US Regional MRO Sourcing Commodity Manager
About The Position
The US Regional MRO Sourcing Commodity Manager is part of GlobalFoundries’ US Regional Sourcing team, a strategic procurement organization that supports competitive supply of high-quality materials, equipment, and parts to global manufacturing sites. The role supports a sustainable material supply chain at the right quality and quantity for internal users and drives execution of qualification projects to deliver strong performance. The manager develops and executes sourcing strategies for assigned commodity categories, serves as the regional sourcing contact for those commodities, and supports ongoing manufacturing operations and new product qualifications. The position leads supplier relationship and performance initiatives, commercial negotiations, supply-risk mitigation, and sourcing process improvements. It collaborates with regional and global teams to support cost savings, productivity, supply assurance, manufacturing ramps, capacity expansions, and technology transitions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Global Supply Management, Business, Political Science, Geography, or a relevant field of study.
- At least 3 years of relevant work experience.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Resourceful, self-starting approach with strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
- Experience building strong internal and external relationships.
- Demonstrated experience in change-management projects with measurable, positive business outcomes.
- Ability to use software tools, including Microsoft Office and Oracle, and learn business-specific software systems.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Global Supply Management, Business, or a relevant field of study.
- Experience negotiating and sourcing for high-volume manufacturing.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Work experience in the semiconductor or electronics industry.
- In-depth knowledge of semiconductor materials or capital equipment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodity categories to support business objectives, supply continuity, technology roadmaps, and cost competitiveness.
- Act as the primary regional sourcing point of contact for assigned commodities, supporting ongoing manufacturing operations and new product qualifications.
- Lead supplier relationship management, supplier development, and supplier performance improvement initiatives covering quality, delivery, cost, innovation, and service.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks through business continuity planning, capacity management, alternate-source development, and supplier risk monitoring.
- Partner with regional operations, engineering, planning, quality, finance, and global sourcing teams to understand operational requirements and execute cost savings, productivity, and risk-reduction initiatives.
- Lead commercial negotiations, contract updates, purchase agreement management, and resolution of supplier-related commercial issues.
- Lead sourcing initiatives and process improvements, including supplier onboarding, accounts payable issue resolution, system and process optimization, and procurement governance.
- Develop opportunities to introduce new suppliers, alternate products, and innovative solutions that improve supply assurance, cost performance, and operational effectiveness.
- Support manufacturing ramps, capacity expansions, and technology transitions by ensuring supplier readiness and material availability.
- Monitor commodity market trends, supplier financial health, industry developments, and geopolitical risks to identify opportunities and potential supply disruptions.
- Use sourcing tools, systems, analytics, and reporting to support data-driven decision-making and performance management.
- Partner with Global Commodity Management teams to align regional execution with global strategies and business KPI objectives.
- Perform activities safely and responsibly and support Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
