Senior Staff Commodity Manager, Direct Materials

Job description

About our group

The Senior Staff Commodity Manager (Direct Materials) leads strategic sourcing and commodity management for electronic components and related assemblies used in hard disk drive products and manufacturing operations. The role develops and executes supply strategies that balance cost, quality, delivery, technology, service, and continuity of supply. This position partners closely with global suppliers and cross-functional teams in engineering, manufacturing, quality, finance, legal, and supply chain.

About the role - you will: Lead global commodity strategies for electronic components and related assemblies. Drive complex sourcing, supplier selection, negotiations, contracts, cost modelling, and allocation strategies. Manage strategic supplier relationships and lead senior-level business reviews. Influence supplier technology, capacity, investment, pricing, and supply decisions. Lead sourcing readiness for new product introductions, technology transitions, component qualifications, and production ramps.

Anticipate market, component lifecycle, capacity, geopolitical, and supplier risks and develop mitigation strategies. Lead alternate-source, business continuity, capacity, inventory, and supply-recovery strategies. Drive cost reduction, value engineering, localization, and supplier innovation initiatives. Resolve complex commercial and supply issues across suppliers, functions, and manufacturing sites. Present commodity strategies, cost performance, supplier risks, and mitigation plans to senior management.

Provide functional guidance and subject-matter expertise to cross-functional teams.

About you

Strategic and commercially strong with sound knowledge of electronic components and supply markets. Strong negotiation, supplier management, and analytical capabilities. Able to influence senior stakeholders across functions, suppliers, and regions. Able to translate complex commercial, technical, and market information into clear recommendations. Effective at managing multiple strategic priorities in a global environment.

Strong written, verbal, and senior-management communication skills.

Your experience includes: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience. Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in commodity management, strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or a related role. Demonstrated experience leading complex commodity strategies and strategic supplier relationships.

Experience in supplier negotiations, cost analysis, contracts, supplier performance management, and supply continuity planning. Experience supporting new product introductions, technology transitions, engineering changes, qualifications, or manufacturing ramps. Experience in hard disk drives, electronics, semiconductors, EMS/PCBA, or advanced manufacturing is preferred. Strong understanding of electronic components, manufacturing processes, component lifecycle management, and supply-market drivers.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with SAP, Oracle, or related sourcing and analytics platforms is preferred.

Location

Location: Shugart, Singapore Travel: None