Global Services Commodity Leader — Data-Driven & Sustainable Ops

Jobtailor; Kansas; On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in United States, Kansas seeks a Senior Global Operations Leader to steer strategy across forward and reverse supply chains, including RMA repair, asset recovery, and sales programs. You will manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts with third parties.

This role uses data and AI-driven insights to drive performance, ensure compliance with waste management and environmental standards, and collaborate with procurement, engineering, operations, and customer service teams.

Qualifications

• Degree helpful but equivalent experience valued
• Certifications such as APICS CPSM are a plus, not required

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy across global reverse and forward operations, including RMA repair, asset recovery, and sales programs
• Manage and grow supplier relationships, serving as the primary point of contact for third-party partners and driving quarterly business reviews
• Negotiate contracts, SLAs, and MSAs that deliver competitive value and align with NetApp's business objectives
• Identify cost-saving opportunities by developing should-cost models, benchmarking pricing, and streamlining operational processes
• Champion sustainability by analyzing return flow efficiency to reduce freight costs and CO2 emissions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, engineering, operations, and customer service teams to align on shared goals
• Use data and emerging technologies - including AI-driven insights - to monitor performance, spot trends, and inform smart decisions
• Ensure compliance with global regulations around waste management, recycling, and environmental standards

Skills

Global Operations Strategy

Supplier Relationship Management

Contract Negotiation

Data Analysis

Sustainability Practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business/Engineering

Tools

AI-Driven Insights

Data Analytics

Job description

Jobtailor in United States, Kansas seeks a Senior Global Operations Leader to steer strategy across forward and reverse supply chains, including RMA repair, asset recovery, and sales programs. You will manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts with third parties.

This role uses data and AI-driven insights to drive performance, ensure compliance with waste management and environmental standards, and collaborate with procurement, engineering, operations, and customer service teams.