Commodity Business Manager 3

Mattson Technology•Fremont, CA

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About The Position

The Commodity Business Manager manages assigned suppliers and commodities to ensure business requirements for cost, delivery, and quality are met. The role leads sourcing and supplier-selection activities, negotiates and manages supplier contracts and performance, and builds procurement strategies with internal stakeholders. It also supports new product introduction, supplier involvement in product design, continuous improvement, and cross-functional strategic projects. The position ensures suppliers comply with Mattson policies for supplier conduct, social and environmental responsibility, and 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 of 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 selection processes, and drive implementation of master service agreements and contracts.
Manage assigned suppliers and commodities on an ongoing basis to meet business needs for cost, delivery, and quality.
Identify, negotiate with, select, contract, and manage the performance of suppliers for designated commodities or areas of spend.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives in project delivery methods, costs, and quality.
Work with engineering and quality teams to develop second-source options where single-source positions expose the supply line to risk.
Develop relationships with internal stakeholders, understand their needs, and build procurement strategies aligned with business requirements.
Manage relationships with key suppliers, address potential 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, using 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 on supplier conduct, social and environmental responsibility, and health and safety.
Perform other duties as assigned.