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Role Summary
The Global Commodity Manager (GCM) Tech Vendor Sourcing is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies across key technology commodities (e.g., GPU, NIC, Storage, RAID, FC, Switch, AOC/Transceivers) to support server and infrastructure business growth. The role drives supplier management, cost competitiveness, and supply continuity while aligning with business, engineering, and finance stakeholders globally.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Sourcing Supplier Management
- Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for assigned technology commodities.
- Lead commercial negotiations, LTAs, and cost optimization initiatives with key suppliers (e.g., NVIDIA, AMD, Broadcom, Intel, etc.).
- Manage supplier relationships, performance, and executive engagement.
- Cost Commercial Leadership
- Drive cost reduction, rebate programs, and total cost of ownership (TCO) improvements.
- Lead pricing negotiations, should-cost analysis, and market benchmarking.
- Support budget planning, forecast alignment, and financial impact analysis.
- Supply Business Continuity
- Ensure supply assurance and risk mitigation across global programs and product lifecycles.
- Manage allocation, buy-ahead/LTB strategies, and EOL transitions.
- Collaborate with operations and planning teams on supply-demand alignment.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Engineering, Product, Finance, and Operations to support new product introductions (NPI) and platform strategies.
- Provide sourcing input for technology roadmaps and supplier selection.
- Support executive reviews with data-driven insights and recommendations.
- Governance Compliance
- Lead contract management, compliance, and internal approval processes.
- Ensure alignment with corporate procurement policies and global trade regulations.
Success Metrics
- Cost savings and cost avoidance delivery
- Supplier performance and continuity of supply
- Commercial terms improvement (pricing, rebates, flexibility)
- Support for revenue growth and new technology adoption
- Stakeholder satisfaction and cross-functional alignment
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