Lead Commodity Manager

Entegris Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) with employer match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Education assistance

Job summary

Entegris Inc. is seeking a Lead Commodity Manager to oversee strategic sourcing for their Aurora, Illinois location. This pivotal role involves managing supplier relationships and driving cost optimization.

With a focus on chemicals and gases, the successful candidate will leverage a minimum of 8 years of procurement experience, fostering partnerships that ensure supply continuity and innovation.

The position offers a hybrid working model, emphasizing collaboration across departments and continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing.
• Experience in category management, particularly in chemicals and/or gases.
• Ability to lead complex, global initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute global sourcing strategy for chemicals and gases.
• Lead supplier selection and qualification decisions.
• Negotiate and manage supplier agreements.
• Drive value creation initiatives for cost savings.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiating skills

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

## Lead Commodity ManagerApplylocations: Aurora, ILtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ-11995**Job Title:**Lead Commodity Manager**Job Description:****The Role**The Global Supply Chain team is integral to enabling Entegris’ global supply chain and business growth objectives—while meeting the requirements of some of the world’s most demanding semiconductor customers.We are seeking a **Commodity Manager – Chemicals & Gases** to own strategic sourcing and supplier initiatives that support Entegris’ business needs. Reporting to the **Manager, Direct Category Management**, you will lead sourcing strategy for a global portfolio spanning **chemicals** as well as **bulk and cylinder gases**—driving supply assurance, cost and risk optimization, supplier performance, and cross-functional alignment with product development and operations. This is a **lead individual contributor** role (no direct reports) that requires a procurement professional with a **minimum of 6 years of experience** in strategic sourcing or commodity/category management, with demonstrated ability to lead complex, global initiatives and influence at senior levels.You’ll be successful in this role by combining strong commodity/category management fundamentals with the ability to influence technical stakeholders across Entegris and at suppliers, building high-performing partnerships that deliver cost reduction, supply continuity, and continuous improvement.This role is based in our Aurora, Illinois facility and is **hybrid (3 days per week onsite)**.**What You'll Do:*** Own and execute global sourcing strategy for chemicals, industrial bulk gases, and cylinder gases to improve supply assurance, quality, risk management, and total cost of ownership.* Lead supplier selection and qualification decisions using data-driven evaluation of capability, capacity, cost, and risk.* Execute and manage long term gas supply models (bulk gases and cylinder gases, including continuity planning, distribution/logistics considerations, and supplier operational interfaces.* Drive value creation initiatives, including cost savings, should-cost analysis, and commercial improvements.* Build strong relationships with supplier technical teams to understand roadmaps and align capabilities to Entegris requirements.* Partner with product development and manufacturing to enable new product introductions and organic growth.* Negotiate and manage supplier agreements (pricing, terms, and performance expectations) for critical suppliers.* Lead supplier performance management through business reviews, metrics, corrective actions, and continuous improvement projects.* Provide market and supplier intelligence (availability, financial health, technology trends) to guide sourcing recommendations.* Lead complex, cross-functional and multi-site initiatives with minimal guidance—setting project governance, driving decisions, and delivering on scope, schedule, and stakeholder alignment.* Provide functional leadership within the category by mentoring peers, sharing best practices, and driving standard work—without direct people management responsibility.* Ability to travel, both domestic and international, as needed to support job scope.**What We Seek:*** Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from an accredited university* Minimum 8 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or commodity/category management (equivalent experience).* Experience in Category or Commodity Management; **chemicals and/or industrial gases experience preferred**.* Semiconductor industry experience **preferred** (or other high-tech manufacturing experience).* Demonstrated ability to set category strategy, lead executive-ready recommendations, and influence senior stakeholders across technical, operations, quality, EHS, and finance organizations.* Comfort operating with ambiguity and autonomy—able to translate business objectives into category roadmaps, workplans, and measurable outcomes.* An astute capability to recognize the needs and motivations of individuals, and the capability to develop and nurture a wide array of internal and external relationships.* The capability to quickly understand complex engagements, identify creative business solutions, and drive successful interactions with outside partners.* A dedicated technology inclination for learning, collaborating, and continuous improvement.* Demonstrated negotiating skills, effective communication capabilities, and the ability to persuade suppliers to efficiently support the long term, profitable growth of Entegris.* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while effectively prioritizing, making prompt decisions, and delivering results.* Strong written and verbal communication skills**Your success will be measured by:*** A resilient chemicals and gases supply base that meets Entegris requirements for continuity, quality, and risk management across global operations.* Measurable value creation through cost savings, commercial improvements, and total cost of ownership optimization.* Effective cross-functional alignment that enables on-time new product introductions and production readiness.* Stronger supplier performance through business reviews, metrics, corrective actions, and continuous improvement execution.* Clear, timely sourcing recommendations grounded in market intelligence, financial analysis, and risk assessment, including long-range capacity and continuity planning.**WHY WORK AT ENTEGRIS?** Lead. Inspire. Innovate. Define Your Future. Not everyone who works for a global company shares the same background, experiences and perspectives. We leverage the differences of our employees to bring new ideas to the table. Every employee throughout the company is encouraged to share input on projects and initiatives. Our decision-making process is truly a collaborative effort as we realize there are leaders at every level of the organization. We put our values at the core of how we operate as an organization — not just when it’s convenient, but in a lasting and meaningful way. We want the time and energy you spend here to have a positive impact on your life inside and outside of the office.**WHAT WE OFFER** Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.* Compensation: $115,000 - $135,000 per year range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role* Annual bonus eligibility* Progressive paid time off policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge* Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match with no delayed vesting* Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs* Education assistance to support your learning journey* A values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and ExcellenceEntegris does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Entegris immigration sponsorship (e.g., H1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future.At Entegris we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status.