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Commodity Manager

Smith • Chinese • English • Manufacturing • Military Logistics • Bachelor's Degree • 12 months ago

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Salary

≈ HK$25k – HK$57k per month (Estimated)

Location

In office (Hong Kong)

Seniority

Middle · 3+ years exp

Employment

Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 28, 2025. Smith scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Smith is a privately held independent distributor of electronic components, founded in Houston, Texas in 1984 by the Ackerley family that sources, tests and supplies semiconductors and other parts for electronics makers. It reports global sales of 3.4 billion US dollars in 2025 and more than 700 employees, with regional headquarters in Houston, Amsterdam and Hong Kong, a distribution hub in Singapore and sales offices from Austin and New York to Shenzhen, Tokyo, Seoul and Cluj-Napoca. Openings cover sales and account representatives, purchasing and excess inventory buyers, export compliance, quality inspection, logistics, credit, legal and HR roles.

smithweb.com • HQ: Houston, United States • Electronic Components Distribution • Supply Chain • 501-1000 employees • Est. 1984

Commodity Manager

We are seeking an experienced Commodity Manager with a strong global network and deep expertise in sourcing commodities, particularly memory, HDDs, SSDs, and related components. This role serves as a strategic link between our sales representatives and buyers to identify and capitalize on high-value key commodities trading opportunities in the global market.

Responsibilities:

Discover opportunities and manage commodities including memory, HDDs, SSD.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with OEMs, hyperscalers, and other key supply partners to ensure consistent and reliable sourcing.
Collaborate with internal purchasing and sales teams to align supply capabilities with business needs and customer requirements.
Identify and engage new customers to expand market reach and drive demand for commodity products.
Monitor global market trends, pricing, and supply chain dynamics to uncover business opportunities, optimize profitability, and support strategic decision-making.
Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing clients, working closely with buyers and sales teams to re-engage accounts and adapt supply strategies to evolving market conditions.

Requirements:

Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in sourcing, supply chain, or sales of components such as memory, HDDs, SSDs, GPUs, NICs, and switches; prior experience in a commodity franchise or related OEM is a strong advantage.
Well-established industry network across OEMs, data centers, hyperscalers, and server manufacturers.
Proven negotiation and deal-closing skills, with a track record of managing transactions of varying complexity and scale.
Strong commercial acumen with a proactive, results-driven mindset and the ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant discipline.
Proficiency in both English and Chinese (spoken and written).

We are an Equal Opportunity/AffirmativeAction Employer.

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