Regional MRO Sourcing & Commodity Lead

GlobalFoundries; Essex Junction (VT); On-site; USD 59,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries is seeking a US Regional Sourcing professional to develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities, ensuring supply continuity and cost competitiveness. You will lead supplier relationships, support manufacturing ramps, and collaborate across engineering, planning, and finance to deliver savings and risk reduction.

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, vendor onboarding, and governance, with a focus on delivering best-in-class supply chain performance within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Global Supply Management, Business, Political Science, Geography, or relevant field of study.
• 3+ of relevant work experience.
• Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal).
• Dynamic, resourceful self-starter with good analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in building strong relationships internally and externally.
• Demonstrated experience in change management projects with measurable, positive business outcomes.
• Strong ability to use software tools including MS Office suite, Oracle and ability to learn how to use business specific software systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodity categories to support business objectives, supply continuity, technology roadmaps, and cost competitiveness.
• Act as the primary regional sourcing point of contact for assigned commodities, supporting both ongoing manufacturing operations and new product qualifications.
• Lead supplier relationship management, supplier development, and supplier performance improvement initiatives to drive quality, delivery, cost, innovation, and service excellence.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks through business continuity planning, capacity management, alternate source development, and supplier risk monitoring.
• Partner with regional operations, engineering, planning, quality, finance, and global sourcing teams to understand operational requirements and execute cost savings, productivity, and risk reduction initiatives.
• Lead commercial negotiations, contract updates, purchase agreement management, and resolution of supplier-related commercial issues.
• Spearhead critical sourcing initiatives and process improvements, including supplier onboarding, accounts payable issue resolution, system/process optimization, and procurement governance activities.
• Develop opportunities to introduce new suppliers, alternate products, and innovative solutions that improve supply assurance, cost performance, and operational effectiveness.
• Support manufacturing ramps, capacity expansions, and technology transitions by ensuring supplier readiness and material availability.
• Monitor commodity market trends, supplier financial health, industry developments, and geopolitical risks to proactively identify opportunities and potential supply disruptions.
• Utilize sourcing tools, systems, analytics, and reporting to support data-driven decision making and performance management.
• Partner with Global Commodity Management teams to ensure regional execution aligns with global strategies and business KPI objectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Change management

Education

Bachelor degree

Tools

MS Office

Oracle

Job description

GlobalFoundries is seeking a US Regional Sourcing professional to develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities, ensuring supply continuity and cost competitiveness. You will lead supplier relationships, support manufacturing ramps, and collaborate across engineering, planning, and finance to deliver savings and risk reduction.

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, vendor onboarding, and governance, with a focus on delivering best-in-class supply chain performance within a