Commodity Manager

Job Description:

At Intel, we are at the forefront of innovation, driving technological advancements that shape the future. As a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing, we are committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions that empower businesses and individuals worldwide. Our diverse and inclusive work environment fosters creativity and collaboration, enabling our employees to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Category Manager to support Intel’s IT stakeholders across the IT Software and Cloud landscape.  This role will require extensive experience in strategic sourcing, category management, supplier management, leading RFP’s/supplier selections and contract negotiations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops and executes commodity strategies, as well as drives supplier development through innovation and collaboration.
• Maintains advanced knowledge of industry and market dynamics, and knowledge of commodities to drive supply chain solutions ahead of Intel’s needs.
• Leverages and applies strong understanding of contracting and negotiating, risk mitigation, and supplier relationship management to manage supplier relationships and provide sustainable cost, quality, availability, and technology solutions with adherence to procurement policies.
• Owns relationships and coordinates purchasing activities with cross functional teams to acquire materials and services in a cost effective and timely manner.
• Ensures that the respective commodity meets the business demand and cost requirements necessary for Intel to develop great products/services for its customers.
• Works closely with partner teams and suppliers to define standard and custom product requirements, influence design decisions to meet desired product/service demand and fulfil the business objective.
• Works with partner teams to capture commodity requirements and understand how design can influence cost and give feedback.
• Conducts periodic executive reviews of commodity sourcing strategy in partnership with internal teams/customers to shape strategic business objectives and account investments through aligned roadmaps.
• Reviews and pivots sourcing strategy when required in response to changing market conditions and develops mitigation plans to ensure business continuity.
• Works closely with finance/legal to resolve disputes with suppliers/internal partners.
• Leads sustainability and regulatory compliance and ensures suppliers comply with Intel’s business processes.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to drive supply chain optimization, understand affordability, set cost targets and define cost reduction roadmaps through detailed understanding of supplier’s financial targets, business objectives, and margins.

As a successful candidate, you must possess:

• Strong understanding of contracting, negotiating, risk mitigation, and supplier relationship management.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proven skills to influence design decisions and drive strategic business objectives.
• Skills to adapt to changing market conditions and develop mitigation plans to ensure business continuity.

Qualifications:

You must possess the minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. This position is not eligible for Intel’s immigration sponsorship.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM, business administration, industrial engineering, economics, supply chain or related field of study
• 3+ years of relevant experience in sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in supply chain or related field of study.

8+ years of:

• Previous experience in SW category supplier management/SW contract negotiation.
• Relevant experience in sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier management.