commodity manager

Lam Research

<div><div><div><div>Requisition ID</div><div><b>
191601</b></div></div><div><div>
Date posted</div><div><b>
11/07/2025</b></div></div><div><div>
Work Location Model</div><div><b>
On-site Flex</b></div></div><div><div>
Work Location</div><div><b>
Tualatin-OR</b></div></div><div><div>
Work Country</div><div><b>
United States</b></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
The group you&rsquo;ll be a part of</b></h2>
</div><div><p>
We are a company comprised of people who work hard, deliver outstanding results and maintain a sense of humor during even the most challenging times. This is truly a rare opportunity. Lam Research is a market leader where our core values are not just words on the back of your badge. Given the criticality of this role to Lam Research's success, this philosophy starts with you.</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
The impact you&rsquo;ll make</b></h2>
</div><div><p>
At Lam, as a Strategic Commodity Manager, you play a crucial role in managing industry suppliers. You&rsquo;ll develop and implement commodity strategies, align development deliverables, benchmark suppliers, negotiate agreements, and resolve delivery, cost, and production challenges. Navigating a highly visible and dynamic environment, your strategic expertise in implementing initiatives will support commodity availability, quality, and cost to maintain Lam's reliability and competitive edge.</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
What you&rsquo;ll do</b></h2>
</div><div><p>
The Strategic Commodity Manager is responsible for performing industry research and monitoring global business environments in order to develop, align, and execute strategic commodity plans for our Global Supply Chain. The position will help the company achieve future success in best quality, delivery, cost, and differentiation in commodities such as: Electro-static chucks, Coatings, Performance Materials, Showerheads, and Pedestal space. This position is multifaceted and requires leadership to guide the rest of the adjacent supply chain teams within our matrix organization.</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Who we&rsquo;re looking for</b></h2>
</div><div><ul><li>Represent global supply chain strategic commodity management to develop and align sourcing strategies of critical parts sourcing with volume suppliers and set supplier categorization.</li><li>
Recommend supply chain strategies for critical commodities/ technologies to the extent of partnerships and beyond.</li><li>
Work cross-functionally with product management, engineering and product group teams on key roadmap objectives &amp; technology developments within our supply chain.</li><li>
Develop and maintain supplier core competencies to support local/global business requirements.</li><li>
Develop, own and actively manage business and supply/ demand continuity plans.</li><li>
Negotiate contracts such as IP agreements as well as volume purchase agreements and identify/ execute on pricing inflection points.</li><li>
Manage Lam liabilities at suppliers through claims and balance sheet review processes.</li><li>
Establish fair value of part costs and actively negotiate or structure space to maintain fair value.</li><li>
Develop and own execution of cost savings plans including alternate sourcing, restructuring the supply chain, and design-based savings projects in partnership with our engineering teams.</li><li>
Support/improve supplier performance through supplier scorecard and quarterly based review processes.</li><li>
Encourage and coordinate early supplier involvement on new product designs using the suppliers&rsquo; expertise to optimize quality, cos and manufacturability.</li><li>
Lead/ support cross-functional commodity management teams to ensure strategic and executional alignment.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Preferred qualifications</b></h2>
</div><div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related with 12 years of experience; or 8 years and a Master&rsquo;s degree; or a PhD with 5 years experience; or equivalent experience.</li><li>
Excellent written/oral communication skills with ability to communicate cross-functionally and with various levels of the organization including executives.</li><li>
Possess strong leadership skills including Team Facilitation, Project Management, and Motivation.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems with scalable and repeatable results.</li><li>
Exhibits attention to detail, sense of urgency, and ability to prioritize when presented with multiple tasks in fast paced environment.</li><li>
Travel required up to 25%; domestic and international.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Our commitment</b></h2>
</div><div><div><p>
We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.</p></div><p></p><div><p><br>
Lam Research (&quot;Lam&quot; or the &quot;Company&quot;) is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.</p></div><p></p><div><p><i><br>
Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories &ndash; On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. &lsquo;On-site Flex&rsquo; you&rsquo;ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. &lsquo;Virtual Flex&rsquo; you&rsquo;ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.</i></p><p>
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</p></div></div></div><p><b>Our Perks and Benefits</b></p><p><br>
At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That&rsquo;s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.</p></div></div></div>

Strategic Commodity Manager

Google

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Minimum qualifications:</b></h3><ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in a Technical or Engineering field or equivalent practical experience.</li>
<li>7 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management.</li>
<li>Experience in commodity management or sourcing within the optical transceivers or transmission category, including agreement negotiation and supplier development.</li></ul><br>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Preferred qualifications:</b></h3><ul>
<li>MBA or Master's degree in a Technical or Engineering field.</li>
<li>4 years of experience in Optics manufacturing and optical supply chain processes, and strategic business planning and execution.</li>
<li>Experience with data center, networking and optics commodities.</li>
<li>Experience with spreadsheet software, SQL, and scripting.</li>
<li>Experience with new and evolving optics technologies in the data center space.</li>
<li><div><div>Experience with optical transceiver manufacturing processes.</div></div></li>
</ul><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About the job</b></h2><p>
Commodity Managers work with Engineering teams to make sure Google has the supplies and equipment to put into production the innovative products coming from our Engineering teams. As a Commodity Manager, you use your wide industry knowledge and strategic supplier relationships to optimize our total cost of ownership for our global - and growing - infrastructure. The scale at which Google operates means that savings on just one piece of hardware can have a huge impact on Google's bottom line.</p>
<p>
As the Commodity Manager within the optics management team, you will define and execute Google's sourcing strategy and supplier management for optical technologies. You will act as a key liaison with engineering teams working on New Product Introduction (NPI). You will also work with planning teams to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of materials. Your responsibilities include ensuring adequate manufacturing capacity based on dynamic forecasts, implementing effective risk mitigation strategies to ensure supplier assurance, and collaborating with procurement teams to secure optimal pricing and delivery at scale. You will also work with cross-functional partners to drive quality objectives and manage both tactical and strategic issues concurrently, directly supporting the growth of Google's cloud infrastructure.</p><p>
The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what&rsquo;s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.
</p><p>We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.</p><p>
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $147,000-$216,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.</p><p>
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.</p></div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Responsibilities</b></h2><ul>
<li>Manage multiple projects and suppliers, negotiating a variety of agreements, from statements of work to master supply agreements, to secure favorable pricing and terms.<br>
</li>
<li>Lead cross-functional teams through the supplier selection process for new platforms and partner with key stakeholders to develop and execute strategies that balance innovation, time-to-market, cost, quality, and delivery.<br>
</li>
<li>Oversee the operational aspects of the supply chain, including managing schedules, capacity, and supply chain flexibility. Communicate status and risks to management, ensuring continuous improvement.<br>
</li>
<li>Mitigate supply chain risks and measure partner performance through regular business reviews to ensure quality and continuous improvement.<br>
</li>
<li>Maintain a high level of industry expertise, keeping current on supplier and market conditions to inform sourcing strategies and negotiations.</li>
</ul></div>Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.</div>

Commodity Manager, Optics

Confidential

<div>
 <p>
  Are you passionate about global commodity markets and strategic procurement? Join our team at a leading milling company as a
  <strong>
   Strategic Sourcing Commodity Manager
  </strong>
  and help shape the future of agricultural sourcing.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  As a
  <strong>
   Strategic Sourcing Commodity Manager
  </strong>
  , you will lead sourcing strategies for key agricultural commodities including wheat, yellow corn, soybean, and animal bran. Your mission: ensure supply security at optimal cost, quality, and sustainability standards.
 </p>
 <p>
  This role is central to achieving operational excellence, profitability, and resilient supply chain continuity in the milling industry.
 </p>
 <p>
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 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Key Responsibilities
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Monitor global/local commodity markets and analyze trends.
  </li>
  <li>
   Develop long-term sourcing strategies aligned with company goals.
  </li>
  <li>
   Build strategic supplier partnerships and manage contracts.
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead negotiations and ensure compliance with trade regulations.
  </li>
  <li>
   Collaborate across logistics, finance, and quality teams.
  </li>
  <li>
   Manage budgets, forecasts, and risk mitigation strategies.
  </li>
  <li>
   Implement digital tools for procurement transparency.
  </li>
  <li>
   Conduct supplier audits and sustainability assessments.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
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 <p>
  <strong>
   Qualifications
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   5+ years in strategic sourcing or commodity trading &mdash; ideally in the food or milling industry.
  </li>
  <li>
   Deep knowledge of global grain markets and logistics.
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  </li>
  <li>
   ERP (SAP/Oracle) and data tools (Excel, Power BI) proficiency.
  </li>
  <li>
   Fluent in both English &amp; Arabic.
  </li>
 </ul>
</div>


Strategic Sourcing Commodity Manager

Vertiv

<div><p><b>POSITION SUMMARY
</b></p><p>The Procurement Commodity Manager will lead strategic sourcing and procurement activities for capital expenditures (Capex) and facilities-related projects, managing an annual spend of $50&ndash;100M. Reporting into Americas Indirect Procurement, this role is responsible for identifying, negotiating, and executing Capex initiatives across manufacturing sites in the Americas. Success in this role requires strong cross-functional collaboration to meet aggressive cost and timing targets in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.<br>
</p><p></p><p><b>RESPONSIBILITIES
</b></p><ul><li>Lead cross-functional category teams to develop and maintain strategic sourcing plans for Capex and facilities-related procurement within the Americas region.
</li><li>Own long-term planning and continuous improvement initiatives for assigned spend categories, ensuring alignment with business goals.
</li><li>Develop and execute sourcing, negotiation, and contracting strategies that support category objectives and deliver measurable value.
</li><li>Utilize spend analytics, market intelligence, and cost modeling to identify high-impact opportunities that drive cost savings, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation.
</li><li>Establish and maintain Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) or Total Landed Cost models in collaboration with key stakeholders.
</li><li>Deliver improvements in cost, cash flow, quality, and risk across assigned categories.
</li><li>Collaborate with global Indirect Procurement colleagues in a matrixed environment to ensure alignment and leverage global synergies.
</li><li>Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across manufacturing sites to support project execution and strategic value delivery.
</li><li>Manage preferred supplier relationships with a &ldquo;plan for every partner&rdquo; approach to ensure performance, continuity, and competitive pricing.
</li><li>Act as the category owner, partnering closely with value stream teams to enhance procurement performance and reduce friction for internal customers.
</li></ul><p><b>QUALIFICATIONS
</b></p><ul><li>At least 4 years of experience in a Procurement-related role, preferable in Category Management.
</li><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree Industrial Engineering, International Business or related
</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills
</li><li>Strong project management skills
</li><li>Analytical Skills
</li><li>Good technical knowledge of Procurement/Sourcing
</li><li>Good influencing, negotiation, and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset
</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
</li><li>Preferred, but not required:
<ul><li>Procurement related job in manufacturing company
</li><li>Experience with procurement of manufacturing production equipment.
</li></ul></li>Preferred Bilingual (English/Spanish)<br>
<li>
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED
</b></p><ul><li>10%
</li></ul><p><b>OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: </b>Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity &amp; Inclusion.
</p><p><b><i>OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
</i></b></p><ul><li><i>Customer Focus
</i></li><li><i>Operational Excellence
</i></li><li><i>High-Performance Culture
</i></li><li><i>Innovation
</i></li><li><i>Financial Strength
</i></li></ul><p><b><i>OUR BEHAVIORS
</i></b></p><ul><li><i>Own It
</i></li><li><i>Act With Urgency
</i></li><li><i>Foster a Customer-First Mindset
</i></li><li><i>Think Big and Execute
</i></li><li><i>Lead by Example
</i></li><li><i>Drive Continuous Improvement
</i></li><li><i>Learn and Seek Out Development
</i></li><li><i>Promote transparent &amp; Open Communication
</i></li></ul><p><i>At Vertiv, we&rsquo;re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.
</i></p><p><i>Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. </i><i>We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to </i><i>help.join@vertivco.com </i><i>. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company&rsquo;s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers
</i></p><p><b><i>Work Authorization
</i></b></p><p><i>No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.</i></p></div><p></p>

Commodity Manager (CAPEX)

<div><div><div><div>Requisition ID</div><div><b>
187547</b></div></div><div><div>
Date posted</div><div><b>
11/19/2025</b></div></div><div><div>
Work Location Model</div><div><b>
On-site Flex</b></div></div><div><div>
Work Location</div><div><b>
Bangalore-IN-Bangalore</b></div></div><div><div>
Work Country</div><div><b>
India</b></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
The Group You&rsquo;ll Be A Part Of</b></h2></div><p></p><div><p><br>
The Global Operations Group brings information systems, facilities, supply chain, logistics, and high-volume manufacturing together to drive the engine of our global business operations. We help Lam deliver industry-leading solutions with speed and efficiency, while actively supporting the resilient and profitable growth of Lam's business.</p></div></div><p></p><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
The Impact You&rsquo;ll Make</b></h2>
</div><div><p>
At Lam, as a Strategic Commodity Manager, you play a crucial role in managing industry suppliers. You&rsquo;ll develop and implement commodity strategies, align development deliverables, benchmark suppliers, negotiate agreements, and resolve delivery, cost, and production challenges. Navigating a highly visible and dynamic environment, your strategic expertise in implementing initiatives will support commodity availability, quality, and cost to maintain Lam's reliability and competitive edge.</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
What You&rsquo;ll Do</b></h2>
</div></div><div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Who We&rsquo;re Looking For</b></h2>
</div><div><ul><li>Bachelor degree or equivalent is required with 2- 4 years of supervisory experience.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Preferred Qualifications</b></h2>
</div></div><div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Our Commitment</b></h2></div><p></p><div><p><br>
We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.</p><p>
Lam Research (&quot;Lam&quot; or the &quot;Company&quot;) is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.</p><p><i>
Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories &ndash; On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. &lsquo;On-site Flex&rsquo; you&rsquo;ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. &lsquo;Virtual Flex&rsquo; you&rsquo;ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.</i></p></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Strategic Commodity Manager, Program Lead

Gates Corporation

<div>
 <strong>
  Essential Duties And Responsibilities
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   The responsibilities of the role are to develop &amp; qualify new components, processes and suppliers, supporting issues with current production, out sourcing, increase capacity, and auditing suppliers to ensure process conformance. Make all necessary coordination between departments to ensure flawless launches with suppliers.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 The assigned territories include Fluid Power businesses in India. The specific responsibilities will fall into three primary areas:
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 <br/>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Responsible for all matters related to cost of supply for assigned categories. Establish and implement strategies and lead procurement activities (sourcing events, negotiations, data analysis, projects, contract lifecycle management, supplier development and selection, data management, etc.) to optimize costs, working capital, and terms; and minimize financial and operational risCoordinate with Stakeholders for all Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) for child Parts.
  </li>
  <li>
   Assure material flow of assigned categories into respective Gates sites. Responsible for supplier performance, capacity, and to develop poor performing suppliers. Implement and maintain KPIs to monitor and improve performance of managed supply base. Conduct recurring business reviews with assigned suppliers. Ensure suppliers are compliant to Gates supply agreements and requirements.
  </li>
  <li>
   Build stakeholder alignment to support initiatives. Identify and develop suppliers to support new product development.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 Keys to Success
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 <ul>
  <li>
   Lead with an outside in mindset to place customers in the center of everything we do.
  </li>
  <li>
   Exemplify Gates ethics and core values to develop talents with right skills, knowledge and behavior,
  </li>
  <li>
   Advocate reward for performance to drive accountability for sustainable growth
  </li>
  <li>
   Design a contemporary and innovative learning environment to attract diverse talent pool.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 Supervisory Responsibilities
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 <ul>
  <li>
   The incumbent reports to The incumbent reports to Director Sourcing, East Asia &amp; India and support him in all day to day operations to achieve the business objectives of the company.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Requirements And Preferred Skills
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   This person must have at least 10 years hands on experience in Sourcing Area.
  </li>
  <ul>
   <li>
    Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical)
   </li>
   <li>
    Total work experience of 12 years
   </li>
  </ul>
 </ul>
</div>


Commodity Manager (Indirect Materials/Resale)

<div>
 <strong>
  Job Description
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <strong>
  Job Description: Commodity Manager &ndash;Switch Gear / IMS / End-to-End Solution Power (V-Pulse)
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <strong>
  About The Role
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Commodity Manager to join our dynamic procurement team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for Greenfield and Container data Centre project /Switch gear supply chain setup along with all Electrical products required in Data Centre project. You will play a key role in ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of high-quality Electrical components to support our company's growth and innovation.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Key Responsibilities
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Sourcing Strategy Development for procurement of Data Centre region wise supply chain.
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience and proven track record of commodity handling for MEP Work contracts (Electrical, IBMS, CAC(Cold Aisle Containment), Civil , Container, Switchgear , Electrical Panel)
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience min 8-10 years in similar field.
  </li>
  <li>
   Exposure about India landscape and Suppliers footprint in Electrical Commodity.
  </li>
  <li>
   Preferably work in a project-based business environment.
  </li>
  <li>
   Preferably work under High mix low volume business environment.
  </li>
  <li>
   Global mindset with strong local knowledge.
  </li>
  <li>
   Conduct market research and analysis to identify and qualify potential suppliers.
  </li>
  <li>
   Develop and implement competitive sourcing strategies, benchmarking, including e-sourcing ,e-RFQs, negotiations, and contract awards.
  </li>
  <li>
   Identify and evaluate new technologies and suppliers to ensure a competitive advantage.
  </li>
  <li>
   Supplier Relationship Management.
  </li>
  <li>
   Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
  </li>
  <li>
   Monitor supplier performance and address any quality, delivery, or cost-related issues.
  </li>
  <li>
   Collaborate with suppliers to drive continuous improvement in quality, cost, and delivery.
  </li>
  <li>
   Contract Management.
  </li>
  <li>
   Negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers, ensuring compliance with all relevant terms and conditions.
  </li>
  <li>
   Monitor contract performance and identify any potential risks or issues.
  </li>
  <li>
   Cost Management.
  </li>
  <li>
   Identify and implement cost-reduction initiatives, such as value engineering and supplier consolidation, Resourcing.
  </li>
  <li>
   Track and analyze commodity prices and market trends.
  </li>
  <li>
   Develop and implement strategies to mitigate supply chain risks and ensure cost competitiveness.
  </li>
  <li>
   Supply Chain Optimization:
  </li>
  <li>
   Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Product , engineering, operations, logistics) to optimize the supply chain.
  </li>
  <li>
   Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure timely delivery of materials to support production schedules.
  </li>
  <li>
   Integrate sustainability considerations into all sourcing decisions.
  </li>
  <li>
   Work with suppliers to promote responsible sourcing practices and reduce environmental impact.
  </li>
  <li>
   Data Analysis and Reporting.
  </li>
  <li>
   Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), such as cost, quality, and delivery etc.
  </li>
  <li>
   Prepare regular reports on sourcing activities and performance.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Qualifications
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
  </li>
  <li>
   10+ years of experience in commodity management, procurement or related field.
  </li>
  <li>
   Proven experience in sourcing and managing Electrical components.
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong understanding of Material/ Metal technologies and market trends.
  </li>
  <li>
   Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  </li>
  <li>
   Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools.
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) preferred.
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment preferred.
  </li>
  <li>
   CDCP certification candidate preferrable
   <br/>
   <br/>
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  Skills
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   Strategic Sourcing
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   Supplier Negotiation
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   Contract Management
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   Market Analysis
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   Cost Reduction
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   Supply Chain Optimization
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   Data Analysis
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   Communication &amp; Collaboration
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   Project Management
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  About The Team
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 Work Authorization
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 No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
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 Equal Opportunity Employer
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 We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.
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Strategic Sourcing Manager

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