PR/161173 | Commodity Management Specialist

We are seeking a results-driven Commodity Management Specialist to join our client's procurement and supply chain organisation in Penang. You will own end-to-end commodity management — from strategic sourcing and supplier negotiation to AVL management, cost optimisation and NPI support — ensuring the right materials are secured at the right cost from the right suppliers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement PCB sourcing strategies for cost, quality, capacity, and supply continuity.

• Manage global PCB suppliers, including selection, audits, performance, and risk.

• Lead RFQs, cost analysis, negotiations, and cost-reduction activities.

• Resolve supplier issues related to quality, delivery, lead time, and capacity.

• Support engineering and operations on DFM, NPI, material selection, and production transitions.

• Maintain supplier scorecards, cost models, sourcing data, and improvement plans.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.

• At least 5 years of PCB sourcing or procurement experience in manufacturing.

• Experience managing PCB suppliers, preferably in Taiwan or China.

• Good knowledge of PCB technologies, manufacturing processes, materials, and cost drivers.

• Ability to read PCB technical documents such as Gerber files, drawings, and stack-ups.

• Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.