Sr. Commodity Manager - EE Components

At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world.

We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation.

Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better.

And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive.

Position Summary

At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world.

We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation.

Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better.

And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive.

Are you familiar with the semiconductor industry and are experienced in sourcing semiconductor components? Come join our team at F5!

Primary Responsibilities

Contribute to overall business procurement and supply chain strategy at F5

Develop commodity strategies and lead cross-functional execution for semiconductor components leading to optimal cost, supply chain, quality and on-time deliveries

Lead RFx process for supplier selection supporting new product introductions

Manage cost updates throughout NPI development cycle and sustaining to ensure costs stay below target

Analyze market trends and data, develop strategy and pipeline to meet cost reduction goals

Drive supply chain risk mitigations though multi-sourcing and supplier relationship management

Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to ensure favorable terms and conditions

Manage strategic supplier relationship and host quarterly business reviews for strategic supplier performance management and on-going strategic alignment

Resolve issues and disputes related to commodity procurement and delivery

Prepare and present reports and recommendations on commodity management activities and outcomes

Stay updated on industry best practices, regulations, and standards

Responsible for upholding F5’s Business Code of Ethics and for promptly reporting violations of the Code or other company policies

Performs other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Project management

Sourcing / RFx

Data analytics

Negotiations

New product introductions

Contracting

Supplier relationship management

Qualifications

Minimum of 12 years of experience as a commodity manager or a similar role in electronics product industry with at least 5 years managing semi-conductor components

Hold a Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, electrical engineering or a related field

Experiences managing multiple semiconductor categories a strong plus

Experiences working with global contract manufacturers a strong plus

Highly skilled using Excel and Powerpoint

Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Attention to detail and accuracy.

Team player with strong interpersonal skills.

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The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.

The annual U.S. base pay range for this position is : $125,139.00 - $187,709.00

F5 maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, geographic locations, and market conditions, as well as to reflect F5’s differing products, industries, and lines of business.

The pay range referenced is as of the time of the job posting and is subject to change.