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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.

Position Summary

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 the semiconductor industry and are experienced in sourcing semiconductor components? 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 semiconductor components leading to optimal cost, supply chain, quality and on-time deliveries

• Lead RFx process for supplier selection supporting new product introductions

• 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 though multi-sourcing and supplier relationship management

• Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to ensure favorable terms and conditions

• Manage strategic supplier relationship 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 F5s 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 12 years of experience as a commodity manager or a similar role in electronics product industry with at least 5 years managing semi-conductor components

Hold a Bachelors degree in supply chain management, electrical engineering or a related field

Experiences managing multiple semiconductor categories a strong plus

Experiences working with global contract manufacturers a strong plus

Highly skilled using Excel and Powerpoint

Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.