product support.
• Define and monitor metrics in line with AOP (annual operating plan) objectives relative to supplier performance against these expectations to ensure continuous supplier improvement; then drives cross functional teams to address and close gaps to meet objectives.
• Regularly evaluate cost,quality, delivery performance and service level, and the risks associated with the preferred supply base selection. Develop and apply a strategic commodity plan to define a preferred supplier base for fabrication commodities.
• Encourage and coordinate early supplier involvement on new product designs using the suppliers’ expertise to optimize quality, cost, manufacturability and supply chain initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree and/or MBAin Supply Chain, Business Management, Operations, Engineering, or related degree
• Twelve (12) years of commodity management experience .
• 5 years of working experience in the Semiconductor Equipment industry and Cable commodity is a plus.
• Strong experiences innegotiating various types of contractual agreements .
• Demonstrated experience working successfully in a matrix organization.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Experience giving presentations and interaction with director reports, cross-functional teams, and senior leadership
• Proficient on Excel and Power Point, andSAP

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.

About NCR Atleos

NCR Atleos, headquartered in Atlanta, is a leader in expanding financial access. Our dedicated 20,000 employees optimize the branch, improve operational efficiency and maximize self-service availability for financial institutions and retailers across the globe.

POSITION SUMMARY & KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Responsible for vendor selection and management of the Outsourced Service supply base

• Conduct thorough Market Scans to identify and assess potential suppliers in Asia Pacific Region with specific focus for Australia, and New Zealand.

• Lead negotiation with suppliers end-to-end including pricing discussion, managing drafting of SOW/agreement and service SLA’s with suppliers.

• Establish a programme of direct negotiation with targeted suppliers

• Responsible for developing and participating in the writing of the RFI/RFP for all reverse auctions

• Conduct regular reviews with NCR internal stakeholders to understand structure of business and the supplier needs to fulfil the NCR Services objectives.

• Track and report all key supplier metrics required by the Global Commodity Directors including cost savings, number of suppliers, spend analysis, supplier performance, contracts, reverse auctions, DPO, etc.

• Create and drive cost savings initiatives aimed at reducing overall spend with suppliers.

• Support supplier certification and qualification processes (in particular meeting the requirements of Sarbanes Oxley legislation).

• Monitor and drive improvements in supplier performance metrics. Manage supplier and vendor relationships, including driving improvements in supplier performance and helping to resolve issues regarding service quality, delivery performance and cost.

• Handle local issues pragmatically and escalate as necessary

• Develops preferred supplier partnerships and negotiates services contracts that provide quality service and highly competitive rates. Managing drafting of agreement negotiations with suppliers

• Measures supplier performance and implements continuous improvement processes

• Lead collaborative multi-site, cross-functional commodity teams to analyze spend, develop actionable spend management strategies, implement spend management strategies and proactively manage supply base

• Develop and implement spend management strategies including supplier assessments and rationalization, negotiation for best total cost of ownership, make vs. buy analyses, vendor managed inventories, inventory reduction programs, cycle time improvements, security of supply, supplier diversity, continuous improvement, EDI, and procurement/engineering collaboration

• Implement a rigorous and disciplined process for managing the supply base including leading periodic business reviews, monitoring and managing supplier performance (quality, cost, delivery, technology, service, and leadership), managing supplier relationships, performing root cause analysis and resolution, developing and monitoring supplier improvement plans, and collaborating with engineering to align technology roadmaps

• Implement Corporate & Divisional initiatives to meet desired business goals/objectives. Maintains and improves operational quality, cost control and distribution efficiency

• Monitor and drive improvements in supplier performance metrics. Manage supplier and vendor relationships, including driving improvements in supplier performance and helping to resolve issues regarding service quality, delivery performance and cost

• Participates in regional strategic planning efforts and cross-functional leadership teams; Manages regional relationships.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline

• 5+ years related experience including people management experience.

• Must have proficiency in English. Any other South East Asian regional language will be added bonus.

• Strong forecasting, negotiations, and contract management skills, including a working understanding of contractual terms and conditions and risk mitigation

• Working knowledge of lean six-sigma methodologies

• Understanding of the legalities of ethical purchasing behaviors and the ability to work with Legal on assuring those aspects

• Ability to indirectly influence and lead cross-organizational and/or cross-functional teams, including a demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally (e.g., engineering teams) at all organizational levels and/or with outside professionals.

• Effective time/resource management and project management skills/capabilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Project and PowerPoint

• Excellent communications, presentation, analytical, problem-solving/troubleshooting, and conflict resolution skills

Work Environment:

Ability to travel (domestic and international) to support projects (as required); with occasional extended hours during peak work times.

Offers of employment are conditional upon passage of screening criteria applicable to the job.

EEO Statement

NCR Atleos is an equal-opportunity employer. It is NCR Atleos policy to hire, train, promote, and pay associates based on their job-related qualifications, ability, and performance, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other factor protected by law.

Statement to Third Party Agencies

To ALL recruitment agencies: NCR Atleos only accepts resumes from agencies on the NCR Atleos preferred supplier list. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, NCR Atleos employees, or any NCR Atleos facility. NCR Atleos is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.

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Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion and cultivate a workplace culture of belonging that views uniqueness as a competitive edge and builds a community that enables our people to push the limits of innovation to make great products that create value and improve people's lives. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary:

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Commodity Manager Indirect located in Perai, Penang.

Reporting to the Global Commodity Management Director, In this role you will be responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and management of regional strategies and sourcing activities to provide Flex segments and business groups with optimal supply assurance, pricing, flexibility, quality, and delivery performance. Working closely with the Global Automation team / Local Management, the Commodity Manager Indirect – Automation will communicate and implement strategies, contracts, and pricing to the Americas region with an overall focus on maintaining good supplier relationships and costs to a minimum to achieve maximum advantage for the company and its customers.

What a typical day looks like:

• Establish and manage long term strategic relationships with core suppliers, drive engagement with Flex sites and business units.
• Guide the commercial selection, development and management of Core and Strategic Suppliers to meet Automation Integrations and Components costs and performance goals.
• Design and deploy programs for supplier selection, supplier performance management and supply base optimization.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders, communicating regularly with other departments to ensure smooth operations as well to ensure timely manufacturing ramp on new programs.
• Drive cost reduction/improvement negotiations considering a Total Cost of Ownership approach.
• Drive our commercial Flex automation strategy with procurement, engineering, segment and operational teams across the board. Including the setup of the Indirect Procurement Automation team.
• Establish and manage executive long-term strategic relationships with core suppliers.
• Ensure the optimal commercial selection, development and management of Core and Strategic Suppliers to meet Automation Integrations and Components costs and performance goals.
• Negotiate with key vendors to achieve best Total Cost of Ownership benefit for Flex.
• Design and deploy programs for supplier selection, supplier performance management and supply base optimization.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, communicating regularly with other departments to ensure smooth operations as well to ensure timely manufacturing ramp on new programs.
• Monitor current commodity market conditions, technology roadmaps and identify supply/demand challenges. Develop, implement, and communicate strategical and tactical commodity as appropriate.
• Source for innovation within the market and bring those ideas to Flex.
• Provide access to leading technology, product roadmaps, technology strategies and industry trends.
• Provide point of escalation for Commodity issues as appropriate.
• Participate in the review of supplier contracts, outlining requirements and considerations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and material control systems to optimize supply chain operations, adhering to Flex highest compliance standards.
• Ensure the team responds proactively and accurately to the fast pace of business.
• High level participation in critical procurement activities and effective problem solving.
  
  

• Business Automation/ Business Systems or equivalent work experience
• Engineering with Commercial background experience is required.
• Strong knowledge in manufacturing/Processes preferrable for the electronics industry
• Manufacturing and Customer-facing experience including management
• Strategic Supplier Development
• Contract Negotiation experience
• Advanced English
• Leadership background
• Problem Solving and Detail-oriented
• Ability to interface and communicate with different levels of the organization
• Teamwork
• Office (Advanced Excel & PPT)
• Automation background
  
  

• Life Insurance
• Medical Benefits
• Allowances and Bonuses
• Paid Time-Off
  
  

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• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Supply Chain
• Industries Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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Job Summary:

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Commodity Manager Indirect located in Perai, Penang.

Reporting to the Global Commodity Management Director, In this role you will be responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and management of regional strategies and sourcing activities to provide Flex segments and business groups with optimal supply assurance, pricing, flexibility, quality, and delivery performance. Working closely with the Global Automation team / Local Management, the Commodity Manager Indirect – Automation will communicate and implement strategies, contracts, and pricing to the Americas region with an overall focus on maintaining good supplier relationships and costs to a minimum to achieve maximum advantage for the company and its customers.

What a typical day looks like:

• Establish and manage long term strategic relationships with core suppliers, drive engagement with Flex sites and business units.
• Guide the commercial selection, development and management of Core and Strategic Suppliers to meet Automation Integrations and Components costs and performance goals.
• Design and deploy programs for supplier selection, supplier performance management and supply base optimization.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders, communicating regularly with other departments to ensure smooth operations as well to ensure timely manufacturing ramp on new programs.
• Drive cost reduction/improvement negotiations considering a Total Cost of Ownership approach.
• Drive our commercial Flex automation strategy with procurement, engineering, segment and operational teams across the board. Including the setup of the Indirect Procurement Automation team.
• Establish and manage executive long-term strategic relationships with core suppliers.
• Ensure the optimal commercial selection, development and management of Core and Strategic Suppliers to meet Automation Integrations and Components costs and performance goals.
• Negotiate with key vendors to achieve best Total Cost of Ownership benefit for Flex.
• Design and deploy programs for supplier selection, supplier performance management and supply base optimization.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, communicating regularly with other departments to ensure smooth operations as well to ensure timely manufacturing ramp on new programs.
• Monitor current commodity market conditions, technology roadmaps and identify supply/demand challenges. Develop, implement, and communicate strategical and tactical commodity as appropriate.
• Source for innovation within the market and bring those ideas to Flex.
• Provide access to leading technology, product roadmaps, technology strategies and industry trends.
• Provide point of escalation for Commodity issues as appropriate.
• Participate in the review of supplier contracts, outlining requirements and considerations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and material control systems to optimize supply chain operations, adhering to Flex highest compliance standards.
• Ensure the team responds proactively and accurately to the fast pace of business.
• High level participation in critical procurement activities and effective problem solving.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Business Automation/ Business Systems or equivalent work experience
• Engineering with Commercial background experience is required.
• Strong knowledge in manufacturing/Processes preferrable for the electronics industry
• Manufacturing and Customer-facing experience including management
• Strategic Supplier Development
• Contract Negotiation experience
• Advanced English
• Leadership background
• Problem Solving and Detail-oriented
• Ability to interface and communicate with different levels of the organization
• Teamwork
• Office (Advanced Excel & PPT)
• Automation background

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• Life Insurance
• Medical Benefits
• Allowances and Bonuses
• Paid Time-Off

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Our NI Emerson Procurement team is growing and we’re looking for a Global Commodity Manager based in Penang, Malaysia to support our portfolio of custom mechanical commodities. This person will have a passion for collaboration, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to finding cost-saving solutions. The ideal candidate will have a background in sourcing, procurement, and supply chain and will be responsible for driving supplier performance, reducing total cost of ownership, and optimizing our supply chain process

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Creating and implementing a global strategy and collaboration model for custom mechanical commodities.
• Building relationships on a global, regional, and local scale to become a trusted advisor with collaborators in order to ensure goals are aligned and achieved.
• Identifying areas of opportunity and completing activities to fulfil cost, process, efficiency, and sustainability goals.
• Leading procurement negotiations, source-to-contract and supplier management activities which generate best-in-class outcomes.
• Monitor market trends and assess potential risks and opportunities.
• Building excellent supplier relationships whereby procurement is seen as a key decision-maker.
• Continuing to stay updated on industry, market, and business standard methodologies and new technologies.
• Evangelizing the NI culture, guiding principles & core values.
  

Who You Are:
The person who drives supplier performance, reducing total cost of ownership, and optimizing our supply chain process.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years’ experience in a strategic Procurement role within a multinational organization; prior experience in managing the specialized commodities would be highly advantageous.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Demonstrated expertise in managing complex projects with change management sensibilities.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with good global cultural awareness.
• Ability to influence, build relationships, and promote solutions without direct authority.
• Proven supplier performance management skills.
• Proven expertise in negotiating complex contracts in dynamic supply environments.
• Demonstrated proficiency in financial analysis and decision-making skills.

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave

• Influence and assist with the recruitment, interview and hire of Commodity Managers
• Communicate criteria to recruiters.
  
  

• Identify individual and team strengths and development needs on an ongoing basis.
• Create and/or validate training curriculum in area of responsibility.
• Coach and mentor Commodity Managers to deliver excellence to every internal and external customer.
• Assist with the creation and management of succession plans for assigned areas of Commodity Management.
  
  

• Establish clear measurable goals and objectives by which to determine individual and team results (i.e. operational metrics, results against project timelines, training documentation, knowledge of operational roles and responsibilities, personal development goals).
• Solicit ongoing feedback from Business Unit Management, Commodity Management, Materials Management, peers and team members on team member’s contribution to the team. Provide ongoing coaching and counseling to team members based on feedback.
• Express pride in the team and encourage them to feel good about their accomplishments.
• Influence and assist in performing team member evaluations professionally and on time.
• Drive individuals and the team to continuously improve in key operational metrics and the achievement of the organizational goals.
• Coordinate activities of teams and keep them focused in times of crises.
• Influence and assist with ensuring recognition and rewards are managed fairly and consistently in area of responsibility.
  
  

• Provide weekly communication forum for the exchange of ideas and information with the team.
• Organize verbal and written ideas clearly and use an appropriate business style.
• Ask questions; encourage input from staff.
• Assess communication style of individual team members and adapt own communication style accordingly.
  
  

• Know and understand the Corporations strategic direction.
• Define, develop and implement a strategy, which contributes to the Corporate strategic direction.
• Develop an understanding of each Workcell business strategy as it pertains to Supply Chain Management and Commodity Management.
• Provide regular updates to BUM, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management and Operations Management on execution of the strategy.
• Develop a Business plan for assigned commodities.
  
  

• Identify creative ways to reduce cost by streamlining processes and systems (i.e. modification of responsibilities or consolidation of tasks, elimination of non-value-added processes or complete re-engineering of processes and systems).
• Define, develop and make effective use of cost analysis tools.
• Provide feedback to peers on cost and cost trends.
  
  

• Prepare timely forecasts for the function.
• Compare forward forecast results to historical actual results for trend assessment and analysis.
  
  

• Demonstrate expertise in assigned commodities and fully competent in all aspects of supply chain Management including commodities not directly assigned.
• Develop a Global Commodity infrastructure that supports Jabil’s business and growth plans.
• Develop, monitor and implement Global Commodity Strategies
• Develop the supply base to exceed the goals and objectives of Jabil and the supply chain management team
• Market Jabil’s Supply Chain Management expertise both internally and externally
• Define, Develop and implement supply chain models to meet Jabil’s business needs.
• Analyze market conditions and implement supply chain strategies to assure supply and price competitiveness
• Be a leader in ensuring that Jabil maximizes our purchase leverage for the best total cost of ownership
• Influence Jabil’s current and potential new customers
• Develop effective relationships with Business Unit Management to ensure that Supply Chain Management is fully involved with new business opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement through trend reporting analysis and metrics management.
• Assure that procedures and work instructions are efficient and not redundant.
• Offer new, innovative and entrepreneurial ideas and suggestions for improvement. Identify and implement new practices and processes that are “best in field.”
• Demonstrate a commitment to customer service; anticipate, meet, and exceed expectations by solving problems quickly and effectively; making customer issues a priority.
• Periodically “get down in the trenches” to rehabilitate troubled plants. Foster a “back to basics” mentality during these times. Lead by example; “Walk the talk.”
• Establish new measurement systems if/where appropriate.
• Ensure the efficient and timely exchange of knowledge and information within the Jabil Corporation to ensure best practices are shared throughout the Jabil organization.
• Ensure 100% adherence to all company policies and procedures (i.e. Health and Safety, Quality).
• Ensure all sensitive and confidential information is handled appropriately.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  
  

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret and communicate regarding common scientific and/or technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Strong knowledge of global and regional logistics operations and industry.
• Strong proficiency in determining logistics requirements to enable company’s business goals and objectives with ability to devise and implement strategy to achieve targets.
• Strong financial and analytical ability. Proficiency in managing business analytics to determine optimum company footprint.
• Strong knowledge of international direct and indirect taxes as well as global customs regimes.
• Proven track record of successful change management accomplishments, implementing and management continuous productivity and cost reduction programs.
• Strong and convincing communication skills.
• Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and e-mail skills required.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline.
• Five years related experience in electronics or mechanical manufacturing, supplier management, negotiation, cost reduction activities and materials planning.
• Domestic and international travel is required.
• Or a combination of education, experience and/or training.
  
  

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Job Description

Our NI Emerson Procurement team is growing and we’re looking for a Global Commodity Manager based in Penang, Malaysia to support our portfolio of interconnects commodity which includes connectors and custom mechanical parts (cable assemblies). This person will have a passion for collaboration, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to finding cost-saving solutions. The ideal candidate will have a background in sourcing, procurement, and supply chain and will be responsible for driving supplier performance, reducing total cost of ownership, and optimizing our supply chain process

Job Description

Our NI Emerson Procurement team is growing and we’re looking for a Global Commodity Manager based in Penang, Malaysia to support our portfolio of interconnects commodity which includes connectors and custom mechanical parts (cable assemblies). This person will have a passion for collaboration, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to finding cost-saving solutions. The ideal candidate will have a background in sourcing, procurement, and supply chain and will be responsible for driving supplier performance, reducing total cost of ownership, and optimizing our supply chain process

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Creating and implementing a global strategy and collaboration model for interconnects which includes connectors and custom mechanical parts (cable assemblies).
• Building relationships on a global, regional, and local scale to become a trusted advisor with collaborators in order to ensure goals are aligned and achieved.
• Identifying areas of opportunity and completing activities to fulfil cost, process, efficiency, and sustainability goals.
• Leading procurement negotiations, source-to-contract and supplier management activities which generate best-in-class outcomes.
• Monitor market trends and assess potential risks and opportunities.
• Building excellent supplier relationships whereby procurement is seen as a key decision-maker.
• Continuing to stay updated on industry, market, and business standard methodologies and new technologies.
• Evangelizing the NI culture, guiding principles & core values.
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years’ experience in a strategic Procurement role within a multinational organization; prior experience in managing the specialized commodities would be highly advantageous.
  
  

• Demonstrated expertise in managing complex projects with change management sensibilities.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with good global cultural awareness.
• Ability to influence, build relationships, and promote solutions without direct authority.
• Proven supplier performance management skills.
• Proven expertise in negotiating complex contracts in dynamic supply environments.
• Demonstrated proficiency in financial analysis and decision-making skills.
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industries Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Degree or equivalent in Business, Engineering, Materials, Supply Chain, with preference in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 to 15 years of proven experience in Commodity Sourcing from a manufacturing industry or any related industry.
• Strong and detailed market knowledge in commodity industry gained through the following: experience in engineering, operations and/or marketing, or first-hand procurement negotiation knowledge
• Strong analytical, presentation, communication and leadership skills required
• Demonstrated leadership skills, strong team orientation, and proven ability to communicate effectively to all levels of management required
• Open to regional and international travel 15% to 20%, within Asia and the US
• Open to work in flexible working hours to attend night calls with key partners and team members
  

Who You Are:

You formulate a clear strategy and map the aggressive steps that will clearly accelerate the organization toward its strategic goals. You persist in the face of challenges and setbacks. You adjust communication content and style to meet the needs of diverse partners. You take a proactive approach to shape and influence partner expectations. You analyze multiple and diverse sources of information to define problems accurately before moving to solutions.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Degree or equivalent in Business, Engineering, Materials, Supply Chain, with preference in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 to 15 years of proven experience in Commodity Sourcing from a manufacturing industry or any related industry.
• Strong and detailed market knowledge in commodity industry gained through the following: experience in engineering, operations and/or marketing, or first-hand procurement negotiation knowledge
• Strong analytical, presentation, communication and leadership skills required
• Demonstrated leadership skills, strong team orientation, and proven ability to communicate effectively to all levels of management required
• Open to regional and international travel 15% to 20%, within Asia and the US
• Open to work in flexible working hours to attend night calls with key partners and team members

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• MBA or any equivalent preferred
• Proficient in English as will be working with suppliers and teams globally
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
  

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.