Global Commodity Manager, Semiconductors

NVIDIA•Santa Clara, CA

1d•$168,000 - $322,000

About The Position

NVIDIA is looking for a Sr. Commodity Manager to join our Global Commodity Management Group. Ideal candidate will own strategic sourcing and commodity management of Semiconductor in Boards and Systems Supply Chain Group. This position develops, directs, and influences the global sourcing and commodity strategies that deliver significant value in the supply chain through sourcing strategies, supply assurance, component quality, and gross margin improvements.

Requirements

BS in EE, Business, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management (or equivalent experience).
Minimum of 8+ years experience in global commodity management and consistent record in running Semiconductor Supply Base
Comprehensive understanding of AI hardware architecture and how electrical components work cohesively in complex systems
Deep understanding of Power Semiconductor technology, market, manufacturing process, cost drivers and supply landscape
Ability to be innovative in issues related to strategic sourcing, supplier relations, supplier performance measurement system
Strong analytical skills such as cost modeling, quotation analysis, supplier selection and supply/demand analysis
Excellent negotiation and leadership skills in supplier management and contract negotiation.
Excellent communication and influencing skills dealing with supply base executives
High degree of integrity, initiative, and attention to detail in a collaborative environment

Nice To Haves

MBA Preferred
Technical experience to compliment strong program management skills is a plus

Responsibilities

Build cross-functional alignment with Hardware engineering to identify commodity sourcing strategies with the supply base capable of meeting NVIDIA business segment requirements for Boards and System Supply Chain.
Develop and handle supplier relationships and conduct business reviews that improve suppliers value, performance, and account investments through aligned roadmaps
Negotiate Master Service Agreement, cost reduction strategies and maintain lead-time, cost systems and split of business decisions
Accountable for component supply assurance and inventory flexibility programs that increase flexibility and minimize liabilities
Deliver a supplier risk management system, BOM risk reduction solutions, materials risk mitigation strategies and maintaining data integrity to ensure supply resiliency.
Resolve impediments to production readiness and to support in execution during production
Enable early supplier involvement to bring innovation from the industry to deliver innovation on SOL (Speed of Light) project schedules
Concentrated effort in NPI to achieve industry leading time-to-market, establishing supplier selection criteria, alternative suppliers, qualify new suppliers, be responsible for the RFQ process, and drive supplier selection in partnership with Engineering