Global Commodity Strategy Lead - Hybrid

Applicantz, Inc; Livermore (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Applicantz, Inc in Livermore, CA is seeking a strategic leader to architect and deliver a 3-year commodity supply chain strategy. This hybrid role combines global supplier management with executive-level collaboration to align resources, set targets, and drive growth and cost initiatives worldwide.

The role emphasizes negotiating contracts, strengthening supplier relationships, and building a world-class supply chain through cross-functional leadership and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or MBA in Supply Chain, Business Management, Operations, Engineering, or related degree.
• 10 years of working experience.
• 7+ years of working experience in the Semiconductor Equipment industry is a plus.
• Strong experiences in negotiating various types of contractual agreements.
• Strong SAP experience.
• Experience working with global suppliers.
• Demonstrated experience working successfully in a matrix organization.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience giving presentations and interaction with director reports, cross-functional teams, and senior leadership.
• Proficient on Excel and Power Point.

Responsibilities

• Develop a 3-year vision, strategy and organizational structure for assigned commodities.
• Focus on managing commodities that include OEM parts.
• Architect and deliver an end-to-end strategy that supports the 3-year horizon.
• Supplier selection (Expansion & consolidation) that meet business needs.
• Deliver & focus supplier investments (R&D & capacity expansions).
• Negotiate to achieve annual objectives for cost, quality, lead time & flexibility.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel

SAP ERP

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or MBA in Supply Chain / related

Tools

SAP

PowerPoint

Job description

Applicantz, Inc in Livermore, CA is seeking a strategic leader to architect and deliver a 3-year commodity supply chain strategy. This hybrid role combines global supplier management with executive-level collaboration to align resources, set targets, and drive growth and cost initiatives worldwide.

The role emphasizes negotiating contracts, strengthening supplier relationships, and building a world-class supply chain through cross-functional leadership and data-driven decision making.