Senior Global Commodity Manager – Mechanical at Azenta in Johor

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Brooks is a leading provider of automation solutions with over 40 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, offering precision robotics, integrated automation systems, and contamination control solutions that empower chip manufacturers worldwide. Our product portfolio includes a range of automation solutions, including robots, vacuum systems, and atmospheric robots for semiconductor manufacturing ( www.brooks.com ). Are you looking for a place where you can be part of a transformation? Join us at Brooks Automation and be a part of a dynamic organization that is shaping the future of technology. Senior Global Commodity Manager – Mechanical Job Description About the Role : The Senior Global Commodity Manager - Mechanical is a senior trategic sourcing leader based in Malaysia, responsible for developing and executing regional commodity strategies that strengthen Brooks’ supply base, improve continuity of supply, reduce total cost, and support long-term manufacturing growth across Malaysia, China, and the broader Southeast Asia region. This role requires advanced Supply Chain expertise, strong business judgment, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams through complex supplier, cost, quality, and delivery challenges. The successful candidate will build executive-level partnerships with targeted regional suppliers, align supplier capabilities with Brooks’ technology roadmap, and help ensure Brooks delivers high-quality, innovative automation solutions that solve high-value problems for our global customers. In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape regional supplier strategies, influence executive-level sourcing decisions, and help build a resilient supply base that supports Brooks’ technology roadmap and long-term manufacturing growth across Malaysia, China, and Southeast Asia Work Location: Onsite - Pasir Gudang, Johor Bahr u. Key Responsibilities: Develops and executes Malaysia/Southeast Asia regional commodity strategies across key material categories, including metals machining, sheet metal fabrication, special coatings, electronic components, cables, and gas distribution components used in the SEMI industry Leads strategic negotiations for pricing, commercial terms, contracts, capacity commitments, and long-term supplier agreements while strengthening executive-level supplier relationships Serves as the senior commercial and supply-chain owner for critical supplier escalations, coordinating Brooks’ cross-functional resources to resolve production, quality, delivery, capacity, and cost challenges Familiar with reading technical drawings and specifications stored in Agile or other similar tools Program Management experience and/or PMI certification preferred Lean Six Sigma training and/or certification preferred Owns end-to-end sourcing execution from RFQ through supplier selection, purchase order placement, material delivery, and ongoing supplier performance management Engages suppliers across Malaysia, Southeast Asia, China, and other strategic global regions to secure high-quality materials, competitive total cost, reliable delivery performance, and scalable support for Brooks’ manufacturing roadmap Recognizes Copy Exact material requirements in SEMI and other industries -- from First Article Inspection thru Production Leads initiatives that improve sourcing effectiveness, supplier readiness, cost performance, continuity of supply, and business scalability in a fast-paced environment Serves as a key regional sourcing leader supporting Brooks’ Johor facility, Malaysia-based supplier readiness, and broader Southeast Asia manufacturing expansion Regular regional travel within Malaysia, Southeast Asia, and China required; occasional international travel may be required Any other duties as assigned. Required Skills & Competencies: Minimum 5+ years of experience leading strategic sourcing, commodity management, program management, and cross-functional supplier initiatives in a global manufacturing environ