Commodity Manager - Metals

Overview

Our client is a leading semiconductor materials manufacturer seeking a Commodity Manager specializing in metals. This role demands expertise in metal commodities, market insights, and strategic sourcing to manage commodity-related risks effectively. The individual will operate as an independent contributor within the organization.

Key Duties

• Continuously monitor global metal markets, including key metals like copper, aluminum, tin, steel, and nickel.
• Evaluate market trends, commodity indices, supply-demand cycles, and geopolitical influences affecting commodities.
• Forecast prices and deliver market intelligence to procurement teams and other business partners.
• Formulate and implement strategies to optimize costs, mitigate risks, and secure uninterrupted supply of metal commodities.
• Lead initiatives focused on cost reduction, avoidance, and value engineering opportunities.
• Establish and nurture strategic supplier relationships and facilitate key supplier programs.
• Develop procurement frameworks, guidelines, and playbooks to strengthen operational effectiveness.
• Enhance procurement team expertise through training sessions and sharing knowledge about commodity markets and associated risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related disciplines.
• A minimum of 5 years’ procurement experience within manufacturing industries.
• Demonstrated experience managing metal commodities such as copper, aluminum, tin, steel, or nickel.
• Prior experience in semiconductor, automotive, electronics, or similar sectors is highly advantageous.
• Strong grasp of commodity market behavior, index-based pricing mechanisms, and supply chain considerations.
• Knowledgeable in commodity risk management, including hedging strategies and market trend interpretation.
• Excellent analytical abilities coupled with adeptness in stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and communication.

Success Indicators

• Achievement of metal cost savings and avoidance.
• Realization of value through hedging activities.
• Effective management of spend governed by commodity strategies.
• Consistent supply continuity performance.
• Advancement in procurement team capabilities.
• Widespread adoption of commodity management best practices and processes.

Additional Information

This position requires full-time onsite presence in Singapore. Candidates fulfilling the qualifications and responsibilities are encouraged to apply. Note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. The hiring entity operates under Business License Number: 10C5117 and Employment Agency Registration Number: R1544135.