Commodity Manager, Logistics, Warehousing & Corporate Travel

Wolfspeed; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolfspeed is seeking a Commodity Manager for Logistics, Warehousing and Corporate Travel to manage contracts, performance, and optimization. This hybrid role in Durham, NC collaborates with Legal, Finance, Procurement and external suppliers to drive policy compliance and cost efficiency.

You will lead supplier selections, manage P2P activities in SAP Ariba, develop scorecards, and coordinate QBRs to ensure timely milestones and continuous improvement across logistics categories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience in category management, strategic sourcing, procurement, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Strong contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, execute, manage, and renew logistics, warehousing, and travel contracts with Legal and business stakeholders.
• Lead RFP/RFQ processes and supplier selections for logistics, warehousing, and travel services.
• Coordinate QBRs with strategic logistics suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Develop and manage logistics supplier performance scorecards to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee procure-to-pay activities in SAP Ariba and drive cost optimization across categories.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Business Administration or related field

Tools

SAP Ariba

ETQ

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

## Commodity Manager, Logistics, Warehousing & Corporate TravelApply: Hybrid - Remote and Onsite: Durham, North Carolina: Full time: Posted Today: 26-613**Key Responsibilities*** Partner with Legal and business stakeholders to negotiate, execute, manage, and renew logistics, warehousing, and travel-related contracts.* Manage relationships with Wolfspeed's Travel Management Company and travel service providers, including contract administration, supplier performance management, and policy compliance.* Optimize corporate travel spend through reporting, analytics, and management of unused airline ticket credits and other cost-saving opportunities.* Lead RFP, RFQ, and supplier selection activities for logistics, warehousing, and travel services.* Coordinate Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with strategic logistics suppliers and internal stakeholders.* Develop, implement, and manage logistics supplier performance scorecards to drive accountability and continuous improvement.* Serve as the primary liaison between Logistics, Legal, Finance, Procurement, and external suppliers to ensure contract compliance, operational effectiveness, and cost optimization.* Manage logistics-related procure-to-pay activities, including purchase requisitions in SAP Ariba, invoice discrepancy resolution, and sourcing of logistics-related consumables and services.* Working with the OSAT Sourcing Manager, coordinates Product Quality Item (PQI) documentation for approval and signature with third-party manufacturing partners.* Lead logistics and travel-related projects by establishing timelines, monitoring milestones, facilitating project meetings, and driving action item completion.* Manage the transition to a new Travel Management Company, including supplier coordination, stakeholder engagement, milestone tracking, and employee communications.* Maintain and enhance the corporate travel intranet site, ensuring travel policies, supplier programs, and traveler resources remain current and accessible.* Identify and implement opportunities to improve processes, reduce costs, and increase operational efficiency within assigned categories.**Preferred Qualifications*** Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.* Experience in category management, strategic sourcing, procurement, logistics, or supply chain operations.* Strong contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and commercial acumen.* Proficiency with SAP Ariba, ETQ, Power BI, and Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.* Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions.* Demonstrated project management experience with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results.* Self-motivated, adaptable, and proactive, with a strong customer-service mindset and a willingness to take on new challenges.*We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.*