Global Indirect Commodity Manager

Title: Global Indirect Commodity Manager (Professional Services) About Advanced Energy Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: AEIS), enables design breakthroughs and drives growth for leading semiconductors and industrial customers. Our precision power and control technologies, along with our applications know-how, inspire close partnerships and innovation in thin-film and industrial manufacturing. We are proud of our rich heritage, award‑winning technologies, and we value the talents and contributions of all Advanced Energy's employees worldwide. POSITION SUMMARY: The Indirect Commodity Manager is responsible for providing the design and implementation of sourcing solutions that ensure continuity of indirect spend supplies, enabling Advanced Energy’s various business groups to operate efficiently, support internal requirements, meet corporate cost objectives, and deliver cost‑effective solutions for indirect spending in global regions. Responsible for oversight on performance metrics related to Quality, Delivery, and Cost, and overall analysis and decision‑making regarding supplier selection, performance, and crisis management. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Request for strategic sourcing and contract negotiation for key professional services including but not limited to HR, Finance, Legal, IT, Engineering, Consulting and Contractor Services. Develop and execute global category strategies, conduct spend analysis and supplier segmentation. Establish structure pricing models (fixed fee, hourly, milestone‑based) and advise stakeholders on commercial decisions. Partner with stakeholders to align sourcing plan. Capable to oversee $50M in global spend and ensure compliance, cost optimization, and supplier performance. Facilitate annual business reviews and supplier scorecards. Process purchase requisition and PO confirmation if necessary. Support / responsible for global AE manufacturing factories, design and global service centers. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Works in a standard office environment. Uses general office equipment (telephone, PC, copier, etc.). Travel may be required. SKILLS: Proactive problem solver with strong planning orientation. Excellent working knowledge of purchasing and electronic manufacturing processes. Capability to respond quickly, decisively, assertively and professionally to changing requirements. People management skills and ability to train, mentor and develop a team of buyers. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Proficient with SAP or Ariba. Excellent PC skills including Excel, Word, MS Standard Office. EXPERIENCE: 5+ years of experience in strategic procurement or commodity management, preferably at professional services. Proven experience managing US$30M+ spend in professional services. Experience in supply chain management in an electronics manufacturing environment. Developing and deploying comprehensive category and commodity strategies. Collaborating with business leaders or other stakeholders to implement strategies and sourcing initiatives. Commodity Spend Analysis. Supporting Procure to Pay process including PO issuance and supplier shipment. Experience in a very high‑growth‑rate electronic business is preferred. EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain or related fields. Compensation As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market‑based base pay, an annual pay‑for‑performance incentive plan, and we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We take your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to administer your application in accordance with the RA No. 10173, also known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012. #J-18808-Ljbffr