Staff Commodity Manager
Core
Develop and execute strategic sourcing roadmaps for critical commodities (mechanical assemblies, electronics, specialized materials) to optimize COGS and ensure supply continuity for life sciences products.
Role type
Staff Commodity Manager (Strategic Sourcing)
Builds
Life sciences products (genomics study tools)
Domain
Life Sciences / Strategic Sourcing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Strategic sourcing roadmap development, supplier selection and qualification, cost modeling (should-cost, TLC), contract negotiation, supply chain risk management, supplier scorecard management, cross-functional collaboration, engineering documentation interpretation, regulatory compliance management
Preferred skills
Design-for-cost (DFC) and design-for-manufacturability (DFM) influence, make-vs-buy decision making, ERP proficiency (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle), advanced analytical tools
Technologies
NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint
Responsibilities
Develop multi-year strategic sourcing roadmaps; Lead supplier selection, qualification, and onboarding; Conduct cost breakdowns and total-landed-cost modeling; Lead contract negotiations on pricing and terms; Strengthen supply chain resilience via alternate source qualification; Represent Strategic Sourcing in cross-functional forums; Maintain accurate sourcing documentation and BOM alignment.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic scope
