Commodity Analyst

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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Commodity Analyst located in Batu Kawan, Penang.
Responsible for development, execution, and pricing of procurement risk strategies for Flex.

What a typical day looks like:

• Execute commodity sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and organizational priorities.

• Support localization initiatives while enabling global sourcing expansion to enhance supply resilience and competitiveness.

• Mitigate risks related to commodity price fluctuation through market analysis, forecasting, and sourcing strategies.

• Identify, evaluate, and develop existing and new suppliers in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

• Lead procurement contract negotiations, including Commercial Agreements and NDA

• Drive cost reduction initiatives through comprehensive cost analysis, market data evaluation, internal price benchmarking, and effective negotiation.

• Identify supplier-related risks, opportunities, and underperformance, and develop corrective or improvement action plans.

• Strengthen supplier management and sourcing strategies to improve performance, quality, cost, and delivery.

• Support successful sourcing execution for new potential business opportunities and NPI activities.

• Perform general reporting and analysis activities for score carding of suppliers.

• Increase supplier managed inventory / replenishment program, reduced lead-time and electronic data interface penetration

• Identify, implement and drive actions for Purchase Price Variance (PPV) optimization

Main Skill Set

Commodity & Market Knowledge

• Direct materials: metals (steel, aluminum, copper), resins, components, stamping parts, Packaging (Plastic bag, Pallet, Carton)

• Cost drivers: raw material index, energy cost, labor, logistics, currency (MYR/USD is very relevant)

• Market dynamics: supply–demand, geopolitical impact, capacity constraints, regional sourcing differences

Cost & Price Analysis

• Cost analysis

• Tracking purchase price trend vs index

• Variance analysis: Forecast vs Actual vs Prior Quarter

• Currency impact analysis (UPPV& PPV)

• Cost models (material, conversion)

Data Analysis & Forecasting

• Analyze historical spend & price trend

• Assess impact to MM, MCOS, inventory and ITO

Supplier Management

• Supplier cost transparency discussion

• Validating supplier cost-up claims

Strategic Sourcing Support

• Make vs buy considerations

• Localization & risk mitigation

Cross-Functional & Business Skills ( Clear Communication )

You’ll work with:

• Global SCM

• Site SCM / Procurement

• Quote team

• PM

• Finance

System & Digital Skill

• Bann system

• Kinaxis Rapid Response

• Excel + Power Point

Risk & Compliance Mindset

• Supply risk assessment

• Volatility & disruption impact (conflict, logistics, natural disaster)

• Compliance & audit awareness

• Data accuracy & governance

Soft Skills

• Analytical thinking

• Attention to detail

• Business acumen

• Ownership & follow-through

• Ability to challenge assumptions (supplier & internal)

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in related field with a minimum of 5-7 years of experience, preferably in electronics manufacturing (EMS).

• Possess technical knowledge and fundamental assessment in the Electrical and Electronics market.

• Able to analyze quotations, negotiate and communicate effectively with suppliers.

• Able to work independently within a team.

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• Life Insurance

• Medical Benefits

• Allowances and Bonuses

• Paid Time-Off

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Job Category

Global Procurement & Supply Chain

Required Skills:

Optional Skills:

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