Sr. Global Commodity Manager - OEM

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 for critical OEM suppliers supporting Brooks' wafer handling and semiconductor manufacturing equipment platforms. This role requires deep familiarity with OEM parts and supplier capabilities related to sensors, gas line fittings, motors, gate valves, actuators, pumps, bearings, bellows, and other engineered components used in semiconductor chip FAB environments. The successful candidate will strengthen Brooks' regional OEM supply base, improve continuity of supply, reduce total cost, support Copy Exact requirements, and build executive-level partnerships with suppliers whose technologies align with Brooks' equipment roadmap and long-term manufacturing growth across Malaysia, China, and Southeast Asia.

Key responsibilities

• Develops and executes Malaysia/Southeast Asia regional commodity strategies for critical OEM suppliers supporting wafer handling and semiconductor manufacturing equipment, including sensors, gas line fittings, motors, gate valves, actuators, pumps, bearings, bellows, and other engineered OEM parts
• Leads strategic negotiations with OEM supplier partners for pricing, commercial terms, contracts, capacity commitments, lifecycle support, and long-term supplier agreements while strengthening executive-level supplier relationships
• Serves as the senior commercial and supply-chain owner for OEM supplier escalations, coordinating Brooks' cross-functional resources to resolve production, quality, delivery, capacity, cost, obsolescence, and technical support challenges
• Reviews technical drawings, specifications, bills of material, and supplier documentation in Agile or similar PLM tools to understand OEM part requirements, qualification status, lifecycle risk, and sourcing constraints
• Owns end-to-end sourcing execution from RFQ through supplier selection, purchase order placement, material delivery, and ongoing supplier performance management
• Engages OEM suppliers across Malaysia, Southeast Asia, China, and other strategic global regions to secure high-quality components, competitive total cost, reliable delivery performance, lifecycle continuity, and scalable support for Brooks' semiconductor equipment manufacturing roadmap
• Recognizes Copy Exact, First Article Inspection, supplier qualification, change control, and configuration management requirements for OEM parts used in semiconductor FAB environments
• Leads initiatives that improve OEM supplier readiness, sourcing effectiveness, cost performance, continuity of supply, component lifecycle management, and business scalability in a fast-paced semiconductor equipment environment
• Serves as a key regional sourcing leader supporting Brooks' Johor facility, OEM supplier readiness, and broader Southeast Asia manufacturing expansion for semiconductor automation platforms
• Regular regional travel within Malaysia, Southeast Asia, and China required; occasional international travel may also be required

About you

• Minimum 5+ years of experience leading strategic sourcing, commodity management, program management, and cross-functional supplier initiatives with OEM component suppliers in a global manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience developing OEM supplier strategies, managing executive-level supplier relationships, and driving measurable sourcing outcomes across cost, quality, delivery, lifecycle continuity, technical support, and supply assurance
• 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 evaluate OEM component suppliers, identify cost drivers, manage 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
• BS or BA Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering or Technical discipline
• Strong preference for direct experience building and managing supplier networks in Malaysia, Southeast Asia, and China, including regional sourcing practices, commercial negotiation dynamics, supply-chain risk management, and local business customs

About us

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