Develops and executes commodity strategies while driving supplier development through innovation and collaboration
Maintains advanced knowledge of industry and market dynamics
Applies strong contracting, negotiation, risk‑mitigation, and supplier‑relationship‑management skills
Owns supplier relationships and coordinates purchasing activities with cross‑functional teams
Ensures each commodity meets business demand and cost requirements
Works closely with partner teams and suppliers to define standard and custom product requirements
Collaborates with partner teams to capture commodity requirements
Conducts periodic executive reviews of commodity sourcing strategies
Adjusts sourcing strategies as needed in response to market shifts
Partners with finance and legal teams to resolve supplier or internal disputes
Leads sustainability and regulatory compliance efforts
Works with internal and external stakeholders to optimize the supply chain

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Business, or related field
3+ years of experience in supply chain, such as sourcing, procurement, commodity management
1+ years of experience with CMP processes OR experience with wet chemicals, advanced materials, or chemical supply chains
Experience semiconductor/advanced manufacturing fields
Master's degree (MBA, Engineering, Materials, Supply Chain) or professional credential (CPSM, CSCP, APICS)
Experience with CMP materials suppliers (e.g., slurries, pads, conditioners), semiconductor fabs, or high spec manufacturing
Knowledge of cost modeling, indexation, and supply risk analysis
Familiarity with ERP/S2P systems such as SAP, Ariba, or equivalent
Experience with materials interactions, and consumable performance drivers

Commodity Manager

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