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Job summary

The Switch Commodity Manager at NetApp is critical in impacting NetApps gross margin performance and influencing NetApps storage technology roadmap and sourcing strategies. In this role with high executive visibility, the Switch commodity manager will lead the procurement of one of NetApps strategic spend commodities. The Switch Commodity Manager will work closely with Engineering, Product Management, Supply Chain and Finance teams to generate sourcing/procurement strategies aligned to NetApps broader corporate goals while considering the complex dynamics related to the networking market and supply base.

The Switch Commodity Manager will:

• Lead the overall general management of the SAN FibreChannel and Ethernet cluster switch commodities; including owning the supplier relationships, developing the sourcing strategies, and executing the daily and cyclical operational activities entailed with these commodities.
• Drive continued lowest total cost for switches to achieve year over year margin improvements and ensure highest supplier performance through structured scorecards and business reviews.
• Build and manage existing and new strategic supplier relationships to achieve healthy partnerships, early technology access, strategic pricing and business terms, high priority, and mindshare.
• Work cross-functionally within NetApp and with our suppliers to drive leading edge roadmap alignment, RFPs, product support, qualifications, continued process improvements, and ensure NetApp releases new products both on time and competitively.
• Work closely with Product Management and Engineering to influence design decisions to meet technical capabilities, risk mitigation needs, business objectives, and to align with strategy.

Job requirements

• Establishing the Sourcing Strategy to guide the company-wide sourcing decisions for switches.
• Leading the cross functional commodity management team; reviewing, tracking, and driving decisions for those items as they pertain to the switch business.
• Relentless focus on price/COGs reductions (gross margin protection), continuity of supply, cost avoidance, and lowest total cost of ownership
• Experience with all commercial items with your suppliers and components they sell NetApp: Price, T&Cs, MOQs, Lead Times, SMI, all contracts/agreements, performance, and negotiations.
• Supplier relationship management: regular business reviews, executive scorecards, roadmap interlocks, etc.
• Experience in procurement for a technology company or account management/marketing working for a leading networking company.
• The ideal candidate is strong analytically, is a master negotiator, possesses effective communication skills and works well under pressure.
• Proven track record of complex problem solving that required strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Monthly tracking and reporting on cost savings status and projections.
• Quarterly pricing activity and maintenance to support processes.

Education & experience

Typically requires 12 years relevant experience\ Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement or Engineering equivalent technical degree. An advanced degree or MBA is preferred.