Commodity Manager

• Manage assigned commodities and lead cross functional teams to solve supplied material issues (commercial, technical, quality etc)
• Assure Continuity of Supply so that Teradyne can maintain On Time Customer Delivery in Very Cyclical Environment with Long Product Life Cycles
• Drive Strategic Direction for the Commodity including who we work with (the supplier's), where they are located, the type of value they provide, and the continuous improvement of their performance
• Lead an extended commodity team - which includes quality engineering, product engineering, marketing, factory support, NPI, and other interested parties
• Continuously improve R3CQ - Responsiveness, Reliability, Resiliency of the Products and Services, Cost Down, and Quality
• Utilize the various tools at the disposal of the commodity manager to foster these improvements: Commodity Plans, Capacity Analysis/Planning, Scorecards, Penetration into expanding supply markets in SEA – Vietnam, Thailand, India and Indonesia, SBR (Supplier Business Reviews), Support Cost Reviews (assure factory/subcontract costs are correct)

• Bachelor's degree in business and/or Engineering
• Understands complex supply relations
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management (internal and external)
• Project Management Skills
• Negotiation Skills and Hands on Experience
• Ability to Interpret Mechanical drawings and component specifications
• Experience working with stakeholders from multiple geographic locations, USA, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Europe
• Understands 3 level supply chain - OEM (your role) - Contract Manufacturer (executes transactions) - Supplier (you manage)
• Ability and Desire to work in a fast paced, "blurred" environment between multiple time zones and odd hours as required
• Strong technical (mechanical preferred) skills and leadership is a great plus
• Good Problem-Solving skill is a Must
• Ability to influence without authority/position power
• Ability to assemble and lead cross functional teams to solve complex commercial/technical/quality issues
• Willingness and Desire to Travel as necessary

Strong technical (mechanical preferred) skills and leadership

• Outpatient medical
• Flexible benefits (Optical, dental, health screening, fitness and wellness)
• Insurance
• Annual leave
• ESPP