Global Commodity Manager

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To complement our team, we are looking for a customer‑ and team‑oriented individual for our division Plasma Control Technologies at the Penang site as a Global Commodity Manager .

For over 75 years, we have been following our curiosity, which drives us and has made Comet a leading Swiss technology company worldwide. Curiosity and the spirit of research have allowed us to remain innovative, contributing to safer, more efficient, and more sustainable production, mobility, and communication.

We develop and produce high‑tech components and systems based on X‑ray and radio‑frequency technology. In the Plasma Control Technologies division we manufacture specialized components required for precise control of plasma processes, used in the production of memory chips or touch screens for sensors, smartphones, or tablets.

What You Will Do

• Lead and manage global Electronic / PCBA / Motor commodity strategies, including development, execution, and sourcing decisions, while maintaining in‑depth knowledge of the industry, analyzing market trends, identifying potential risks, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to assess current and future sourcing requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong business relationships with vendors, evaluate and recommend new suppliers, drive early supplier engagement in the NPI process, and foster long‑term partnerships and commercial agreements, including periodic supplier site visits.
• Support EMS supplier initiatives such as cost reductions, VMI, lead‑time improvements, and favourable payment terms, ensuring alignment in supplier manufacturing, inventory, capacity, and technology, while optimizing material costs using the TCO concept. Proactively secure EOL / shortage item stock and drive alternative qualification efforts to mitigate line‑down risk and strengthen EOL management.
• Serve as the senior point of contact for global best‑practice deployment under One Comet by developing and implementing electronic supplier strategies, resolving supplier or commodity‑related issues, supporting customer escalations, and collaborating with EMS SCM, Engineering, and Quality teams to execute part‑level project plans in a dynamic matrix environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

Why join us?

We are curious about you and look forward to receiving your complete online application. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

For this vacancy, we only consider direct applications. Submissions from recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Comet Technologies Malaysia Sdn Bhd

PMT 761 Persiaran Cassia Selatan 3

Taman Perindustrian Batu Kawan

14110 Bandar Cassia

Penang, Malaysia

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