As the Commodity Manager (CM) in the Global Supply Chain Assembly Test Sourcing Equipment organization, you will be managing key suppliers in Placement Equipment supporting the ATTD (Assembly Test Technology Development) advance packaging road map. The chosen candidate will closely collaborate with business partners to ensure spares/services availability and schedule readiness to enable factory deliverables, while drive risk mitigation strategies to meet customer expectations. Also, the Manager will act as the escalation path for critical business needs, supplier support, inventory management, or supplier quality issues and deliver resolution to factory leaders.

The Commodity Manager will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Negotiating contract terms and conditions and pricing for next-generation equipment, supplier selection, equipment upgrades, and/or continuous improvement projects.

• Coordinating purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments to acquire inventory in a cost-effective and timely manner.

• Acquiring and maintaining a technical understanding of products purchased.

• Performing cost analysis and volume planning for major commodities.

• Obtaining materials, components, equipment, and services.

• Developing new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are inadequate.

• Monitoring the cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure the best quality at the best value.

• May recommend cost-saving proposals including make versus buy analysis, alternative sourcing, and vendor evaluation criteria.

The ideal candidate should exhibit the following behavioral traits:

• Firm grasp of stakeholder management, problem-solving, and results-orientation.

• Work independently in a highly matrixed structure and have excellent listening, written, and verbal communication.

• Comfortable with high levels of ambiguity and a vision of future technology trends.

• High level of personal initiative upon receiving management guidance and direction.

Qualifications

You must possess the below 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• This position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship.

• Candidate must possess at least one of the following 3 degrees; plus, the years of experience required for each degree in the areas specified below:

1- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field with 4+ years of relevant experience.

2- Master's degree in Finance, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field. with 3+ years of relevant experience:

3- MBA plus 3+ years of relevant experience in Business, Engineering, Finance, or Supply Chain.

Expertise Areas:

• Finance, Supply Chain, Business or Engineering

• Contract Negotiation

• Management

• Capacity Planning

• Semiconductor/Manufacturing

Preferred qualifications:

• Prior experience with project planning, HVM ramp readiness, supplier contract management, and supplier relationship management are ideal.

• Experience with HVM manufacturing environment in the aspects of semiconductor fabrication and/or assembly test manufacturing, with experience in metrology, inspection, image analysis or optical science.

• Be qualified to manage supplier relationships, develop/negotiate contracts, prices, and lead time for capital equipment, upgrade kits, or CIPs that will enable equipment performance, technology capabilities, and/or cost savings initiatives.

• Enable equipment selections decisions, drive supplier health/readiness initiatives, supplier capacity strategies, and conduct market analysis/benchmarking that will enable a robust supply chain.

Inside this Business Group

As the world's largest chip manufacturer, Intel strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art -- from semiconductor process development and manufacturing, through yield improvement to packaging, final test and optimization, and world class Supply Chain and facilities support.  Employees in the Technology Development and Manufacturing Group are part of a worldwide network of design, development, manufacturing, and assembly/test facilities, all focused on utilizing the power of Moore’s Law to bring smart, connected devices to every person on Earth.

Intel strongly encourages employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Intel aligns to federal, state, and local laws and as a contractor to the U.S. Government is subject to government mandates that may be issued. Intel policies for COVID-19 including guidance about testing and vaccination are subject to change over time.

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site.