Job Description

:Our NI Procurement team is growing and we\'re looking for a Global Commodity Manager based in Penang, Malaysia to support our portfolio of passive electronic components. This person will have a passion for collaboration, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to finding cost-saving solutions. The ideal candidate will have a background in sourcing, procurement, and supply chain and will be responsible for driving supplier performance, reducing total cost of ownership, and optimizing our supply chain process. Reporting to the Director, Global Direct Procurement and APAC Procurement Director, this person will be responsible for the global spend and:

• Creating and implementing a global strategy and collaboration model for Passive components.
• Establishing relationships on global, regional, and local levels to become a trusted advisor with stakeholders to ensure goals are aligned and met.
• Identifying areas of opportunity and executing activities to fulfill cost, process, productivity, and sustainability goals.
• Leading procurement negotiations, source-to-contract and supplier management activities which generate best-in-class outcomes.
• Monitor market trends and assess potential risks and opportunities.
• Building excellent supplier relationships whereby procurement is seen as a key decision-maker.
• Maintaining knowledge of industry, market and business best practices and emerging technologies.
• Evangelizing the NI culture, guiding principles & core values.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years\' experience in a strategic Procurement role within a multinational organization; prior experience in managing the specialized commodities would be highly advantageous.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing complex projects with change management sensibilities.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with good global cultural awareness.
• Ability to influence, build relationships, and promote solutions without direct authority.
• Proven supplier performance management skills.
• Proven expertise in negotiating complex contracts in dynamic supply environments.
• Financial acumen and demonstrated aptitude in analytics and decision-making.

About Us:Why NI?There are many reasons to consider joining a company. Key among them are the people, the ideas, and the technology. At NI, we believe in the power and potential of connecting the three to create a path to success.: We\'re looking for curious and creative problem solvers who value diversity and fresh perspectives, are bold and kind, and willing to take chances.: What did you want to be when you grew up? Did you want to program robots? Build flying cars? Leave the world better than you found it? At NI, we build on the big ideas of big dreamers to make their visions a reality.: With our tailored, software-connected approach, we support our customers through all phases of the product development cycle. From 5G and medical innovations to autonomous driving and the future of space travel, we help our customers Engineer Ambitiously every day.We\'ve long been globally recognized as a top employer. Our compensation and benefits are very competitive, as are our modern workspaces, career development and mobility opportunities, and a culture that fosters belonging and emphasizes community giving. We encourage our teammates to challenge the status quo and collaborate with one another to build innovative solutions.No matter your career path, we\'re here for you, for each other, and for the next generation of innovators who think bigger, aim higher, and go faster.Are you up for the challenge of helping shape humanity for the next 100 years? If so, let\'s get started, and let\'s Engineer Ambitiously together.We are changing how we work by offering more flexibility. NI has decided to take a hybrid approach (working both on- and off-site) at an aggregate level. We know that different roles have different requirements, so we\'re embracing a full range of options.

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