Sr Commodity Manager

Pure Storage•Santa Clara, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re in an unbelievably exciting area of tech and are fundamentally reshaping the data storage industry. Here, you lead with innovative thinking, grow along with us, and join the smartest team in the industry. This type of work—work that changes the world—is what the tech industry was founded on. So, if you're ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark, come join us. As a Senior Commodity Manager, you will architect and execute global sourcing strategies that safeguard our supply continuity while driving competitive cost advantages. You will act as a strategic bridge between R&D, Finance, and Manufacturing to ensure our hardware innovations are supported by a world-class supplier ecosystem. By leading high-stakes negotiations and mitigating geopolitical risks, you play a pivotal role in maintaining the operational agility that defines our market leadership.

Requirements

Deep professional experience in global sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, specifically focused on navigating complex commodity markets and technical hardware components.
Proven ability to lead high-pressure negotiations and build consensus among internal stakeholders and external executive leadership to achieve favorable business outcomes.
Proficiency in using data-driven insights, ERP systems, and financial modeling to forecast market trends, manage inventory levels, and drive strategic decision-making.
A track record of guiding cross-functional teams and mentoring colleagues to foster a culture of continuous improvement and supply chain excellence.

Responsibilities

Design and implement multi-year commodity roadmaps that align with product lifecycles, ensuring we secure the highest quality components at the best total cost of ownership.
Cultivate executive-level partnerships with global suppliers to drive innovation, performance, and transparency, moving beyond transactional procurement to create long-term value.
Proactively analyze market dynamics and geopolitical trends to develop contingency plans, ensuring our production remains insulated from global supply chain disruptions.
Collaborate early in the design phase with Engineering and Product Management to influence material selection, ensuring "design-for-supply" principles are met for new product launches.
Lead complex negotiations and cost-reduction initiatives to meet annual savings targets and improve gross margins across the enterprise.