Commodity Business Manager

Onto Innovation•Milpitas, CA

3d•$144,000 - $216,000

About The Position

Onto Innovation is a leader in process control, combining global scale with an expanded portfolio of leading-edge technologies that include: 3D metrology spanning the chip from nanometer-scale transistors to micron-level die-interconnects; macro defect inspection of wafers and packages; metal interconnect composition; factory analytics; and lithography for advanced semiconductor packaging. Our breadth of offerings across the entire semiconductor value chain helps our customers solve their most difficult yield, device performance, quality, and reliability issues. Onto Innovation strives to optimize customers’ critical path of progress by making them smarter, faster and more efficient.

Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge of strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier relationship management.
Understanding of quantitative techniques relevant to sourcing functions (i.e., TCO modelling, “should cost” analysis, RFP analysis, negotiation evaluation, and financial modelling).
BA in business or other quantitative field, or comparable experience.
Minimum of 10+ years of operational experience with at least 5 years being in a successful Supply Chain management role.
Good working knowledge of ERP systems, and understands the roles of Master Scheduling, Material Planning and Procurement.
Able to establish relationships and trust within the organization and the supply base.
Able to communicate effectively and succinctly on the needs of the business, the plan to achieve those needs, and the status of those plans.
Highly motivated self-starter.
Drives for results.
Deals well with ambiguity.
Outstanding quantitative skills.
Thinks strategically.
Innovative.
Strong negotiating skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Shows work commitment.
Possess a high stress tolerance.
Change agent.
Organizational agility; knows how to get things done.
Ability to prioritize one's work and negotiates internally to reset timelines based on changing priorities.

Responsibilities

Developing and implementing Strategic Sourcing strategies for assigned Commodities.
Assessing current & future requirements, mapping direct and indirect requirements and working with cross functional teams such as engineering to create full understanding of the market and competitive landscape.
Identifying multiple potential suppliers who can meet our requirements, assessing their reliability, reputation, financial stability, production capacity, quality control, and their ability to meet our product and operational requirements.
Negotiating long-term contracts with selected suppliers to provide stability and assurance of supply, defining quality standards, delivery schedules, pricing and business continuity planning or any contingencies in case of supply disruptions or changes.
Managing schedule and task details by utilizing project management tools such as reports, tracking charts, checklist and project scheduling software.
Ensuring all key suppliers have executed Supply Master Agreements, and are completing monthly scorecards.
Ensuring that the supply base is capable and has the capacity to handle our volume requirements, including the ability to handle surge requirements.
Managing long-term partnerships by implementing supplier development strategies that provide greater capabilities to Onto Innovation and provides plans for reductions in cost and lead times.
Engaging key business stakeholders and being actively involved in Operations strategic planning, supplier development, and field service improvements.
Leading internal Onto Commodity Council with key stakeholders for assigned responsibilities.
Driving strategic procurement initiatives to optimize supply, risk mitigation and flexibility, quality improvement, and improvements in lead time and cost.
Analyzing existing processes and communications with suppliers to improve the information communicated to and from suppliers and summarizing actions to be taken between organizations.
Providing oversight of procurement related activities for suppliers directly responsible.
Being actively engaged in the development and execution of ECO’s with the supply base and being proactive in managing sourcing strategies for end of life components.
Ensuring the supply base is properly managing and executing Supplier Quality Actions, discrepant materials, return to vendor transactions, and repair/refurbishment that are in or out of warranty.
Coordinating and leading QBR with Key Suppliers for assigned Commodities.
Developing short & long-term strategies using market analysis, user requirements, and company objectives for assigned commodities.
Identifying make vs. buy opportunities and driving alignment/decision with key stakeholders.
Driving the evaluation of supplier performance and collaborating effectively with leadership at suppliers to address sourcing issues.
Ensuring decision making and prioritization processes are in place and utilized.
Negotiating and formalizing supplier agreements which require knowledge of the various contractual vehicles that are available.
Developing and implementing a Sourcing/Operations strategy for New Product introduction.
Collaborating with the engineering team to understand engineering requirements and communicate to suppliers in a cohesive manner.
Working with engineering to identify preliminary critical parts, long-lead parts and inspection requirements, and assisting or leading in developing supplier and commodity road maps to engineering.
Utilizing value analysis on build-to-print components in support of Should Cost analysis.
Ensuring that product lifecycle programs (PLC) are meeting material cost targets and Gross Margin targets; facilitating and maintaining Cost Apportionment Models.
Providing engineering and business process expertise to team and other members on various significantly complex programs/issues.