Strategic Commodity Manager: Hardware & Data Center Supply

E-Solutions; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

E-Solutions in Austin, TX is seeking a seasoned Commodity Manager to own sourcing strategy and supplier relationships for hardware infrastructure. You will manage strategic suppliers, drive continuity, and lead cross-functional teams to support NPI and production readiness.

The role requires 7+ years in commodity or supplier management, with strong negotiation, data analytics, and ERP expertise. Hybrid collaboration with engineering and planning is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 7+ years in commodity management or procurement.
• Proven experience managing strategic supplier relationships in high-volume manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of demand planning, MRP, and supplier performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Own strategic relationships with global suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Develop long-term commodity sourcing strategies aligned with roadmaps.
• Lead supplier business reviews, performance improvement plans, and executive engagements.
• Negotiate terms, lead times, capacity, and supply agreements.
• Monitor market trends, supply constraints, and technology roadmaps.
• Analyse demand, forecast, inventory, and supplier capacity for risk management.
• Drive continuous supplier performance improvements in LT, OTD, capacity and quality.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Forecasting

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations, or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

E-Solutions in Austin, TX is seeking a seasoned Commodity Manager to own sourcing strategy and supplier relationships for hardware infrastructure. You will manage strategic suppliers, drive continuity, and lead cross-functional teams to support NPI and production readiness.

The role requires 7+ years in commodity or supplier management, with strong negotiation, data analytics, and ERP expertise. Hybrid collaboration with engineering and planning is expected.