Global Commodity Manager, Semiconductors

NVIDIA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a Sr. Commodity Manager to lead semiconductor sourcing for Boards and Systems Supply Chain Group in California. You will shape global commodity strategies, partner with cross-functional teams, and drive value through supply assurance and cost improvements.

The role requires 5+ years in global commodity management, a strong understanding of AI hardware and power semiconductors, and excellence in negotiation and leadership. Equity and benefits available.

Qualifications

• BS in EE, Business, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain (MBA preferred).
• 5+ years in global commodity management and semiconductor supply base.
• Understand AI hardware architecture and how components work in complex systems.
• Deep understanding of Power Semiconductor technology, market and cost drivers.
• Innovative in strategic sourcing and supplier performance measurement.
• Strong analytical skills: cost modeling, quotation analysis, supplier selection.

Responsibilities

• Formulate semiconductor sourcing strategy and communicate it across teams.
• Establish cross-functional alignment with Hardware engineering for sourcing strategies.
• Develop supplier relationships and conduct business reviews to improve value.
• Negotiate Master Service Agreements and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Ensure supply assurance and inventory flexibility programs.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Cost modeling

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE/Business/Industrial Eng or Supply Chain

MBA preferred

Job description

NVIDIA is looking for a Sr. Commodity Manager to join our Global Commodity Management Group. Ideal candidate will own strategic sourcing and commodity management of Semiconductor in Boards and Systems Supply Chain Group. This position develops, directs, and influences the global sourcing and commodity strategies that deliver significant value in the supply chain through sourcing strategies, supply assurance, component quality, and gross margin improvements.

What You'll Be Doing

The Global Commodity Manager (GCM) is a critical part of NVIDIA product development process and is responsible for formulating, communicating and carrying out the Semiconductor commodity sourcing strategy. The GCM must establish strong internal relationships with NVIDIA cross functional teams. Responsibilities include:

• Build cross-functional alignment with Hardware engineering to identify commodity sourcing strategies with the supply base capable of meeting NVIDIA business segment requirements for Boards and System Supply Chain.
• Develop and handle supplier relationships and conduct business reviews that improve suppliers value, performance, and account investments through aligned roadmaps
• Negotiate Master Service Agreement, cost reduction strategies and maintain lead-time, cost systems and split of business decisions
• Accountable for component supply assurance and inventory flexibility programs that increase flexibility and minimize liabilities
• Deliver a supplier risk management system, BOM risk reduction solutions, materials risk mitigation strategies and maintaining data integrity to ensure supply resiliency.
• Resolve impediments to production readiness and to support in execution during production
• Enable early supplier involvement to bring innovation from the industry to deliver innovation on SOL (Speed of Light) project schedules
• Concentrated effort in NPI to achieve industry leading time-to-market, establishing supplier selection criteria, alternative suppliers, qualify new suppliers, be responsible for the RFQ process, and drive supplier selection in partnership with Engineering

What We Need To See

• BS in EE, Business, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management (or equivalent experience). MBA Preferred
• Minimum of 5+ years experience in global commodity management and consistent record in running Semiconductor Supply Base
• Comprehensive understanding of AI hardware architecture and how electrical components work cohesively in complex systems
• Deep understanding of Power Semiconductor technology, market, manufacturing process, cost drivers and supply landscape
• Ability to be innovative in issues related to strategic sourcing, supplier relations, supplier performance measurement system
• Strong analytical skills such as cost modeling, quotation analysis, supplier selection and supply/demand analysis
• Excellent negotiation and leadership skills in supplier management and contract negotiation.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills dealing with supply base executives
• High degree of integrity, initiative, and attention to detail in a collaborative environment
• Technical experience to compliment strong program management skills is a plus

With competitive salaries and generous benefits packages, we are widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers; we have some of the most thoughtful and dedicated people in the world working for us and, due to unparalleled growth, our best-in-class teams are rapidly growing.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 136,000 USD - 212,750 USD.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until September 14, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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