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Commodities Business Manager
Job Description
Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or Electrical Engineering
- 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing and commodity management within the semiconductor or capital equipment industry
- Strong familiarity with commodities such as: Wafer materials (Silicon Carbide, Silicon Ingots, Sapphire, Gallium Nitride), Electromechanical components (pumps, seals, valves, optics, mirrors, lenses..etc.)
- Proficiency in ERP systems (NetSuite) and PLM software (Arena)
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications related to raw materials and equipment components
- Strong foundation in Should-Cost analysis, complex cost modeling, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) evaluations
- Demonstrated experience with Master Supply Agreements (MSA), Statements of Work (SOW), and supplier negotiations
- Hands-on expertise in New Product Introduction (NPI), dual-sourcing strategies, supplier qualification, and risk mitigation
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute long-term commodity strategies for semiconductor raw materials and electromechanical components
- Lead end-to-end contract negotiations, perform Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR), and drive supplier performance management across QCDI metrics
- Mitigate supply risks by qualifying secondary sources and assessing global market trends, raw material indices, and geopolitical risks
- Partner with R&D and NPI teams to ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and optimize Bill of Materials (BOM) costs through Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE)
- Manage capacity planning, resolve critical supply shortages, and collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and finance