Commodity Manager

SkyWater Technology, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyWater Technology, Inc. in Austin, TX, is seeking a Commodity Manager to ensure steady supply of equipment and materials for the SkyWater Austin facility. You’ll conduct strategic sourcing, build supplier relationships, and negotiate effectively using data analytics.

You will analyze spend, develop category strategies, and monitor supplier performance to drive cost savings and continuity. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, technology or business.
• 3+ years in procurement, preferably in technology manufacturing.
• In-depth knowledge of strategic sourcing and category management.
• Extensive experience in negotiations using data analytics.
• Experience with Oracle NetSuite ERP software desired.
• Quality tools knowledge such as FMEA, 8D audits.

Responsibilities

• Identify supply disruptions and define solutions to minimize business impact.
• Develop and execute indirect sourcing strategy for goods and services.
• Analyze spend and market trends to develop category strategies.
• Partner with stakeholders in negotiations for strategic sourcing events.
• Monitor supplier performance through key metrics and drive improvements.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Negotiations

Oracle NetSuite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science/tech/business

Tools

Oracle NetSuite ERP

Job description

Posted Friday, August 7, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Bold Thinking. World Changing. At SkyWater, our ingenuity helps improve lives around the world by manufacturing U.S. made semiconductors that are essential ingredients of modern life. Automotive safety enhancements, life-saving medical devices, consumer electronics and American security require semiconductors. Working in our Minnesota headquarters, Florida, or Texas location — employees join together to improve the world.

Explore what’s possible. Joining our U.S. - based team means contributing to and learning about the commercialization of some of the most exciting technologies the world has ever seen. We are turning “science fiction” into everyday reality through technologies such as superconducting, 3D integrated circuits or computer chips, carbon nanotubes, photonic logic devices, micro electro-mechanical systems and other emerging device topologies. We manufacture products for aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, consumer and industrial markets, to name a few. Our customers include emerging leaders who rely on our intellectual property security and quality manufacturing services.

Step into the future. SkyWater’s values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Empowerment and Growth Mindset guide us to cultivate an empowered, learning environment. We also invest in developing highly skilled, dedicated employees — and employees who are entering the workforce for the first time, from the military, and a variety of educational backgrounds.

Are you bold thinking? Find your place on our team and help us change the world!

As Commodity Manager for key equipment and material suppliers at the SkyWater Austin semiconductor manufacturing facility, you'll ensure supply of parts and materials to achieve planned factory operations,c onduct strategic sourcing initiatives, plan and implement negotiations using data analytics, benchmark, and cost management. Activities will include identifying cost savings, supplier management, supply continuity and building trusting supplier relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Identify supply disruptions and define solutions to minimize business impact.
• Develop & execute Indirect sourcing strategy for goods and services.
• Analyze spend and market trends to develop category strategies.
• Partner with stakeholders in negotiations for strategic sourcing events.
• Monitor supplier performance through key metrics and facilitate improvement programs and necessary supplier corrective actions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with focus on science, technology or business.
• 3+ years experience in a procurement role, preferably in a technology manufacturing environment. Familiarity with semiconductor suppliers desired.
• In-depth knowledge of strategic sourcing and category management.
• Extensive experience in negotiations through data analytics.
• Aptitude in decision‑making and working with data.
• Experience with Oracle NetSuite ERP software desired.
• Superior customer service and supplier interaction skills.
• Experience with quality management tools such as FMEA, 8D analysis and audits.
• This role will be a hybrid position in our Austin, Texas location.

SkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well other employee financial benefits including 401k match, life insurance and opportunities to purchase SkyWater stock at a discounted rate.

Additionally, SkyWater offers a comprehensive benefits package which promotes a healthy life. This includes benefit eligibility day one, medical, dental, mental health benefits, vision, legal planning, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, an on‑site cafeteria, fitness facility, and self‑serve market.

SkyWater complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. To request reasonable accommodations, to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 952-851-5200 or [e-mail].

We will never ask applicants to pay fees, purchase equipment or gift cards, or provide financial information before a formal offer of employment has been accepted. If you receive a suspicious communication claiming to represent our company, please verify its authenticity by contacting our recruitment team at [e-mail] before responding.