Commodity Manager - Asia - Center of Excellence

Job Description:

Commodity Manager - Asia - Center of Excellence

Location: Shanghai, China - On-site, long-term residency required.

Job Summary:

Array Technologies, Inc. is a global leader in solar tracking solutions with over 30 years of industry leadership. We are seeking a Commodity Manager to join our Asia Center of Excellence. This role owns the full lifecycle of sourced categories – from strategic sourcing and supplier development, through order execution and delivery, to ongoing operations and data-driven performance optimization. The ideal candidate brings a strong engineering foundation, deep metal manufacturing domain knowledge, and advanced analytics capabilities. 

Key Job Responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing 

• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing for assigned metal/steel and fabricated component categories; develop and execute category strategies aligned with business objectives. 

• Conduct should-cost analysis, build cost curves, and perform market analysis to strengthen negotiation positions and identify the best suppliers. 

• Manage RFQ/RFP processes, supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contracting; develop and maintain a qualified supplier base for metal fabrication and industrial materials. 

Order Execution & Delivery Management 

• Own purchase order execution: ensure accurate and timely order placement, confirmation, and tracking from PO issue through delivery; manage order changes and expediting as needed. 

• Coordinate with suppliers, logistics teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery of materials; resolve delivery issues and drive root-cause corrective actions. 

• Manage inventory levels and replenishment for assigned categories; balance cost, lead time, and service level targets. 

Operations & Analytics 

• Drive operational excellence: establish and optimize procurement processes, SOPs, and system workflows; identify and implement automation opportunities to improve efficiency. 

• Lead data analytics and reporting: extract, clean, and analyze data from SAP and other systems; build automated dashboards (Power BI / Tableau) for spend, supplier performance, delivery, and cost KPIs. 

• Oversee supplier performance management – quality, delivery, cost, and service – with regular reviews and structured improvement plans. 

• Lead continuous improvement and cost-saving projects using Lean / Six Sigma methodologies; track and report savings delivery to stakeholders. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Materials, or related field). 

• 10+ years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, and supply chain operations within metal manufacturing, fabrication, or heavy industry. 

• Strong engineering acumen: ability to read technical drawings, understand manufacturing processes, material science, and metal fabrication specifications. 

• Advanced data analytics: proven experience analyzing large datasets from ERP systems; proficiency in Power BI or Tableau for automated dashboards and reporting. 

• Deep hands-on experience with SAP MM module and procurement processes; familiarity with system integration and process automation. 

• Demonstrated track record in strategic sourcing, negotiation, and delivering measurable cost savings. 

• Experience with end-to-end order execution, supplier management, and delivery performance improvement. 

• Fluent in Mandarin and English (written and verbal). 

• Long-term Shanghai residency or willingness to relocate permanently. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPSM certification or equivalent; Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt or above. 

• Category management experience in metal commodities, fabricated structures, or solar tracking / capital equipment manufacturing. 

• Experience in a multinational manufacturing environment with global supply chain exposure. 

• Track record of driving digital transformation and procurement automation initiatives. 

• Logistics and 3PL management experience across multiple trade lanes. 

What We Offer:

Array Technologies, Inc. offers equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance, a retirement plan, and competitive compensation. 

At Array Tech, Inc., we strive to lead with our culture, and believe that our people are a key enabler of our future state. Our total rewards philosophy supports Array’s ability to attract, develop, and retain our employees. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and wellness programs that align with the local markets where we do business. 

Array Tech, Inc. offers equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression, or any other legally protected status. 

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