Commodity Business Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing and managing Requests for Proposals/Quotes and coordinating the proposal and selection process including driving implementation of MSA/Contracts.

• Managing assigned suppliers/commodities on an on-going basis to ensure that the businesses needs for cost, delivery and quality are met.

• Identifying, negotiating with, selecting, contracting and managing the performance of suppliers for designated commodities or areas of spend.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for project delivery methods, costs and quality.

• Team up with engineering and quality to develop second source options where single source positions exposes the supply line to the company

• Developing strong relationships with internal stakeholders, understanding their needs and consulting with them to build quality procurement strategies aligned to business requirements.

• Managing and developing strong relationships with key suppliers, dealing with any potential issues and concerns, and attending regular meetings to ensure open communication.

• Develop and drive strategic goals while also completing tactical, working level tasks as required.

• Support NPI process with vendor evaluation and site selection

• Encourages and coordinates early supplier involvement in new products parts design using the suppliers’ expertise to optimize quality and manufacturability

• Plan, organize and execute Quarterly Business Reviews

• Provide procurement support for other strategic cross functional projects

• Ensuring that suppliers operate in full compliance with Mattson policies for supplier conduct on Social Environmental responsibility, Health and Safety policies.

• Other duties as assigned
  

Requirements:

• At least 7 years of working in the Semiconductor Equipment Industry

• Experience with working with global suppliers

• 5+ years of direct experience in commodity management

• Flexibility and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, very dynamic environment with a self- starter approach.

• Ability to segment and profile supply base to meet cost reduction objectives

• Proven success working on cross-functional projects, completing cost models, and negotiating.

• Ability to data mine and consolidate results to develop consumption trends, and future usage to generate risk buys, buffer inventories or risk buy recommendations

• Proven record in supply base consolidation through the usage of spend aggregation to optimize source usage

• Ability to quickly learn the nuances of new commodity or areas of spend e.g.

• A quick learner and team player, exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.