Global Commodity Manager

About GlobalFoundries
GlobalFoundries (GF) is one of the world’s leading semiconductor foundries and the only one with a truly global footprint spanning three continents. We manufacture complex, feature-rich integrated circuits that enable billions of electronic devices. At GF, we make things that matter — from the solutions that enable the way we live today, to the technologies that drive what’s possible for tomorrow. Join us in changing the industry that is changing the world. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Essential responsibilities:

• This role is to support sourcing and development of US onshore OSAT for Aerospace and Defense (A&D) customers

• Understand business requirements and market dynamics of global supply environment especially on A&D Market

• Develop and maintain collaborative business relationships with stakeholders

• Support Business Units on new business products technology development

• Travel as required to support all new business opportunities (25%) and executive meetings

• Independently develop and drive overall A&D Post Fab sourcing strategies with alignments from key stakeholders

• Manage key suppliers and stakeholders’ relationships

• Drive supplier performance improvement through regular EBR, QBR and MOR

• Assist direct manager to continuously improve and streamline team responsibilities and sourcing best practices

• Support executive presentation and regularly works with executives

• Lead complex, strategic and business critical projects or initiatives.

• Initiate, analyze, and plan annual cost reduction activities        

• Review new RFQ cost, and lead negotiations as required to help our customers win

• Negotiate master purchase agreements, service contracts, consignment agreements, joint development agreements, scope of work and any other contracts required under his/her commodities

• Own overall Business Continuity Plan and improvement actions

• Develop, implement, and communicate company policies and sourcing procedures

• Review and approve high-value purchase orders for completeness and compliance with company requirements

• Ensure 100% compliance to GlobalFoundries SOP

• Work on other projects and/or assignments as needed

Other Responsibilities:

Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Required qualifications:

Candidates with below aptitudes will excel in this job scope with exciting career progression opportunities:

• Education – bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

• 10 years working experience with a minimum of 5 years of working experience in sourcing/commodity management, contract negotiations, supplier relationship management, business strategy, contract manufacturing / outsourcing, and continuous process improvement

• Prior work experience in semiconductor assembly and test environment is a bonus

• Experienced working in a global team setup

• Highly independent and resourceful

• Highly positive

• Proven negotiation skills

• Creative problem solver

• Competence in complex data analysis, Excel and PowerPoint skills

• Good knowledge of business contracts

• Flexibility to attend night calls as business requires

• Able to travel at short notice

• Willingness to apply for, obtain and maintain a USG (United States Government) personnel security clearance at the required level

GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard.

As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities.

All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.

Expected Salary Range

The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.