Commodity Manager

We are seeking an experienced Commodity Manager / NPI Lead to support sourcing, supplier engagement, new product introduction (NPI), and supply continuity for large-scale infrastructure and hardware programs. The individual will work closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Planning, Operations, Manufacturing Partners, and Strategic Suppliers to ensure component availability, cost competitiveness, and successful execution of hardware lifecycle initiatives. Responsibilities • Develop sourcing, supplier engagement, and commodity management plans for key hardware components and subsystems.

• Monitor industry trends, component availability, technology transitions, and market conditions to support business planning and sourcing decisions.

• Manage supplier relationships and drive alignment on demand forecasts, production readiness, supply commitments, and performance objectives.

• Lead commercial discussions involving pricing analysis, cost optimization opportunities, and long-term supply strategies.

• Partner with engineering teams during product introduction phases to ensure component readiness, qualification support, and manufacturing ramp execution.

• Identify supply risks, capacity constraints, and material shortages; develop mitigation strategies to ensure uninterrupted product availability.

• Support lifecycle management activities including product refreshes, technology migrations, and end-of-life transitions.

• Drive supplier performance improvements related to quality, delivery, responsiveness, and operational excellence.

• Collaborate with planning, operations, finance, and manufacturing teams to improve forecast accuracy, inventory efficiency, and deployment readiness.

• Develop executive-level reports and communicate supply, cost, quality, and business risks to key stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related discipline.

• 5+ years of experience in commodity management, strategic sourcing, supplier management, hardware procurement, or infrastructure supply chain functions.

• Experience managing supplier relationships within hardware, semiconductor, storage, compute, networking, or technology manufacturing environments

. • Strong understanding of component sourcing, supply planning, demand forecasting, and supplier performance management.

• Experience supporting hardware development programs, product introductions, or engineering-driven sourcing initiatives.

• Proven negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities.

• Strong analytical skills with experience evaluating cost, supply, inventory, and operational risks.

• Experience working in cross-functional environments involving Engineering, Operations, Planning, Finance, and external suppliers.

• Experience supporting compute, storage, networking, or data center infrastructure programs.

• Knowledge of semiconductor, memory, storage, or server ecosystem dynamics.

• Experience working with contract manufacturers, OEM/ODM partners, or global supplier networks.

• Exposure to ERP, PLM, sourcing, or supply chain planning platforms.

• Strong presentation and executive communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple programs and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Skills

• Commodity Management • Strategic Sourcing • Supplier Relationship Management • NPI / Product Lifecycle Management • Supply Planning • Cost Optimization • Risk Mitigation • Cross-Functional Leadership • Negotiation & Commercial Management • Infrastructure Hardware Ecosystem