Capital Procurement Commodity Manager Semiconductor Device
About The Position
The Capital Procurement Commodity Manager leads sourcing and contracting for semiconductor capital equipment categories, including deposition, lithography, metrology, and wafer handling. The role manages relationships with key U.S.-based and global OEM suppliers and develops long-term agreements and volume purchase programs to reduce costs and secure capacity. The position collaborates with cross-functional teams to align capital expenditure plans with engineering and operational needs; negotiates commercial and technical terms covering services, spare parts, and upgrades; and tracks project milestones, delivery schedules, and supplier performance to support on-time equipment installation. It also provides market intelligence and supports executive-level CapEx reporting and forecasts. The role operates in a professional, clean, well-lit, climate-controlled office environment with modern technology and ergonomic workstations. Standard business hours apply, with occasional flexibility based on department needs. Domestic and international travel of approximately 15–25% is expected. Employees must follow site and corporate EHS standards and, depending on location, may be responsible for applicable quality and environmental management system standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- At least 7 years of procurement experience, including at least 3 years in semiconductor capital equipment sourcing.
- Strong understanding of semiconductor fab tools, installation processes, and the supplier ecosystem.
- Demonstrated ability to lead high-value negotiations and develop supplier partnerships.
- Proficiency in Oracle ERP systems.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
- Knowledge of North American fab expansion trends and regulatory requirements.
- Experience managing large-scale, multi-site capital programs.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to thrive in a high-growth, fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally approximately 15–25%.
- Ability to perform the listed physical duties, including extended periods of sitting and computer work, regular use of hands and fingers, occasional standing, walking, bending, or reaching, and lifting up to 15 pounds.
- Ability to communicate clearly in person, by phone, and in writing.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Excel and Microsoft Project experience strongly preferred.
- Engineering background or strong technical aptitude desired.
Responsibilities
- Lead sourcing and contracting for semiconductor capital equipment categories, including deposition, lithography, metrology, and wafer handling.
- Manage relationships with key U.S.-based and global OEM suppliers.
- Develop and execute long-term agreements and volume purchase programs to drive cost savings and secure capacity.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align CapEx plans with engineering and operational needs.
- Negotiate complex commercial and technical terms, including service contracts, spares, and upgrades.
- Track project milestones, delivery schedules, and supplier performance to ensure on-time equipment installation.
- Provide strategic market intelligence and support executive-level CapEx reporting and forecasts.
- Follow site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
- Depending on location, execute and maintain applicable quality and environmental management system standards.
- Adhere to the company’s ICARE values.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
