Full-Time

Commodity Business Manager

Updated on 8/20/2026

Halo Industries

Halo Industries

51-200 employees

SiC wafers for high-voltage power electronics

Compensation Overview

$140k - $160k/yr

+ Stock Option Plan + Annual Bonus Plan

Santa Clara, CA, USA

In Person

Some domestic and international travel may be required, up to 10%.

Bachelor's

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Required Skills
NetSuite
Market Research
ERP
Supply Chain Management

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Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Business, or a related field is required.
  • At least 8 years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or supply chain within the semiconductor, capital equipment, or advanced materials industries is required.
  • Proficiency reading engineering drawings and understanding technical specifications for raw materials and equipment components is required.
  • Experience with complex cost modeling, should-cost analysis, and total cost of ownership evaluations is required.
  • Experience using enterprise resource planning systems such as NetSuite and product lifecycle management software such as Arena is required.
  • Direct experience in the semiconductor or related high-tech industries is required.
  • Direct experience supporting new product introductions, including supplier selection and qualification for engineering prototypes, is required.
  • The role is full-time and primarily onsite at the Santa Clara, California office.
  • The ability to travel domestically and internationally, up to 10%, may be required.
Responsibilities
  • Create and execute comprehensive, multi-year sourcing strategies for raw materials and capital equipment sub-components.
  • Monitor global market conditions, raw material indices, and geopolitical factors affecting semiconductor and supply chains.
  • Conduct market research and analysis to identify technology trends, evaluate supplier capabilities, and identify global risks within assigned commodity categories.
  • Identify, qualify, and onboard primary and secondary suppliers to mitigate risk and eliminate single points of failure.
  • Lead complex negotiations for Master Supply Agreements, Statements of Work, and pricing contracts.
  • Conduct quarterly business reviews with key suppliers to evaluate quality, cost, delivery, and innovation performance.
  • Work with suppliers to align manufacturing capacity with long-term production forecasts and equipment build schedules.
  • Research, select, and manage strategic suppliers; conduct performance reviews, monitor quality and delivery key performance indicators, and negotiate contracts.
  • Partner with research and development and the new product introduction team during new-tool design to ensure design for manufacturability and supply chain viability.
  • Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to identify value analysis and value engineering opportunities and reduce bill of materials costs.
  • Serve as the primary contact for critical supply shortages, leading cross-functional task forces to resolve bottlenecks and prevent production downtime.
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, New Product Introduction, and Finance teams to align commodity strategies with business objectives, production schedules, and product design phases.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance end-to-end supply chain processes, reduce lifecycle costs, and mitigate risks.
Desired Qualifications
  • Advanced negotiation skills with a history of executing favorable long-term contracts in volatile markets.
  • Experience developing and executing long-term global commodity sourcing strategies for specialized materials or capital equipment components.
  • Familiarity with global supply chain complexity, geopolitical factors, and risk mitigation planning.
  • Experience with compliance-driven procurement for automotive or IATF 16949.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

Halo Industries produces silicon carbide (SiC) wafers using proprietary laser-based tools and processing technologies. These wafers enable the fabrication of efficient high-voltage power electronics used in sustainable electrification, including electric vehicles and renewable energy systems. The wafers are sold to semiconductor device manufacturers (B2B), and their production is designed to be more material-, energy-, and water-efficient, reducing manufacturing waste and resource use. What sets Halo Industries apart is its combination of laser-based wafer processing and a strong focus on sustainability and efficiency, aiming to deliver high-performance SiC wafers to power electronics manufacturers. The company’s goal is to support the electrification transition by supplying high-quality SiC wafers that improve manufacturing efficiency and enable advanced, energy-efficient power devices.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$80M

Headquarters

Palo Alto, California

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • July 2024 Series B raised $80 million from USIT, 8VC, and SAIC.
  • 2026 job posts seek HVM leaders, showing active factory scale-up in Santa Clara.
  • Halo's 2025 careers page still recruits laser, optics, and control-systems specialists.

What critics are saying

  • Halo depends on one wafering platform; any yield miss destroys customer trust by 2027.
  • Competitors like Wolfspeed and Coherent already ship SiC volume at scale.
  • If HVM ramp slips, Halo burns 2024 capital before repeatable unit economics.

What makes Halo Industries unique

  • Stanford spinout Halo Industries uses laser-based SiC wafering, replacing mechanical, chemical, thermal steps.
  • Eyelit's 2026 MES choice protects recipes with IP Shield during scaling.
  • Halo's proprietary process targets higher yield and lower kerf loss than grinding.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Stock Options

Performance Bonus

Disability Insurance

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-1%
Eyelit
Jun 12th, 2026
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Eyelit's platform gives us the right balance of control, flexibility, and futureproofing, especially with features like Scenarios and IP Shield that no one else offered." "Halo Industries is pioneering a breakthrough in silicon carbide wafering, and we are honored to partner with them on this journey," said Joe Bellini, CEO of Eyelit Technologies. "Our solution architecture, with flexible recipe flows, composable applications, and robust IP protection via IP Shield, will provide Halo the control, scalability, and agility they need as they push the boundaries of laser-based wafering." About Eyelit Technologies Eyelit Technologies is a leading provider of integrated software solutions that optimize factory and multi-factory productivity across industries such as semiconductor, automotive, medical device, electronics, and aerospace & defense. 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Aug 12th, 2024
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FinSMEs
Jul 15th, 2024
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