Senior Advisor, Commodity Management

Dell Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 102,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Dell Technologies in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Advisor, Commodity Management to develop and implement supplier and commodity strategies that optimize cost, support forecasted needs, and improve supply continuity. You will collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional partners on roadmaps, negotiations, and optimization initiatives to drive business performance.

Key responsibilities include aligning supplier roadmaps, negotiating contracts, monitoring performance, and driving continuous

Qualifications

• Ability to manage complex partner relationships.
• Clear executive communication skills.
• Strong experience influencing leaders and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to negotiate large-scale agreements.
• Strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement plans to support forecasted supplier and commodity needs.
• Drive alignment between supplier roadmaps and Dell line of business roadmaps.
• Negotiate product cost, contracts, and terms to achieve optimal pricing and value.
• Monitor supplier scorecard performance and drive improvements via monthly reporting and corrective actions.
• Identify and implement opportunities for supply chain optimization and supplier capability advancement.

Skills

Partner relationships

Executive communication

Influence stakeholders

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or related field

Job description

Senior Advisor, Commodity Management

Join us as a Senior Advisor, Commodity Management on our Supply Chain team in Austin, TX to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact.

What you’ll achieve

As a Senior Advisor, Commodity Management, you will be responsible for developing and implementing commodity and supplier strategies that support forecasted business needs, optimize cost, and improve supply continuity. You will work with suppliers and cross-functional business partners on technology roadmap alignment, commercial negotiations, and supply chain optimization initiatives that drive business performance.

You will:

• Develop and implement plans to support forecasted supplier and commodity needs
• Drive alignment between supplier roadmaps and Dell line of business roadmaps
• Negotiate product cost, contracts, and commercial terms to achieve optimal pricing and value
• Monitor supplier scorecard performance and drive improvements through monthly reporting and corrective actions
• Identify and implement opportunities for supply chain optimization and supplier capability advancement

Take the first step towards your dream career

Every Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. Here’s what we are looking for with this role:

Essential Requirements

• Ability to manage complex partner relationships
• Clear executive communication skills
• Strong experience influencing leaders and stakeholders
• Proven ability to negotiate large-scale agreements
• Strong analytical skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or a related field
• Experience in a global technology, hardware, or manufacturing environment

Desirable Requirements

• Advanced degree or professional certification in supply chain, procurement, or business
• 5+ years of Procurement experience

Compensation

Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this position is USD $102,400 - USD $140,800.