Commodity Manager - Asia - Center of Excellence

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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