Strategic Commodity Leader - Global Supply Chain (Hybrid)

Applicantz; Livermore (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Applicantz in Livermore, CA is seeking a senior leader to architect and deliver strategic directions for the organization’s supply chain, focusing on a 3-year commodity strategy and end-to-end execution across global suppliers.

The role requires a 10-year track record with strong SAP experience, advanced Excel skills, and a proven ability to navigate matrix organizations while engaging with senior leadership to drive cost, quality, lead time, and flexibility improvements.

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 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 area will be managing commodities that include OEM parts.
• Architect and deliver a complete 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) that are aligned with our needs.
• Responsible for commercial negotiation that result in achieving annual objectives for cost, quality, lead time & flexibility.
• Execute the vision and implement the strategy by gaining executive alignment and motivating the workforce to fulfill the vision.
• Lead sourcing negotiations.
• Drive business processes that enable effective prioritization and facilitate faster customer solutions.
• Provide inspired leadership and direction to the global supply chain organization.
• Continue to build and develop a world class supply chain.
• Instill a culture of quality and discipline into all of our suppliers.
• Build and maintain a strong supply chain to support ramping demand.
• Manage supplier relationships to deliver negotiated value.
• Develop strong, collaborative and effective relationships with the internal product groups.
• Make decisions under pressure, sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines and pressure.
• Successfully operate across boundaries and prioritize the activities of the organization to achieve best in class results.
• Develop and present meaningful and impactful messages to a wide array of audiences: Leadership, Global Supply Chain, Suppliers and Customers.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree / MBA in related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Applicantz in Livermore, CA is seeking a senior leader to architect and deliver strategic directions for the organization’s supply chain, focusing on a 3-year commodity strategy and end-to-end execution across global suppliers.

The role requires a 10-year track record with strong SAP experience, advanced Excel skills, and a proven ability to navigate matrix organizations while engaging with senior leadership to drive cost, quality, lead time, and flexibility improvements.