Sr. Global Commodity Manager (Semiconductor Manufacturing)

Location: Shanghai, China; hybrid work arrangements may include a mix of in-office and remote work depending on role and business needs.

Company

hirify.global provides automation solutions for semiconductor manufacturing, including precision robotics, integrated automation systems, contamination control, advanced packaging, reticle management, interface automation, lab automation, industrial automation, and lifecycle services.

What you will do

• Develop and execute regional commodity strategies for metals machining, sheet metal fabrication, special coatings, electronic components, cables, and gas distribution components used in the semiconductor industry.
• Lead strategic negotiations covering pricing, commercial terms, contracts, capacity commitments, and long-term supplier agreements while building executive-level supplier relationships.
• Own critical supplier escalations and coordinate Engineering, Quality, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain resources to resolve production, quality, delivery, capacity, and cost challenges.
• Manage end-to-end sourcing execution from RFQ and supplier selection through purchase order placement, material delivery, and ongoing supplier performance management.
• Secure high-quality materials, competitive total cost, reliable delivery, and scalable supplier support for Brooks’ manufacturing roadmap.
• Lead supplier readiness and material transition activities supporting the Johor facility and broader regional manufacturing expansion; occasional international travel is required.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience leading strategic sourcing, commodity management, program management, and cross-functional supplier initiatives in a global manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing supplier strategies, managing executive-level supplier relationships, and delivering measurable improvements in cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity.
• Strong executive presence, business judgment, analytical ability, negotiation skills, communication skills, and the ability to turn supply-chain data into executive-ready recommendations.
• Ability to prioritize competing needs, operate in ambiguity, and drive sourcing initiatives, supplier recovery plans, and strategic programs to completion.
• Understanding of the materials order management cycle from RFQ through materials procurement and delivery, including reading technical drawings and specifications stored in Agile or similar tools.
• Experience partnering with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to identify cost drivers, mitigate risk, improve supplier performance, and support manufacturing objectives.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Fluency in Mandarin Chinese is required.
• Strong background in materials management across commodities including metals machining, sheet metal fabrication, electronic components, cables, and gas distribution components, preferably for the semiconductor industry.
• BS or BA degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a technical discipline.

Nice to have

• Ability to communicate in Cantonese, Hokkien, or Hakka.
• Direct experience building and managing supplier networks in China and Southeast Asia, including regional sourcing practices, commercial negotiation dynamics, supply-chain risk management, and business customs.
• Experience and knowledge of semiconductor equipment manufacturing.
• Project or program management training, PMI or PMP certification.
• Lean Six Sigma training or certification.
• Experience recognizing Copy Exact material requirements in the semiconductor and other industries from First Article Inspection through production.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative and engaging work environment with flexibility where possible.
• Hybrid work arrangements may combine in-office and remote work according to role and business needs.
• Opportunity to influence regional supplier strategies and executive-level sourcing decisions.
• Work supporting mission-critical semiconductor manufacturing and long-term regional manufacturing growth.
• Inclusive, diverse, and equal-opportunity workplace.