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Senior CPU / FPGA Commodity Manager

Remote, United States

About NetApp

NetApp is the intelligent data infrastructure company, turning a world of disruption into opportunity for every customer. No matter the data type, workload or environment, we help our customers identify and realize new business possibilities. And it all starts with our people.

If this sounds like something you want to be part of, NetApp is the place for you. You can help bring new ideas to life, approaching each challenge with fresh eyes. Of course, you won't be doing it alone. At NetApp, we're all about asking for help when we need it, collaborating with others, and partnering across the organization - and beyond.

Job summary

The CPU/FPGA Commodity Manager at NetApp will be critical in impacting NetApp’s gross margin performance and influencing NetApp’s storage technology roadmap and sourcing strategies. In this role with high executive visibility, the CPU/FPGA commodity manager will lead the procurement of NetApp’s highest spend commodity. The CPU/FPGA Commodity Manager will be working closely with Engineering, Product Management, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to generate sourcing/procurement strategies that are aligned with NetApp’s broader corporate goals while also considering the complex dynamics related to the technology requirement of the storage market and supply base.

Job requirements

The CPU/FPGA commodity manager will:

Manage the CPU/FPGA supply base; including owning the supplier relationships with both current and perspective suppliers, ensuring appropriate executive engagement, and executing daily and cyclical operational activities entailed with the CPU/FPGA commodity.
Be a subject matter expert in the CPU/FPGA market and its supply base. The individual should be able to generate point of views on vendors and market trends.
Hold a technical understanding of CPU/FPGA technologies to derive the relationship between roadmap choices and business outcomes.
Craft sourcing & procurement strategies by collaborating with Product Management, Engineering, Supply Chain and Finance teams and working through competing priorities.
Influence internal and external engineering, product management and marketing teams on roadmap decisions to target NetApp business-critical needs such as supply continuity and competitive cost structures.
Capable of presenting and proficiently communicating with executives, including C-Staff, regularly.
Conduct cost and volume analysis considering complex tradeoffs and highlighting risks to generate recommendations on multi-million dollar purchases.
Negotiate best-in-class pricing and legals terms via agreements such as MSA/MPA, SOW, LTA, LOA, NDA, IP Dev Agreements.
Be the expert for commercial items with your suppliers and products they sell and/or could sell to NetApp.

Education

Supply Chain Management, Procurement or Engineering equivalent technical degree. An advanced degree or MBA is preferred.
A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in procurement for a technology company or account management/marketing working for a leading memory/storage semiconductor company is preferred.
The ideal candidate is strong analytically, is a master negotiator, possesses practical communication skills and works well under pressure.
Demonstrated track record working with key suppliers in the semiconductor industry.
Proven track record of complex problem solving that required strong analytical and negotiation skills.
Highly skilled with PowerPoint and Excel. Power BI is a plus.

Compensation:
The target salary range for this position is 153,000 - 227,700 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO), various Leave options, Performance-Based Incentives, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s), with all offerings subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. Benefits may vary by country and region, and further details will be provided as part of the recruitment process.

At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.

Why NetApp?

We are all about helping customers turn challenges into business opportunity. It starts with bringing new thinking to age-old problems, like how to use data most effectively to run better - but also to innovate. We tailor our approach to the customer's unique needs with a combination of fresh thinking and proven approaches.

We enable a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time per year to volunteer with their favorite organizations. We provide comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans for you and your family. We offer educational assistance, legal services, and access to discounts. Finally, we provide financial savings programs to help you plan for your future.

If you want to help us build knowledge and solve big problems, let's talk.

Submitting an application

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