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F5 Commodity Manager

At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation.

Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better. And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive.

Are you familiar with commodity management in the electronics industry and experienced in sourcing electronic and/or mechanical components and sub-assemblies? Come join our team at F5!

Primary Responsibilities

• Contribute to overall business procurement and supply chain strategy at F5
• Develop commodity strategies and lead cross-functional execution for optimal cost, supply chain, quality, and on-time deliveries
• Lead RFx process for supplier selection supporting new product introductions
• Manage suppliers development through a tracked maturity assessment and provide report outs to the executive team and peer level staff
• Manage cost updates throughout NPI development cycle and sustaining to ensure costs stay below target
• Analyze market trends and data, develop strategy and pipeline to meet cost reduction goals
• Drive supply chain risk mitigations through multi-sourcing and supplier relationship management
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to ensure favorable terms and conditions
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and host quarterly business reviews for strategic supplier performance management and on-going strategic alignment
• Resolve issues and disputes related to commodity procurement and delivery
• Prepare and present reports and recommendations on commodity management activities and outcomes
• Stay updated on industry best practices, regulations, and standards
• Responsible for upholding F5's Business Code of Ethics and for promptly reporting violations of the Code or other company policies
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Project management
• Sourcing/RFx
• Data analytics
• Negotiations
• New product introductions
• Contracting
• Supplier relationship management

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a commodity manager or a similar role in electronics product industry with at least 5 years sourcing electrical or mechanical components and sub-assemblies. Experiences in custom mechanical, optics, electrical components and PCB's strongly preferred
• Hold a Bachelors degree in supply chain management, electrical engineering or a related field
• Experiences managing multiple customer mechanical fabrication categories
• Experiences working with global contract manufacturers a strong plus
• Highly skilled using Excel and Power Point
• Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills

F5 Networks, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.