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Commodity Management Specialist

Job title: Commodity Management Specialist
Location: Pulau Pinang
Specialisation: Logistics and Supply Chain
Salary: MYR 108,000 - 144,000 (Annual)
Reference: PR/161173
Job published: October 01, 2026 16:25
Work Arrangement: Onsite

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.

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.

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.