Commodity Analyst Electrical

Sheldahl Flexible Technologies, Inc.

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Malaysia, Penang Until 10/3/2026 5+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted August 4, 2026 Last posted August 4, 2026
Job description

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 at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Commodity Analyst Electrical located in Prai or Batu Kawan, Penang.

Responsible for the development, execution and pricing of procurement risk strategies for Flex (focus on Electrical commodities).


What a typical day looks like:

  • Responsible for the development, recommendation, and execution of optimal sourcing strategies for certain items.
  • Develop a technical, statistical and fundamental assessment for each commodity. 
  • Manage cash negotiations and secure advantageous commercial agreements with approved suppliers. 
  • Negotiate terms and conditions for annual and multi-year purchase commitments. 
  • Coordinate selection of transportation modes and carriers which will result in lowering the delivered costs of materials while assuring continuity of quality supply, flexibility to respond to changing requirements and maintenance of vendor relationships for long term benefits. 
  • Cost Management/Reduction/Cost Avoidance. 
  • Manage inventories associated with the strategic commodities to avoid additional expense or shortage to the company. 
  • Evaluation of commodity risk positions reported to multiple levels of the organization. 
  • Develop plans resulting in cost savings, synergies, quality improvements and supply chain efficiencies. 
  • Evaluate hedge effectiveness and calculate cost savings and avoidance. 

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

  • Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent experience.
  • Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience.

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

Required Skills:

Optional Skills:

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About this role

Summary

Develop procurement strategies, negotiate contracts, manage commodities, and optimize costs.

Job title

Commodity Analyst Electrical

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Malaysia, Penang; remote work not specified.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Bachelor’s Degreerelated experienceprocurementnegotiationcost reduction

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

electrical commoditiesprocurementcost managementsupply chain
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Work arrangement unknown City
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