Full Time Strategic Sourcing Manager - Semiconductor Jobs, in Brady Corporation Pulau Pinang - Maukerja

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The Commodity Manager – Semiconductors is responsible for developing and executing global semiconductor sourcing strategies supporting IPS electronic product portfolio.

This role will drive supply continuity, allocation management, supplier relationship management, cost reduction, supplier performance, risk mitigation, working capital improvement, and technology roadmap alignment in support of Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Strategic Plan, business growth, and New Product Introductions (NPI).

The individual will develop strong knowledge of semiconductor market dynamics including cost drivers, wafer capacity, global lead times, geopolitical risks, EOL/LTB exposure, supplier roadmaps, and overall supply chain trends to support sourcing decisions and business continuity strategies.

The role requires close collaboration with Engineering, Operations, Commercial, Manufacturing, Finance, Quality, and Global Supply Chain teams in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Commodity & Supplier Management
• Manage semiconductor commodities of $50 to $100M spend including Memory, Processors, MCUs, Power
• Management ICs, Discrete Components, and others.
• Develop and execute commodity strategies aligned with short-, mid-, and long-term business objectives.
• Manage strategic relationships with semiconductor OEMs and distributors.
• Understand and lead supplier selection/transitions and identify/develop/grow preferred supply base to support Commodity Strategy.
• Lead supplier selection, RFQ/RFI processes, negotiations, contracting, and supplier onboarding activities.

Supply Continuity & Risk Management

• Develop supply assurance strategies for critical semiconductor parts.
• Lead allocation escalations and critical shortage management with suppliers.
• Monitor semiconductor market trends, lead times, wafer capacity, and supply chain risks.
• Track risks related to allocation, EOL/LTB, geopolitical issues, export compliance, and supplier capacity constraints.
• Proactively raise risk alerts and provide risk mitigation solutions to the site sourcing and operations teams.

Strategic Planning & Market Intelligence

• Drive and execute Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Strategic Plans with supporting sourcing strategies.
• Manage spend analysis, benchmarking, cost analysis, market intelligence, and technology trend analysis.
• Drive early supplier engagement and supplier roadmap alignment for NPI optimization.

Cost Optimization & Working Capital Management

• Support BOM cost optimization through supplier negotiations, alternate sourcing, VE/CE ideas, and introduction of cost-effective technologies with strong supply continuity.
• Improve working capital through payment term extensions, VMI, inventory optimization, and lead time reduction initiatives.

Supplier Performance Management

• Drive supplier accountability for OTTR, PPM, responsiveness, capacity support, and cost competitiveness.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Sales & Marketing, Finance, Quality, and Program Management teams.

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Fluent in English
• 5+ years of experience in Sourcing, Commodity Management, Procurement and Supply Chain
• Knowledge in Semiconductor
• Strong negotiation skills
• Experience driving cross-functional initiate globally
• Experience in managing supply base with ~$50M-100M annual spend
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point
• Outstanding data analytics skills

WE VALUE

• Working and/or Leading in Site Team Environments
• Project Management and/or Contract Management Experience
• Professional Certifications in Project/Supply Chain/ Procurement/Contract Management
• Experience in Supply Management/Sourcing/Procurement/Business
• Demonstrated Business and financial acumen
• Experience with SAP or site relevant ERP systems, E Sourcing Platforms, Request for Quotation Tools, Project Management Tools
• Experience with Six Sigma and Lean Tools

Why work at Brady:

A career at Brady means working for a global company that has thrived for over 100 years, and whose innovative spirit drives our future growth.

Brady offers competitive pay and great benefits, supported by a culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. We strive to foster an inclusive workplace where diverse talent can learn, grow, and succeed. And with deeply rooted values, no matter where you work at Brady, you’ll feel connected to the community through our charitable contributions and opportunities to give back.

Our headquarters are in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but we have more than 70 locations globally, giving our employees the opportunity to work with colleagues around the world.