Global Commodity Manager - China

Role overview

This is a senior, globally impactful position with a technology and supply chain solutions company. The role focuses on the worldwide sourcing strategy for critical A-commodities, especially Integrated Circuits (ICs) and PCBA board-level components, while supporting strategic customer discussions across global markets.

In this position, you will bridge Sales and Sourcing, acting as a trusted specialist for senior leaders, customers, and suppliers. The work combines commercial leadership, supplier relationship management, market analysis, and cross-regional coordination.

What you will do

• Set and drive the global sourcing approach for ICs and PCBA/BLC categories.
• Develop executive-level supplier partnerships that protect supply continuity and improve pricing outcomes.
• Represent the business in important customer meetings, supplier negotiations, and international industry events.
• Track market movements, pricing trends, and supply risk to support commercial decisions.
• Work closely with Sales to identify opportunities, improve margins, and help close deals.

Key responsibility areas

Strategic supplier and customer engagement

• Establish long-term relationships with major global suppliers.
• Travel regularly for supplier and customer visits across regions.
• Support high-priority customer conversations with senior leadership.
• Negotiate terms that strengthen pricing, supply access, and service support.

Market intelligence and sourcing strategy

• Create and roll out sourcing plans that reflect technology shifts and supply chain changes.
• Monitor worldwide pricing, component availability, geopolitical exposure, and broader market developments.
• Prepare quarterly updates and strategic insights for executive stakeholders.
• Serve as the global expert for the assigned commodity group.

Commercial support and sales enablement

• Collaborate with Sales and Sourcing teams to uncover revenue opportunities.
• Review customer demand, BOMs, and market information to drive proactive selling.
• Assist with pricing strategy and margin improvement efforts.

Reporting and analytics

• Prepare recurring market reports, pricing summaries, and commodity reviews.
• Present findings to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to executive dashboards and forecasting outputs.

Operational guidance and enablement

• Share best practices for sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management.
• Help design and deliver training for global Sales and Sourcing teams.
• Ensure work practices follow procurement, quality, and ethical standards worldwide.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in the electronic components sector.
• Strong knowledge of ICs and PCBA / board-level components.
• Established relationships with global suppliers such as manufacturers, franchise distributors, or equivalent partners.
• Solid understanding of commodity markets, price drivers, and supply chain risk.
• Strong commercial awareness, analytical ability, and communication skills.
• Comfortable influencing senior stakeholders across different regions and functions.
• Fluent in both Mandarin and English.
• Based in Singapore, or open to China or Taiwan for the right candidate.

Why this role stands out

• High-visibility strategic position with meaningful influence.
• Close interaction with senior leadership, customers, and suppliers.
• Chance to shape global sourcing and commercial strategy.
• International exposure with travel and presence at major industry events.