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Salary: USD 140,000 - 160,000 / annual
Halo Industries, founded in 2014 at Stanford University and recently funded in 2024, has developed breakthrough laser-based technology to revolutionize semiconductor material slicing. The company is now scaling volume manufacturing and seeking a strategic Commodity Business Manager to lead supply chain operations.
In this role, you will own sourcing and supplier management for both specialized raw materials used in wafer production and critical electromechanical components for proprietary manufacturing equipment. You will develop multi-year commodity strategies, conduct deep market intelligence on global supply conditions and geopolitical risks, and execute dual-sourcing initiatives to eliminate single points of failure.
Key responsibilities include leading complex contract negotiations for Master Supply Agreements and pricing contracts, conducting quarterly business reviews with strategic suppliers against Quality/Cost/Delivery/Innovation metrics, and managing capacity planning to align supplier capabilities with production forecasts. You will serve as the primary escalation point for supply shortages, leading cross-functional task forces to resolve bottlenecks and prevent production downtime.
Cross-functional collaboration is central to the role. You will partner with R&D and NPI teams during new product design phases to ensure manufacturability and supply chain viability, work with engineering and manufacturing on Value Analysis/Value Engineering to reduce Bill of Materials costs, and align daily with Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance teams on commodity strategies and production schedules.
The role is based onsite in Santa Clara, CA, with up to 10% domestic and international travel.
**Requirements:**
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering (Mechanical, Materials Science, or Electrical), Business, or related field
- 8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or supply chain within semiconductor, capital equipment, or advanced materials industries
- Proficiency reading engineering drawings and understanding complex technical specifications for raw materials (purity levels, material properties) and equipment components (tolerances, vacuum standards)
- Experience performing complex cost modeling, Should-Cost analysis, and Total Cost of Ownership evaluations
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) and PLM software (e.g., Arena)
- Direct experience in semiconductor or related high-tech industries
- Direct experience supporting New Product Introductions (NPI), including supplier selection and qualification for engineering prototypes
**Preferred Qualifications:**
- Advanced negotiation skills with history of executing favorable long-term contracts in volatile markets
- Experience developing and executing successful long-term global commodity sourcing strategies for specialized materials or capital equipment components
- Familiarity with global supply chain management complexity, geopolitical factors, and risk mitigation planning
- Experience with compliance-driven procurement for automotive or IATF 16949
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
