Commodity Business Manager 3

Mattson Technology•Fremont, CA

1d•$106,000 - $145,860

About The Position

The Commodity Business Manager manages assigned suppliers and commodities to meet business needs for cost, delivery, and quality. The role leads sourcing and supplier selection activities, negotiates and administers supplier agreements, and manages supplier performance. It also works with internal stakeholders, engineering, and quality to develop procurement strategies, mitigate supply risks, support new product introduction, and drive continuous improvement in project delivery, cost, and quality. The position supports strategic cross-functional projects and ensures supplier compliance with Mattson policies for social and environmental responsibility, health, and safety.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience working in the semiconductor equipment industry.
Experience working with global suppliers.
At least 5 years of direct experience in commodity management.
Flexibility and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a self-starter approach.
Ability to segment and profile the supply base to meet cost-reduction objectives.
Proven success working on cross-functional projects, completing cost models, and negotiating.
Ability to mine data and consolidate results to develop consumption trends and future usage, and to generate risk-buy, buffer-inventory, or risk-buy recommendations.
Proven record in supply-base consolidation using spend aggregation to optimize source usage.
Ability to quickly learn the nuances of new commodities or areas of spend.
Quick learner and team player with exceptional critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare and manage requests for proposals and quotes, coordinate proposal and supplier selection processes, and drive implementation of master service agreements and contracts.
Manage assigned suppliers and commodities to ensure business needs for cost, delivery, and quality are met.
Identify, negotiate with, select, contract, and manage the performance of suppliers for designated commodities or areas of spend.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives for project delivery methods, costs, and quality.
Collaborate with engineering and quality to develop second-source options where single-source positions expose the company to supply risk.
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, understand their needs, and develop procurement strategies aligned with business requirements.
Manage relationships with key suppliers, address issues and concerns, and attend regular meetings to maintain open communication.
Develop and drive strategic goals while completing tactical, working-level tasks as required.
Support the new product introduction process through vendor evaluation and site selection.
Encourage and coordinate early supplier involvement in new-product parts design to use supplier expertise to optimize quality and manufacturability.
Plan, organize, and execute quarterly business reviews.
Provide procurement support for other strategic cross-functional projects.
Ensure suppliers comply with Mattson policies for supplier conduct, social and environmental responsibility, health, and safety.
Perform other duties as assigned.