WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy. As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in. Backed by Sequoia.
About the role
The Commodity Manager – Chemicals & Gases will lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, cost optimization, contracting, and supply continuity activities for chemicals and industrial/specialty gases supporting four manufacturing sites across Malaysia, Thailand, China, and the Philippines.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Chemistry, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, procurement, or supply chain
- At least 3–5 years of direct experience managing chemicals, industrial gases, specialty gases, semiconductor materials, or other critical manufacturing materials
- Demonstrated experience supporting multiple manufacturing sites or countries
- Strong experience in contract negotiation, supplier management, cost analysis, and supply-risk mitigation
- Understanding of chemical and gas supply chains, including raw materials, packaging, storage, transportation, infrastructure, and regulatory requirements
More about this role
The Commodity Manager – Chemicals & Gases will lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, cost optimization, contracting, and supply continuity activities for chemicals and industrial/specialty gases supporting four manufacturing sites across Malaysia, Thailand, China, and the Philippines.
This role will develop and execute regional commodity strategies aligned with global business objectives. The Commodity Manager will work closely with Manufacturing, Planning, Engineering, R&D, Quality, Finance, Legal, Facilities, EHS, and site procurement teams to ensure reliable supply, competitive cost, regulatory compliance, supplier innovation, and operational continuity.
The successful candidate must have strong knowledge of the chemicals and gases supply market, manufacturing operations, strategic negotiations, risk management, and cross-functional stakeholder leadership.
- Develop and execute APAC commodity strategies for chemicals, solvents, photoresists, developers, process materials, industrial gases, specialty gases, and related services.
- Consolidate requirements across Malaysia, Thailand, China, and the Philippines to maximize regional purchasing leverage.
- Conduct market...
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