Global Commodity Manager

Rand Technology is seeking a dynamic Global Commodity Manager for Memory, Storage, CPU, and GPU. This position is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing and optimizing the procurement, supply chain, and market trend analysis for these critical technology commodities. This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring the company's competitive edge in the rapidly evolving tech industry. Essential Functions Supply Chain Excellence: Develop and execute a global supply chain strategy to ensure a reliable and efficient flow of memory, storage, CPU, and GPU components worldwide. Supplier Network: Leverage an extensive network of specialized suppliers in the electronic components industry to secure favorable terms, pricing, and quality standards. Market Expertise: Lead the company in staying current with emerging market trends in memory, storage, CPU, and GPU technologies; develop and implement strategies to capitalize on market opportunities and mitigate risks. Commodity Expertise Development: Recruit, hire, and develop a team of industry experts with in-depth knowledge of memory, storage, CPU, and GPU technologies. Provide ongoing training and mentorship to enhance the team's expertise and awareness of market dynamics. Sales Enablement: Create comprehensive training materials to educate the sales team on the technical aspects, value propositions, and market trends of these commodities. Cost Optimization: Identify cost‑saving opportunities specific to Memory, Storage, CPU, and GPU components through strategic negotiations, value engineering, and supply chain optimization. Quality Assurance: Ensure that suppliers meet and exceed quality and compliance standards for Memory, Storage, CPU, and GPU components, collaborating closely with quality teams to resolve any issues. Cross‑functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams, including Sales, Engineering, and Operations, to align procurement strategies with business objectives within the specialized segment. Core Competencies Proven expertise in global procurement of Memory, Storage, CPU, and GPU components, with a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in this segment. Strong ability to build and maintain specialized relationships with suppliers to secure favorable terms and performance. Demonstrated expertise in specialized cost‑saving strategies and supply chain efficiency specific to Memory, Storage, CPU, and GPU components. Exceptional market analysis skills specialized in identifying trends and anticipating market shifts within the electronic components sector. Understanding of specialized quality standards and the ability to ensure supplier compliance within this segment. Effective communication and collaboration skills with cross‑functional teams, with a specialized focus. Strong negotiation and contract management skills, specialized in Memory, Storage, CPU, and GPU components. Ability to address complex specialized supply chain challenges and implement effective solutions. This is a one year contract. Requirements Education and/or Experience and Physical Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field. Minimum of 7‑10 years of experience in Global Procurement (Specialize in Memory, Storage, CPU, and GPU components). Proven experience in sourcing, procurement, and supply chain management, specifically in memory, storage, CPU, and GPU commodities. Experience in the electronics industry is highly desirable. Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time during the shift. Finger, wrist and hand dexterity with repetitive motion. #J-18808-Ljbffr