Commodity Manager Indirect

2 weeks ago

Butterworth, Penang, Malaysia Flextronics - The Flex Company Full time
Commodity Manager Indirect

Apply locations: Malaysia, Penang

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted Yesterday

Job requisition id: WD193000

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/an 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 and 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 plans internally and to Flex customers as appropriate.
  • 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 our compliance standards.
  • Recognize the manufacturing process, technologies, techniques, and the product.
  • High level participation in daily procurement activities and effective problem solving on daily issues.
  • Be able to track, document, and communicate SOW changes to Supplier and Stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
  • Drive cost reduction/improvement negotiations considering a Total Cost of Ownership approach.

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

  • BA/BS or equivalent work experience: 5-7+ years experience required.
  • Engineering with Commercial background experience required.
  • Strong Knowledge in manufacturing/Processes preferable for the electronics industry.
  • Manufacturing and Customer-facing experience including management.
  • Strategic Supplier Development.
  • Contract Negotiation experience.
  • Advanced English.
  • Leadership.
  • Problem Solving and Detail-oriented.
  • Ability to interface and communicate with different levels of the organization.
  • Teamwork.
  • Office (Advanced Excel & PPT).
  • Automation background is a plus

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

  • Life Insurance.
  • Medical Benefits.
  • Allowances and Bonuses.
Job Category

Global Procurement & Supply Chain

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

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