Strategic Commodity Manager

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Our client is seeking a strategic but hands-on supply chain leader who blends engineering knowledge with global sourcing and supplier management expertise , particularly in Asia/China commodities . The ideal candidate can balance cost savings with quality, supplier performance, and innovation . This is a specialized, senior individual contributor role focused on commodity management in mechatronics, electronics, or vision modules .
Key Responsibilities

  • Lead commodity management for a specialized technology area (Mechatronics, Electronics, or Vision) globally.
  • Develop and maintain a deep supplier network in Asia/China; evaluate suppliers using QLTC methodology (Quality, Logistics, Technology, Cost).
  • Draft, negotiate, and manage supplier contracts independently, ensuring alignment with company strategy.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Operations, Product, and Quality teams to ensure supplier capability aligns with product requirements.
  • Conduct Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis, develop business cases, and propose strategic sourcing decisions to senior management.
  • Monitor and improve supplier performance via KPIs, scorecards, and corrective action plans.
  • Maintain up-to-date supply market intelligence and recommend improvements for cost, quality, and delivery.
  • Utilize SAP/R3 for supplier, contract, and procurement data management; extract insights for analysis and decision-making.
  • Support sourcing strategy execution with analysis, statistics, and monitoring of defined KPIs.
  • Occasionally travel to supplier locations in China, Malaysia, or Europe as required.
Required Qualifications & Experience
  • Education: Engineering or Commercial degree.
  • Experience:
    • 5–10 years in semiconductors, electronics, precision engineering, or mechatronics industries.
    • Proven experience in global sourcing, supplier qualification, auditing, and development, particularly in Asia/China.
    • Track record in contract negotiation and supplier management.
    • Technical Knowledge:
      • Understanding of module manufacturing processes, key components, and production/quality methods.
      • Ability to see the bigger technical picture for procurement decisions; hands-on technical expertise not mandatory.
      • Tools & Methodologies:
        • SAP/R3 experience.
        • Advanced Excel skills for analysis and reporting.
        • Experience with QLTC supplier evaluation methodology.
        Key Competencies & Skills
        • Good analytical and systematic thinking; able to make decisions in a networked, cross-functional environment.
        • Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
        • High independence and ability to accomplish tasks proactively.
        • Excellent project management capabilities; ability to manage multiple initiatives.
        • Flexible and positive attitude toward "moving targets" and changing priorities.
        Seniority level
        • Seniority level Mid-Senior level
        Employment type
        • Employment type Full-time
        Job function
        • Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain
        • Industries Staffing and Recruiting

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