Sr. Global Commodity Manager

About the role

The Sr. Global Commodity Manager is a senior strategic sourcing leader based in Malaysia/Southeast Asia, 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.

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
• 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

About you

• Minimum 5+ years of experience leading strategic sourcing, commodity management, program management, and cross-functional supplier initiatives in a global manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience developing supplier strategies, managing executive-level supplier relationships, and driving measurable sourcing outcomes across cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence internal stakeholders and supplier leadership, communicate complex tradeoffs, and align teams around business-critical sourcing decisions
• Self-directed leader who can prioritize competing business needs, provide clarity in ambiguous situations, and drive timely execution of sourcing initiatives, supplier recovery plans, and strategic programs
• Understands materials order management cycle – RFQ thru Materials Procurement & Delivery
• Proven ability to partner with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to identify cost drivers, mitigate risk, improve supplier performance, and support strategic manufacturing objectives
• Advanced analytical, negotiation, communication, and business acumen skills, with the ability to convert complex supply-chain data into clear recommendations and executive-ready action plans
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills using the English language
• Fluency in English required; proficiency in Chinese, Bahasa Malaysia, or other Southeast Asian languages is a strong plus
• BS or BA Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering or Technical discipline

About us

Brooks Automation is a global automation company supporting mission-critical semiconductor manufacturing, advanced packaging, contamination control, reticle management, interface automation, lab automation, industrial automation, and lifecycle service operations worldwide.