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About this Commodity Indirect Manager role at Flex

Flex · Onsite · Malaysia, Penang

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. 

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Job Summary

We’re looking to add a/an Commodity Manager Indirect located in Perai, Penang. To lead sourcing strategy, supplier management, and cost optimization across indirect spend categories


What a typical day looks like:

  • Develop and execute category strategies for indirect spend (e.g., MRO, services, CapEx support)

  • Drive cost savings, demand management, and supplier consolidation initiatives

  • Lead supplier selection, contract negotiation, and performance management (KPIs/QBRs)

  • Partner with operations, engineering, finance, HR, and EHS to support business needs

  • Ensure procurement compliance and governance (e.g., No PO No Service)

  • Monitor market trends and manage supply risks and continuity plans

  • Track and report savings, KPIs, and supplier performance metrics

  • Lead and develop procurement team capability across sites.

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

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field (MBA preferred)

  • 10+ years of procurement/sourcing experience, preferably in indirect categories

  • Experience in multi-site or regional supplier management

  • Strong track record in cost reduction, negotiation, and stakeholder management


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

  • Medical benefits, dental, vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Performance Bonus

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Job Category

Global Procurement & Supply Chain

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Through the collective strength of ~150,000 team members across 30 countries and responsible, sustainable operations, Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career with Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your growth, and build great products for our customers that improve people’s lives. Together, let’s create the extraordinary!

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