IntelliPro Hiring! Full Time Commodity Manager - Semiconductor Equipment in Pulau Pinang - Ricebowl

About the Role

A global semiconductor equipment manufacturer is hiring a Commodity Business Manager to manage sub-contractors and suppliers for machined and electro-mechanical parts. You will keep supply steady, costs competitive and supplier performance high in a fast-paced, high-mix, low-volume environment. You’ll work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning, Quality and Finance.

What You’ll Do

• Manage sub-contractors and contract manufacturers for machined parts, weldments, sheet metal and electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Negotiate and manage supply, pricing and quality agreements.
• Drive supplier on-time delivery and quality through scorecards, reviews and corrective actions (SCAR/8D).
• Turn demand and MRP signals into supplier commitments, and lead material expediting and shortage recovery.
• Own cost management: should-cost modelling, price negotiations, cost-reduction projects and PPV tracking.
• Build a resilient supply base through dual-sourcing and continuity planning.
• Work with Engineering and Quality on DFM, first article inspection and new product introduction.

What You Bring

• Engineering degree (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial or related).
• Around 15 years in strategic sourcing, sub-contract management or commodity management, including at least 3 years in an operations or people management role.
• At least 3 years in the semiconductor equipment supply chain (other capital equipment also considered).
• Experience managing sub-contractors and global suppliers in a high-mix, low-volume environment.
• Hands-on knowledge of precision machining, with the ability to read drawings and GD&T.
• Knowledge of which parts go into the machines you support.
• Contract negotiation experience and a track record of cost reduction.
• ERP experience (SAP preferred, others acceptable) and strong Excel skills.
• A decisive, quick-thinking and adaptable style, comfortable making pricing decisions under pressure.