Commodity Manager

Intel Corporation • Hillsboro, OR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Role and Impact: Join Intel as a Commodity Manager and play a pivotal role in developing and executing sourcing strategies that drive supply chain excellence across Intel's global operations. This position is integral to ensuring Intel's ability to deliver innovative products to our customers by aligning supplier capabilities with our strategic and operational needs. Your expertise in market dynamics, supplier relationship management, and cost optimization will directly contribute to sustaining Intel's competitive edge in technology. In this high-impact role, you will collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to shape Intel's supply chain strategy for the future. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and implement innovative commodity strategies that align supplier capabilities with Intel's business objectives and technology roadmaps. - Drive supplier development through collaboration and innovation to provide sustainable, high-quality, cost-effective solutions. - Maintain deep knowledge of industry dynamics and market trends to proactively address upcoming supply chain needs. - Negotiate contracts that ensure predictable cost, quality, availability, and technology solutions, while adhering to procurement policies. - Manage supplier relationships to align with Intel's goals, including risk mitigation, cost reduction, and supplier performance improvement. - Lead periodic reviews of commodity sourcing strategies, adjusting to market conditions and business needs to ensure continuity and competitive advantage. - Partner with cross-functional teams, including finance and legal, to address commercial and contractual issues with suppliers. - Support sustainability and regulatory compliance initiatives, ensuring supplier adherence to Intel's standards. - Conduct analyses and provide insights to support critical decision-making, negotiations, and cost optimization. Professional traits required - Demonstrated ability to lead task force initiatives and supplier escalations to resolve constraints. - Strong interpersonal skills, with a focus on building relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels. - Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to address complex supply chain scenarios. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Art and Science, or a related field.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in procurement, supply chain management, or a related area.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Intel's global supply chain methodologies, systems, and capacity planning.
• Familiarity with sourcing and inventory management tools and processes.
• Proven expertise in supplier relationship management, financial analysis, contract negotiation, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis and market intelligence to support strategic sourcing decisions.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams to address supply chain challenges and optimize solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative commodity strategies that align supplier capabilities with Intel's business objectives and technology roadmaps.
• Drive supplier development through collaboration and innovation to provide sustainable, high-quality, cost-effective solutions.
• Maintain deep knowledge of industry dynamics and market trends to proactively address upcoming supply chain needs.
• Negotiate contracts that ensure predictable cost, quality, availability, and technology solutions, while adhering to procurement policies.
• Manage supplier relationships to align with Intel's goals, including risk mitigation, cost reduction, and supplier performance improvement.
• Lead periodic reviews of commodity sourcing strategies, adjusting to market conditions and business needs to ensure continuity and competitive advantage.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including finance and legal, to address commercial and contractual issues with suppliers.
• Support sustainability and regulatory compliance initiatives, ensuring supplier adherence to Intel's standards.
• Conduct analyses and provide insights to support critical decision-making, negotiations, and cost optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead task force initiatives and supplier escalations to resolve constraints.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a focus on building relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to address complex supply chain scenarios.

Benefits

• We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation.
• Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees